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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited country music fans to set a new Nissan Stadium attendance record at Garth Brooks’ concert on July 31 and to include the Volunteer State in summer travel plans. Garth Brooks is the number one selling solo artist of all time and currently holds attendance records in more than 75 cities. This will be his first-ever appearance at Nissan Stadium.

June 7, 2021 – NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With Father’s Day just around the corner, treat Dad to the natural wonders, thrilling adventures and southern hospitality of Tennessee. Whether he is into hiking, fishing, golfing, or cheering on his favorite team in the stands, gift Dad with the ultimate guys weekend he will never forget.

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released “Home,” a video featuring Dolly Parton that invites Tennesseans across the state to celebrate 225 years of statehood beginning June 1, 2021.

Nashville, Tenn. – Home to Jack Daniel’s whiskey, seven genres of music, barbecue and hot chicken, Tennessee’s abundant and ever-growing grape and wine industry is often overlooked. Dating back to the 1800s, wine plays an important role in Tennessee's tourism industry.

April 15, 2021 – Nashville, Tenn. - Known for its natural beauty, unique culture and southern hospitality, Tennessee strives to be at the forefront of sustainability efforts to preserve its wonder and charm for future generations to come. This Earth Day, be clean and go green with Tennessee Department of Tourist Development by sustainably eating, exploring and lodging across the state.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development kicks off its busiest travel season with a new campaign aimed at protecting the health of visitors and residents. The “For the Love of Tennessee, Travel Safe” initiative reminds residents to play—but play it safe—by exploring the state’s unmatched scenic beauty, outdoor activities, urban centers and charming small towns while following key safety guidelines like mask-wearing, social distancing and sanitization.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Recently released numbers from U.S. Travel Association show tourism in Tennessee hit a record-high $23 billion in domestic and international travel spending in 2019, marking a decade of consecutive growth.

Nashville, TENN. – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today jointly announced 17 Tennessee Communities will receive more than $1 million in the fifth round of Tourism Enhancement Grants.

Nashville, Tenn. – January 8, 2020 - The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveiled its official 2020 Tennessee Vacation Guide today. For the first time, the guide features three distinct covers that showcase the breadth of picturesque landscapes across the state.

NASHVILLE, TN – Sept. 6, 2019 – Governor Bill Lee today addressed tourism professionals during the 2019 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism at the Music City Center, noting the state’s 2nd largest industry and thanking them for their hard work. He shared his priorities over the next four years and shined a light on how tourism can help achieve successful community-focused programs.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Winning songwriters from the inaugural Tennessee Songwriters Week Open Mic Night events will perform at The Bluebird Cafe Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, in partnership with The Bluebird Cafe, held four open mic nights in Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Johnson City during the first-ever Tennessee Songwriters Week last week.

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveiled its official 2019 Tennessee Vacation Guide today. Designed to inspire travel, the magazine-style guide features 194 pages of Tennessee’s music, scenic beauty, creative spirit, culinary excellence and history and is distributed to nearly 500,000 visitors annually.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tourism in Tennessee continues to expand with new attractions, impressive state-of-the-art developments, expansions and milestone anniversary celebrations of iconic attractions that help shape “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee.”