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This is an archive of recent media articles that featured Tennessee and Tennessee tourism.
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(NASHVILLE, Tenn. ) click here for more.
OPRY MILLS HOSTS TENNESSEE TOURISM EXPO Vacation Giveaways, Food Sampling and Live Entertainment Featured
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) click here for more.
TOURISM'S SUSTAINABLE SUMMIT BRINGS GREEN MESSAGE TO MORE THAN 500 INDUSTRY ATTENDEES
(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) click here for more.
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FIGHTING FOR THE HEARTLAND
(FRANKLIN, Tenn.) click here for more.
LEARN ABOUT DOLPHINS, WHALES AND THE HEALTH OF OUR OCEAN- An Evening with Jean-Michel Cousteau at the Tennessee Aquarium
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“FREE SUMMER SATURDAYS” THIS SUMMER AT CHEEKWOOD
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) click here for more.
DR. BILL BASS RETURNING TO HERITAGE CENTER
(TOWNSEND, Tenn. ) click here for more.
CELEBRATE HISTORY AT THE IRIS FESTIVAL
(GREENVILLE Tenn. ) click here for more.
SUMMER FUN & ADVENTURE IS JUST A ONE-TANK TRIP AWAY
(CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.) click here for more.
HIWASSEE RIVER RAIL ADVENTURE GEARS UP FOR 2008 SUMMER TRIPS
(ETOWAH, Tenn. ) click here for more.
FESTIVAL SCENE GOING GREEN- Secret City Festival to Implement Three-Year Plan
(OAK RIDGE, Tenn. ) click here for more.
DIVE INTO INSPIRING ADVENTURE AT DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D - Tribes of the Ocean Coming to IMAX May 23
(CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. ) click here for more.
ALL ABOARD FOR SONGWRITER’S DEPOT
(JACKSON, Tenn.) click here for more.
THE STRAWBERRY JAM FESTIVAL IS JAM PACKED WITH FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN
(LENIOR CITY, Tenn. ) click here for more.
ROCKIN’ THE DOCKS IN LENIOR CITY
(LENIOR CITY, Tenn. ) click here for more.
FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION AT ROCK CITY THIS WEEKEND
(CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. ) click here for more.
WORKSHOP SHOWS CITIZENS WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AMERICA’S BYWAY DESIGNATIONS
(COCKE COUNTY, Tenn.) click here for more.
“THE SCOOP ON POOP” - The Science of What Animals Leave Behind
(JOHNSON CITY, Tenn) click here for more.
HISTORY COMES TO LIFE
(ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. ) click here for more.
BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION IS NOW AN AWARD WINNING FESTIVAL
(BRISTOL, Tenn. ) click here for more.
MILES AND MILES OF BARGAINS AT THE 9TH ANNUAL 52 MILE YARD SALE
(MACON COUNTY, Tenn. ) click here for more.
THE 4TH ANNUAL BLOOMIN’ BBQ & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL COOKS UP GREAT FOOD AND MUSIC
(SEVEIRVILLE, Tenn. ) click here for more.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE TENTH ANNUAL NASHVILLE SCREENWRITERS CONFERENCE
(NASHVILLE, Tenn. ) click here for more.
COLLIERVILLE CELEBRATES NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH
(COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. ) click here for more.
HISTORIC HERITAGE TROLLEY ROUTE UNVEILED
(FRANKLIN, Tenn. ) click here for more.
INAUGURAL FOOD AND SPIRITS FESTIVAL COOKS UP LOCAL FAVORITES
(FRANKLIN Tenn. ) click here for more.
THE 2008 PICKWICK CHALLENGE POWERBOAT RACE & FESTIVAL POWERS UP FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
(PICKWICK, Tenn. ) click here for more.
KNOXVILLE GEARS UP FOR STREET ROD NATIONALS
(KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ) click here for more.
TIFFANY BY DESIGN OPENS AT FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS - Exhibition Features 40 Beautifully Crafted Tiffany Glass Lamps
(NASHVILLE, Tenn. ) click here for more.
ROCK CITY ANNOUNCES A GREEN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORANGE GROVE CENTER
(LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn) click here for more.
TENNESSEE’S LARGEST CAVE EXPANDS HOURS TO EXPAND VISITS
(MCMINNVILLE, Tenn) click here for more.
WORLD’S LARGEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ATTEMPTED AT THE 67TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
(PORTLAND, Tenn. ) click here for more.
JOURNEYS BACKYARD BARBEQUE SET TO SIZZLE IN FRANKLIN
(FRANKLIN, Tenn. ) click here for more.
IT’S TIME FOR FUN ON THE FARM
(HUNTINGDON, Tenn. ) click here for more.
HISTORIC RUGBY CELEBRATES TRFESTIVAL OF BRITISH AND APPALACHIAN CULTUREADITION AT THE
(RUGBY, Tenn. ) click here for more.
HARDIN COUNTY CELEBRATES THE 25TH ANNUAL NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK
(HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. ) click here for more.
ENJOY A GLIMPSE OF OUR PAST AT THE CORDELL HULL FOLK FESTIVAL
(BYRDSTOWN, Tenn) click here for more.
WORLD FAMOUS CIRQUE DE CHINE ACROBATS RETURN TO SMOKY MOUNTAIN PALACE
(SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. ) click here for more.
ARTIST PITCH IN TO RAISE MONEY FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
(RED BOILING SPRINGS, Tenn. ) click here for more.
ANNUAL BEMIS DAYS FESTIVAL BEGINS MAY 16
(JACKSON, Tenn. ) click here for more.
4TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LOUDON COUNTY BRINGS MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN
(LENOIR CITY, Tenn. ) click here for more.
WINNER TAKES ALL IN THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION NEXT GENERATION FIRST EVER THREE BLIND WINES
(FRANKLIN, Tenn. ) click here for more.
If you are interested in a story idea and want more information, contact:
Cindy Dupree
Department of Tourist Development News Bureau
Office: (615) 741-9010
Fax: (615) 253-4219
cindy.dupree@state.tn.us
