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Travel on this Fourth of July weekend is expected to see its second-highest travel day on record, according to AAA Travel, and the UC is already seeing the impact. After a year with no traveling or events, Upper Cumberland Tourism Association Executive Director Ruth Dyal said that our tourism industry is in good shape. “I’m very happy to report I think ... Read More »

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 destination,” Brown said. “I think ... Read More »