East-South Central

Gulf Coast Challenge Football Game Announced
April 26, 2018
The inaugural “Gulf Coast Challenge Powered by the Mobile Sports Authority” football game will be held on September 22 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. more >>

Tuscaloosa to Host Triathlon Action This Weekend
April 23, 2018
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, hosts the USA Triathlon Collegiate Club and High School National Championships from April 27-28. more >>

Nautique Announces Coast-to-Coast Events
April 18, 2018
Nautique is proud to bring a brand-new series of events for 2018 dubbed Nautique Swervin’ Weekends. more >>

River Glen Equestrian Park Releases Schedule of Events
April 18, 2018
River Glen Equestrian Park, located in New Market, Tennessee, has listed the following schedule of events. more >>

Elizabethtown Sports Park Reaches 5-year Anniversary and $19 M Boost to Local Economy
April 16, 2018
Elizabethtown Sports Park has reached its five-year anniversary and over that time, has provided a $19 million economic impact. more >>

Knoxville's Kristen Combs Moves to Communications Position
April 2, 2018
Visit Knoxville’s Kristen Combs has transitioned from her role as Sales Director to Director of Communications & Social Strategies. more >>

Youth on Course Announces Four New Partnerships to Expand Junior Golf Access in 22 States
March 26, 2018
Youth on Course has expanded its national affordable golf program to four new associations. more >>

Pace Rolls Into Knoxville, Offering Modern Dockless Bike Sharing To City’s Residents, Students & Tourists
March 12, 2018
Pace, the dockless bike share service of choice for America’s smart cities and colleges, has launched in Knoxville, Tennessee. more >>

Ridgeland, Mississippi...Sporty + Stylish...Inside + Out
March 20, 2018
Ridgeland is Mississippi’s premier cycling mecca and its best waterfront destination, but there’s so much more to discover and savor here.... more >>

Huntsville, Alabama: We've Got the Space
February 2, 2018
Huntsville is known as the Rocket City, being the home to Space Camp (the movie, too) at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (also Alabama’s #1 top paid... more >>

Coast In For the Win
November 20, 2017
With top-notch sports facilities, roomy accommodations and a central location, the Alabama Gulf Coast is a sports destination like none other. more >>
Destination Spotlights
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Uncovering a Sports Gem in Kentucky |
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"Best Small Town to Visit" Serves Up Volleyball, Gymnastics, Baseball and More |
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Sevierville, TN: Where Sports Events Reach Their Peak |
White Papers
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2012 Honolulu Marathon & Race Day Walk Statistics and Economic Impact |
Whitepaper | March 7, 2013
Risk Management Plans: Existence and Enforcement at NIAAA Member High School Athletic Departments | |
Whitepaper | January 23, 2013
The Purpose of College Sports: Building a Brand and Providing Pride | |
Whitepaper | January 10, 2013
Kids and Sports: New Study to Determine Impact of Contact Sports on Children | |
Articles
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May 30, 2017
Swinging for the Fences The Great American Pastime never loses its appeal. From sandlot and Little League to travel teams, college and more, the sport brings in new players... More>> |
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May 30, 2017
Sites and Considerations for Senior Games By the time you read this, the 2017 Senior Games Presented by Humana, in Birmingham, Alabama, will be only a few weeks away. We’re expecting... More>> |
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May 3, 2017
Breaking Down the NCAA Site Selections: Good Breaks, Clean Breaks and Fast Facts And you thought March Madness had drama. The recent announcement of sites for NCAA tournaments spurred many cities into party mode and had pundits... More>> |
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April 19, 2017
Arkansas and Tennessee Grapple with Concept of Guns in Sports Facilities Here’s an issue with guaranteed controversy potential. Off-duty police officers and sheriff’s deputies in Tennessee would be allowed to carry... More>> |