Tennessee joins top states in record tourism growth for 2025, offering diverse attractions from culture to outdoor adventures.

As the winter travel season approaches, Tennessee unites with Nevada, Arizona, New York, and Washington to offer an exciting range of new attractions. With the opening of new hotels, world-class amusement parks, and unique tourist attractions, Tennessee is leading the charge in welcoming both domestic and international tourists.

Tennessee joins Pennsylvania, Texas, California, Vermont, New Mexico, and other US states in supercharging the tourism industry in 2026. The latest attractions, amusement parks, and new airline routes are driving an explosion in visitor spending and hotel overnight stays across the country.

Tennessee has now joined Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and other US states in a tourism revolution that is reshaping America’s economy. New research reveals that these states are not only seeing record-breaking growth in tourism but are also generating unprecedented tax revenues.

In 2025, Tennessee joins Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, New Jersey, and Colorado in a record U.S. tourism boom lasting ten months, fueled by strong travel demand.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park stays open during the 2025 U.S. government shutdown thanks to local and state funding support.

Hailey Dorsey, representing APSU’s hospitality program, played a key role at the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism, gaining industry insights.

Tennessee joined New York, Illinois, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and California in boosting U.S. tourism in 2024, with a surge in visitor spending and tax revenue.

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown opens, offering a luxurious stay in the heart of the Smoky Mountains with modern amenities, dining, and stunning views.

Montgomery County joins Smyrna, Brentwood, Oak Ridge, Columbia, and Bartlett in supercharging Tennessee’s tourism industry with powerful revenue generation and higher spending per visitor.