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Helen Turner, owner of Helen's Bar-B-Q in Brownsville, is one of the few female pit masters in the country, ranked fourth in the south by Southern Living.

After the November 2016 wildfires, the department produced "It's a Great Day to be in the Smokies," to make sure visitors knew Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg and other communities in Sevier County were open for business.

Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner and Gatlinburg City Manager Cindy Cameron Ogle, both helped manage the city through the November 2016 wildfires.

As Mayor of Stanton, Allan Sterbinsky's perseverance and dedication to keep the Stanton Cannery open helps the community thrive and provides a sense of place.

Jenny Hunt, Mayor of Bell Buckle, fights to protect the historic character and small town charm of Bell Buckle.

Jenna Cole-Wilson, executive director of the Benton County/Camden Chamber of Commerce, was determined to protect the plane crash site in Camden of legendary artist Patsy Cline.

Years ago Michael and Kathy bought a farm in Linden and began working hard to breathe new life into the downtown area.

TDTD installed special lenses in scenic viewers so people with color blindness could experience true colors of fall for the first time.

Memphis, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Kevin Triplett, today officially dedicated 10 sites in Tennessee as part of the newly-launched U.S. Civil Rights Trail. The announcement was made during a press conference at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis.

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee's value for the investment made in promoting the state's "The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee" tourism brand increased in the latest study commissioned by the Department of Tourist Development.

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development today released its 2018 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Millions of travelers flock to Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains each autumn to catch a glimpse of the leaves changing from deep green to brilliant red, orange and gold. But not everyone is able to fully enjoy the effect of nature’s beautiful transition due to color blindness.

Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Kevin Triplett teamed up with Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant to launch the department’s “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee” merchandise, including t-shirts, women’s V-neck tees, men’s polos, tank tops, coffee mugs, hats, water bottles and even onesies for babies who were actually made in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development teams up with Third Man Records for a one-of-a-kind concert experience Friday, Sept. 29 as an extension of the state’s Snapchat Concert Series, which launched last year, and their ongoing “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee” brand campaign.

Memphis, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Kevin Triplett announced today Tennessee tourism’s direct domestic and international travel expenditures reached an all-time record high of $19.3 billion in 2016, up 4.7 percent over the previous year, as reported by the U.S. Travel Association.