The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development presented the Town of Smyrna with a $20,500 Tourism Enhancement Grant to support planned renovations and improvements at the Smyrna Event Center. Eligible upgrades include enhancements to the A/V system, fresh paint, refinishing work, and associated labor and installation. This investment will help ensure the Event Center continues to serve our community as a high-quality, welcoming venue for events and gatherings.
Rutherford County Tourism – Quick Facts (2024)
-$787.6M in direct visitor spending
-5,277 jobs supported by tourism
-$77.3M in total tax revenue generated
-$46.7M state taxes
-$30.5M local taxes
$614 in tax savings per household
-5.1M+ total visitors (day + overnight)
-County Rank: #7 in Tennessee for visitor spending
-Visitors spend $2.15M per day in the county
-Top spending categories: Retail (30%), Food & Beverage (30%), Lodging (22%)
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