Event Brief
Tennessee tourism hits record $32.5B in spending
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Tennessee reports record $32.5B in 2025 visitor spending, up 40% since 2018—outpacing national growth rates.
WHO: Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee tourism leaders
WHAT: Announcement of record $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending for 2025 and 40% growth since 2018
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 10:47 AM ET
WHERE: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
WHY: Tennessee tourism leaders announced new 2025 visitor-spending data showing continued growth and outpacing national rates.
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