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
Tennessee Food & Wine is here! Visit our all new Food & Wine section on tnvacation.com for a wide range of culinary offerings throughout the state. From upscale cuisine to down-home delights, we've assembled them all in one place to make your Tennessee vacation planning that much easier. In Tennessee, you'll find 
great food for just about every taste!
Featured Link: tnvacation.com/food-wine
Also new on tnvacation.com:
Enter to Win Tickets to a Titans Game!
Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways
Interactive Links:
TnTrailsandByways.com
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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...
