Recent Data From Tourism Economics Shows That Visitors To Northeast Tennessee Spent $867 Million Last Year, A 3% Increase From 2022. The Revenue Generated $53 Million In State Tax And $33 Million In Local Tax, Supporting Over 7,000 Jobs. Alicia Phelps, Executive Director Of The Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association, Emphasized The Region’s Collaborative Efforts In Boosting Tourism. She Added That Each Visitor Provides An Economic Boost, Making Tourism A Cornerstone Of The Local Economy.