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FIFA Concludes FIFA World Cup 2026™ Candidate Host City Workshops

July 15, 2020

The interactive online workshop gathered all 17 candidate host cities from the USA to discuss the process of the 2026 World Cup. more >>

FIFA Hosting Virtual 2026 World Cup Candidate City Workshop Today

July 7, 2020

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Candidate Host City Workshop will be held virtually on July 7 for all 17 U.S. bid cities. more >>

USA Swimming Announces Post-COVID-19 Comeback

July 6, 2020

As USA Swimming continues to monitor the changes of this global pandemic, it also plans for athletes' happy return to competition. more >>

“FLW Fishing” to Premiere on Outdoor Channel Friday, July 3

July 2, 2020

Get your fish on! FLW announced the 2020 season of “FLW Fishing” will debut today on the Outdoor Channel, F7 to 9 p.m. EDT. more >>

NASCAR Aims to Get 30,000 Fans at All-Star Event in Tennessee

June 30, 2020

NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol in July when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway. more >>

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2020 Bassmaster High School All-American Team Welcomes 12 New Members

June 29, 2020

Twelve high school anglers have been selected as members of the exclusive Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. more >>

B.A.S.S. Names Top Student Athletes To 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team

April 27, 2020

Outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team. more >>

US Club Soccer Announces Eight New Clubs in Six States

November 25, 2019

US Club Soccer announced eight clubs have been approved as new Players First-licensed clubs, bringing the total to 82 clubs in 25 states. more >>

Visit Knoxville Announces Partnership on Sunsphere Ornament to Benefit the Sunsphere

November 4, 2019

Visit Knoxville is partnering with Knoxville natives Guinn and Derek Boyce on a first-ever, hand-crafted glass ornament of the Sunsphere. more >>

Sports Destination Management Announces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

November 4, 2019

Sports Destination Management proudly introduces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. more >>

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Compete at a Higher Level in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

November 14, 2019

Offering tournament planners, coaches, teams and spectators a one-of-a-kind sporting event, Rocky Top Sports World adds the backdrop of the Great... more >>

Game On In The Sports Capital of Tennessee®

September 13, 2019

Rutherford County is a vibrant Southern community. Conveniently located and boasting first-rate facilities and award-winning services, Rutherford... 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 >>

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	Article \| July 1, 2020 Net Interest By: Michael Popke Lacrosse tournaments may be temporarily sidelined but they'll take the field again. When they do, you'll want to know where the best facilities are,... More>>

	Article \| May 21, 2020 Luring Business to Communities Nationwide By: Tracey Schelmetic In the U.S., tournament angling, and especially competitive bass fishing, has seen significant growth, thanks in part to the efforts of Fishing... More>>

	Article \| April 29, 2020 Sources: "Assault on Hometown Baseball" a Done Deal By: Mary Helen Sprecher Last year, the country learned of what became known as “the assault on hometown baseball,” or MLB’s proposal to cut 40 teams from the minors.... More>>

	Article \| April 28, 2020 Virtual Tryouts Allowing Teams to Gather Athletes for Next Season By: Mary Helen Sprecher Rah-rah for COVID-19? That’s a no-no. But cheer squads in the NFL, whose auditions were halted by the virus, have been instituting virtual tryouts,... More>>

	Article \| April 28, 2020 Waiting Game: FIFA World Cup Site Decision Another Casualty of COVID-19 By: Mary Helen Sprecher The FIFA World Cup in 2026 is further out than most sports commissions are looking at the moment, but they will have to wait to find out whether... More>>

	Article \| March 6, 2020 Meet Your New Partners By: Mary Helen Sprecher Events are successful because they are backed by excellence – excellence in planning, in marketing and in budgeting. The relationship of the event... More>>

	Article \| March 6, 2020 Golf’s Forward March By: Tracey Schelmetic Propelled by efforts to bring youth into the game, golf is growing. What serves it best? Venues nationwide that are not only open to hosting youth... More>>

	Article \| March 4, 2020 Music City’s Sports, Hospitality Communities Working to Help Area Recover By: Mary Helen Sprecher The tornado that touched down in Nashville on March 3 with deadly force, killing more than 20 people and crushing homes and businesses, left the city... More>>

	Article \| January 18, 2020 Inside Events: The World Cube Association By: Mary Helen Sprecher Not everyone is good at ball, strength or speed sports; some gravitate toward puzzles and other mind sports. One of the most prolific groups, in... More>>

	Article \| January 8, 2020 Tough Times for Tough Mudder Show Dark Future for Obstacle Racing By: Mary Helen Sprecher What happens when a giant in the industry falls? It reverberates through those left standing. Tough Mudder might not have hit the ground (yet) but it... More>>

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	Case study \| May 30, 2018 A Winning Experience in the Smokies By: Peter Francesconi Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Sevierville, Tennessee, area is one of America’s favorite places to visit. In fact,... More>>

	Case study \| May 1, 2017 "Best Small Town to Visit" Serves Up Volleyball, Gymnastics, Baseball and More By: Michael Popke Already a popular vacation spot with such major attractions as Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood, Sevierville, Tennessee, also has... More>>

	Case study \| May 20, 2016 Sevierville, TN: Where Sports Events Reach Their Peak By: Juli Anne Patty When planning a sports event, organizers have a lot of, but one thing encompasses all the rest: satisfaction. When a destination can make not just... More>>