Tourism in Sevier County continued to flourish in 2017, with an increase in tourism spending of 2.7%, resulting in tourism expenditures of $2,276,460,000 (nearly $2.3 Billion)! In 2017, Sevier County was the third highest county for tourism expenditures out of 95 counties in Tennessee! Here are some statistics regarding the economic impact of tourism in Sevier County last year:
- Ranked #3 out of 95 counties for tourism expenditures
- Generated $2.276 billion in direct tourism expenditures
- Generated 24,040 jobs
- Produced $590.93 million in payroll
- Created $66.56 million in local tax revenue
- Created $129.86 million in state tax revenue
To learn more about the Tourism Industry’s impact on Sevier County and the State of Tennessee, please visit: https://industry.tnvacation.com/
