According To The Tennessee Department Of Tourist Development, Tourism In The Volunteer State Generated Over $30 Billion In Visitor Spending In 2023. Northeast Tennessee Has Seen 25-Percent Increases In Tourism Spending Over The Past Two Years. The State Welcomed 144 Million Visitors Last Year, Who Spent 6% More Than The Previous Year. Governor Bill Lee Said Tourism Helped Boost Local Economies, Supported Businesses And Jobs, Funded Public Services, And Enhanced The Quality Of Life For Tennesseans.