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Bredesen Announces Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways Tourism Initiative

Released on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 3:06 pm under
Country Superstars Rascal Flatts Lend Their Voices to the Marketing Campaign
 
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Governor Phil Bredesen announced today the launch of Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways with the debut of the Old Tennessee Trail. Rascal Flatts will be lending their voices and support to the project as part of the marketing campaign.
 
Led by the Department of Tourist Development, Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways is a statewide initiative encompassing all 95 counties along 15 regional trails, and featuring Tennessee’s five National Scenic Byways. The Old Tennessee Trail will highlight more than 70 significant tourism sites, promoting Davidson, Williamson and Maury Counties.

Grand Opening and Media Event at Tennessee’s newly completed I-75 Welcome Center in Jellico

Released on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 - 11:00 pm under

Grand Opening and Media Event

Tennessee Welcome Center - I-75 South in Jellico (Campbell County)

 
WHAT:  The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Tennessee Department of Transportation will host a Grand Opening and Media Event at Tennessee’s newly completed I-75 Welcome Center in Jellico.
 
WHEN: Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m. EDT.

Governor's Conference on Tourism to be held in Murfreesboro

Released on Wed, Sep 02, 2009 - 11:00 pm under

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Tourism Strategies for Tough Times

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2009 Governor’s Conference on Tourism will be held Sept. 16 – 18 in Murfreesboro at Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center. This year’s theme is, “Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Tourism Strategies for Tough Times.”
 
President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Roger Dow, will deliver the convention’s keynote address on the power of travel. Senior Vice President of Research, U.S. Travel Association, Dr. Suzanne Cook, will also deliver a keynote address on the topic of tourism industry trends and forecasts. Other highlights include educational seminars designed for all segments of the tourism industry, unbeatable networking opportunities and the State of the Industry address by Tennessee Tourism Commissioner Susan Whitaker.
 

Cherokee History is New Focus in Southeast Tennessee

Released on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 - 11:00 pm under

Rich History Is Interpreted and Brought Into Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Local tourism professionals are working alongside scholars, citizens and history buffs in a movement that is uncovering new stories and raising awareness of Southeast Tennessee’s extremely significant Cherokee history, a part of America’s most important Native American past.  
 

First National Memorial Service for Meriwether Lewis - Commemorates 200th Anniversary of Lewis’ Death

Released on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 - 11:00 pm under

 
 FIRST NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MERIWETHER LEWIS
Commemorates 200th Anniversary of Lewis’ Death
 
HOHENWALD - On October 7, 2009, Meriwether Lewis, the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, will be honored for the first time with a national memorial service. In commemoration of the bicentennial of Lewis’ death and to respect his memory, Hohenwald, Tenn. will pay tribute to Meriwether Lewis with a ceremony worthy of this true American hero.  
 

Department of Tourist Development to host Green Webinars

Released on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 - 8:34 pm under
Six Part Free Series a First for Tennessee Tourism
 
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will sponsor a series of six Geo-Green Webinars as part of the Tennessee Sustainable Tourism initiative. The first Webinar will be held at 3 p.m. CDT on July 2. The Geo-Green Webinars are free and will be presented online at Gotomeeting.com.
 

National Civil Rights Museum Hosts Sites of Conscience from Around the World

Released on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 - 2:13 pm under

National Civil Rights Museum Hosts Sites of Conscience from Around the World

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Starting Friday, June 26, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is holding its first Summit at a US Site of Conscience – the National Civil Rights Museum. Leaders in human rights and heritage from Bangladesh, Argentina, Russia and South Africa, among others, are gathering in Memphis for the 2009 Sites of Conscience Summit. The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is a worldwide network of historic sites, museums and memorials, like the National Civil Rights Museum, that remember the history of what happened at the site to open dialogue across differences on today’s important social issues. Each year, the International Coalition holds a Summit at a model Site of Conscience.

State Tourism Officials Attend Encore Performance at Mountain View Elementary School

Released on Wed, May 27, 2009 - 11:00 pm under

First Graders Give Stellar Grand Ole Opry Performance

NASHVILLE – Tourism Commissioner Susan Whitaker paid a visit to Mountain View Elementary School in Johnson City, Tenn. for the first grade class’s encore performance of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Commissioner Whitaker and other executive staff, along with Barb Schaetz, Grand Ole Opry representative, were in attendance to offer congratulations and make special presentations to the school, teacher Angie Baker and the more than 25 performing first graders.

Tennessee Tourism's Sustainable Workshops Debut in Franklin

Released on Tue, May 12, 2009 - 10:21 am under

NASHVILLE – The first Sustainable Tourism Workshop will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., May 14, at The Factory in Franklin, Tenn. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will host four free workshops about sustainable tourism throughout 2009. Sustainable tourism is defined as the commitment to sustaining our environment, history and culture, while simultaneously sustaining economic growth through tourism.

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