TDTD Showcased the Upper Cumberland during Media FAM Tour

TDTD highlighted the music, history, food and outdoor adventure of the Upper Cumberland during the recent Upper Cumberland Media FAM tour Oct. 16-21 in Crossville, Cookeville and the surrounding area.

The media FAM kicked off with a reception and dinner at Salt Box Inn which included an extensive showcase of Upper Cumberland’s various barbecue, "wines, shine & stein," musical performance and more. The days were filled with visits to partner areas including Crossville, Cookeville, Sparta, Monterey, Smithville, Rock Island, McMinnville, Baxter, Brush Creek, Jamestown, Pall Mall, Spencer, Hilham, Silver Point and Monroe.

Writers embarked on a variety of excursions including tours of Cumberland Mountain State Park, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Edgar Evins State Park and Rock Island State Park, tastings at Northfield Vineyards, Red Silo Brewing, Highland Manor Winery and visits with artisans like Regina Bauman at Urban Southern, Brad Sells at Bark Studio and the Appalachian Center of Craft. 

Travel writers represented an array of publications including NPR, USA Today, 360 Magazine, Boomer Magazine, Do South Magazine and Living Magazine among others.

State sponsored travel writer FAMS, with the assistance of Geiger PR & Associates, resulted in more than 409 million impressions FY 2017/18. TDTD will host the next media FAM March 19-24 in Memphis and surrounding areas.