Department of Tourist Development
Susan Whitaker, Commissioner
Welcome
Take a legendary music tradition, blend in breathtaking mountain vistas, add miles of lakes and rivers, combine with a stirring history and a rich agricultural heritage and you get just a sampling of Tennessee!
To plan your next vacation to the great state of Tennesssee, please visit www.tnvacation.com, the Official Tennessee Vacation Planning Web site.
Tennessee, The Stage is Set for You!
Tourism Headlines
Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways Initiative Announced by Governor Phil Bredesen
November 3, 2009
Governor Phil Bredesen announced More...
First National Memorial Service For Meriwether Lewis
October 6, 2009
Meriwether Lewis, the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, will be honored More...
What's New
Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways with our all new Tntrailsandbyways.com Web site. Our trail guide is your backstage pass to the backroads of Tennessee. While you're traveling the trails don't miss the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Native Americans and pioneers on one of Tennessee's officially designated National Scenic Byways. It's time to hit the trail! 
Featured Link: Tntrailsandbyways.com
Also new on tnvacation.com:
Winter in Tennessee
Enter to Win a Memphis Trip
Interactive Links:
Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways
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A Message From The Department
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development is one of the leaders among state organizations in the United States tourism industry. In 2007, Tennessee's tourism generated a $14.2 billion economic impact to the state's economy, another $1 billion increase for the second consecutive year. More...
