McMinnville’s New Mayor Focusing On Tourism And Infrastructure
Newly elected McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain will be sworn into office November 24th. Chastain said as mayor, he wants to focus on adding to the city’s tourism. “We have beautiful waterways and parks. We have companies here in town now that do river tours and kayaking and outdoor adventure sports,” Chastain said. “And, really pushing […]
Putnam Eligible For Tourism Recovery Funding
The Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau is eligible for more than $100,000 in recovery marketing grant funds. Executive Director Molly Brown said the funds will be used to showcase safe activities for tourists in Putnam County. “Tourism is actually the second largest economic driver in Tennessee,” Brown said. “The Governor and Commissioner Ezell really see that […]
Putnam County Improves Tourism, Ranked 16th In State
Putnam County maintained its 16th rank among Tennessee counties in tourism last year. Tourists spent over $145 million while visiting Putnam County resulting in almost $3 million of local taxes. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown said the growth proves Putnam County is becoming tourism hot spot. “Putnam County is definitely becoming a […]
Tourism Boom Continues for Cumberland
The golf capital of Tennessee cracks the top 20 counties for Tourism in 2019. Cumberland County raked in $130,000,000 in direct tourism spending and generated over 1,000 jobs. Crossville/Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce President Ethan Hadley said he could not put his finger on just one industry that is stimulating tourism. “The industries that have […]
UC Tourist Attractions Say Business Is Healthy
Upper Cumberland tourist attractions are experiencing a boom in business since reopening. Floating Mill Park in Silver Point reopened on June 1st. Park Attendant Kathy Johnson said all 107 camp sites have been 100 percent booked every weekend since. “Last year, we would maybe be at 80 percent on weekends,” Johnson said. “We are more booked […]
Fiddler’s Jamboree Cancellation Decreases Dekalb Tourism
No Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree means a drop in tourism and sales tax for Dekalb County. Smithville Dekalb County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Suzanne Williams said not having the festival will negatively impact Dekalb County’s yearly average of $50 million from tourists. “It has just been an extraordinary economic benefit to Dekalb County and our […]
