MEDIA ALERT Tennessee Outdoor Partnership Hosts Second Annual ‘Tennessee Outdoors Day on the Hill’ on March 24

WHAT: The Tennessee Outdoor Partnership (TOP) will host the second annual Tennessee Outdoors Day on the Hill on Tuesday, March 24. Media are invited to attend an outdoor expo celebrating the state's thriving outdoor recreation industry and the vital role it plays in strengthening Tennessee's economy while enhancing quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Tennessee ranks No. 1 in the Southeast and No. 2 in the nation for 10-year GDP growth in the outdoor recreation sector. In 2024, the industry generated $15.6 billion for the state's economy, ranking 4th in the Southeast. Outdoor recreation is an economic powerhouse statewide, impacting all three grand divisions and supporting over 114,000 jobs across sectors such as outfitters, guides, retailers, lodging, restaurants, event operators, and small businesses.

With America's most visited national park, 62 state parks, 14 Bill Dance Signature Lakes, more than 100 wildlife management areas, and over 80 natural areas, Tennessee offers unmatched opportunities for outdoor recreation. The state also features more than 100 caves and caverns and is home to the Duck River, North America's most biodiverse river, providing residents and visitors countless opportunities to experience Tennessee's unparalleled natural beauty and outdoor adventure.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 24 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT
WHERE: Beth Harwell Plaza, 410 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219

WHO: More than 30 vendors will be on-site for the expo, offering interactive displays and demonstrations from partners including:

• Caymus Boats
• Ober Gatlinburg
• Catalyst Sports
• Wildside
• SORBA
• Tennessee Wildlife Federation
• Pigeon River Outfitters
• Tennessee RiverLine
• TWRA
• Tennessee State Parks
• Mississippi River Expeditions
• Bike TN
• And more

TOP PARTNERS: TDEC, TNECD, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Tourism, and Health, TDOT, Office of Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, UT Institute of Agriculture, Tennessee Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy and TVA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tennessee Outdoor Partnership (TOP) is a public-private partnership that seeks to build on the momentum of outdoor recreation and investments in Tennessee's great outdoors.

MEDIA CONTACT: Chelsea Trott, Department of Tourist Development | [email protected]