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Tennessee’s tourism industry set a new record in 2024, generating $31.7 billion in direct visitor spending and welcoming 147 million visitors, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

 

June 25, 2025 - Announcement

TENNESSEE TOURISM BREAKS RECORD SPENDING FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR WITH $31.7B IN 2024

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Click here to access the full statewide report from Tourism Economics.

The full 2024 Economic Impact on Travel Report and direct visitor spending data for all 95 counties will be released in September. The most recent county snapshots, from CY2023, are available here.

2024 Economic Impact Stats Call Out

 

TN Travel Impact Dashboard

Click the link to access the TN Travel Impact Dashboard for instant access to key metrics, statewide and by county, on the economic impact of travel on Tennessee

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2022 Economic Impact *Archived*

Annual report analyzing the direct travel spending from domestic and international visitors at the state and county level. Includes information about spending by category, visitor volume, job creation and tax benefits to Tennessee communities.