Tag Archives: Tourism

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 »

A candidate has been selected and awaits approval as the first Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. President Jordan Hunter said this will be the first paid position at the chamber. Hunter said the candidate needed to have as much versatility, as the county wants to see in its economic development. “Trying to bring in a chain restaurant or ... Read More »

Fentress County Commissioners accepted the low bids on the new Agriculture Pavilion and the Clarkrange Solid Waste Center. The agriculture pavilion’s projected costs have risen, with the bid being awarded for $1.6 million. Finance Director Tyler Arms said the county will have to either do a bond issuance or capital outlay note to finance the pavilion. “Do I think in ... Read More »

Algood’s White Plains Historic Home will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday. Friends of the White Plains Home Co-Chair Eunetta Jenkins said that after 17 months, they are excited to have visitors return the historic home for tours and sight-seeing. “There are beautiful homes open to the public all over Tennessee, and we’re lucky that we have one ... Read More »

The town of Granville is hosting its 8th annual Cornbread and Moonshine Festival this Saturday, May 1st. Attendees can expect a variety of different activities, including a cornbread cook-off, whiskey tastings, the grand opening of the Whiskey Decanter Museum, and local craftsmen demonstrating their talents in woodworking, blacksmithing, and other crafts. President of Historic Granville Randall Clemons said he hopes ... Read More »

New McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce President Don Vizi wants to focus on tourism in his new role. Vizi said he wants to promote the natural attractions Warren County has to offer. “We have things here that most chambers do not have,” Vizi said. “One is the tourist attractions. The fishing, the lakes, the caves and all that stuff attracts ... Read More »

Putnam County’s 2020 hotel occupancy rate finishing down 6.9 percent is considered a win. That’s according to Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown. Brown said being an outdoor destination helped Putnam County during the pandemic, and there’s promise based on 2021 numbers. “As of January and February we were actually on the other end of the numbers, we ... Read More »

The river could be the spine of Jackson County’s recreational opportunities. That’s according to planner Kevin Gunther who led a public meeting Tuesday night on Jackson County’s master parks and recreation plan. Gunther said the river could provide recreational opportunities that draw tourists to Jackson County. “Now you can think about the kind of different experiences you can give people,” ... Read More »

The Cumberland Historic Byway has been designated as a National Scenic Byway. Ruth Dyal is Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association. She said this is a huge boost to tourism for the Upper Cumberland. “You now have Fentress County with the equestrian,” Dyal said. “You’ve got Clay and Overton and Pickett County with Dale Hollow Lake. So, this ... Read More »

The possibility of Virgin Falls becoming a state park offers more than just natural beauty and recreational opportunity. Chamber of Commerce President Marvin Bullock said with the declaration, White County and Sparta will have a national draw for tourism. “It really does need to grow to a state park status,” Bullock said. “Get its own budget, and its own identity. ... Read More »