Event Brief
Roane County tourism spending rises, officials say
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Roane County is seeing increased tourism-related spending, according to figures from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Tourism Director Stacy Wilson reported the uptick to the Roane County Commission during a Monday night meeting, attributing growth to East Tennessee’s rising popularity.
WHO: Stacy Wilson, Roane County Tourism Director; Roane County Commission; Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
WHAT: Tourism-related spending in Roane County increased, based on state tourism figures shared with county officials.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM ET
WHERE: Roane County, Tennessee
WHY: Wilson attributed the growth to the surging popularity of East Tennessee.
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