East-South Central
Selma to Montgomery Relay Coming this Weekend
March 22, 2019
In Alabama, the 2019 Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay on March 23, 2019 commemorates the 1965 march led by Dr. Martin Luther King. more >>
Mobile Ready to Run with the Spartans this Weekend
March 15, 2019
The Mobile Sports Authority, the City of Saraland, and Mobile County are proud to once again host the only Spartan Race in the state. more >>
Bassmaster High School Series Announces Special Events
March 14, 2019
Details have been announced for the Bassmaster High School Series, with special promotions by Academy Sports + Outdoors. more >>
Tuscaloosa to Host Duathlon Championship in 2020, 2021
March 12, 2019
USA Triathlon has unveiled Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the host city for the 2020-21 USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships. more >>
Janna Clark Announced Elizabethtown Tourism Executive Director
March 11, 2019
Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau (ETCB) Board of Directors approved the hiring of Janna Clark as the new Executive Director. more >>
Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi hires new General Manager
February 11, 2019
Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi, a brand new youth tournament facility, has hired Jason Jackson as its new General Manager. more >>
B.A.S.S., Alabama Power To Award Scholarships To Two Alabama Students
January 7, 2019
B.A.S.S. and Alabama Power are partnering to award two $5,000 scholarships this year. more >>
Rocky Top Sports World Receives Leadership Summit Awards
December 26, 2018
At a recent SFM meeting, Rocky Top Sports World took home two awards: the ‘Service Award’ and the ‘Excellence Award’.' more >>
Victory as Sweet as Our Tea
March 6, 2019
Take a vibrant, inviting Southern town like Columbia, Tennessee, paired with top-notch venues like Ridley Park Sports Complex and Chickasaw Trace... more >>
Game On in The Sports Capital of Tennessee®
May 29, 2018
This vibrant Southern community, conveniently located just 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Tennessee, includes the cities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna,... 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
 | Case study | May 30, 2018
A Winning Experience in the Smokies |
 | Case study | July 24, 2017
Uncovering a Sports Gem in Kentucky |
 | Case study | May 1, 2017
"Best Small Town to Visit" Serves Up Volleyball, Gymnastics, Baseball and More |
White Papers
 | Whitepaper | March 1, 2018
Economic Value of the Tournament Black Bass Fishery on Lake Guntersville, Alabama |
 | Whitepaper | June 1, 2017
The Economic Impact Analysis of a Youth Softball World Series |
 | Whitepaper | January 2, 2014
Effect of the 2011 World Cup on Soccer League Attendance |
 | Whitepaper | November 1, 2013
NCAA Sports Participation Trending Up |
Articles
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March 6, 2019
What’s Going on With the Alliance of American Football? The Alliance of American Football’s regular season kicked off in early February and is expected to continue until mid-April. So far, so good. The... More>> |
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February 28, 2019
Connecting with Great Partners for Long-Term Success A destination can have great venues, excellent amenities and wonderful weather but ultimately, it’s the people you’re working with at the CVB or... More>> |
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February 28, 2019
Splash Landings Maybe it’s the blue water. Maybe it’s the sounds of the crowd. Maybe it’s the scent of chlorine. Whatever its secret ingredient is, swimming... More>> |
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December 27, 2018
Cold As Ice In winter sports, change is coming. As significant snowfall seemingly becomes less of a sure thing every year, many alternatives – including some... More>> |
