Destination Marketing
Sumner County Tourism was originally created by the United Chambers of Commerce of Sumner County in the late 1980's as a joint effort to market tourism. Thanks to their support, and the efforts of former Executive Director Randy Cline, the organization has grown from a one-person office to a staff of three.
Sumner County CVB was reorganized in 2004 as a 501(c)6 destination marketing agency overseen by a board of directors. Representatives on the fifteen member board include county commissioners, county executive, chambers of commerce, individuals and tourism related businesses. The CVB is not a membership organization, but is funded through the 5% Sumner County Occupancy Tax.
Mission
To market Sumner County as a year-round destination for leisure, business, group and individual travel.
Affiliations
The CVB belongs to many tourism organizations including:
Tennessee Tourism Roundtable
Southeast Tourism Society
Middle Tennessee Tourism Council
Nashville Sports Council
Tennessee Preservation Trust
Center for Non-Profit Management
Awards
Excellence Award for Tourism - Greater Nashville Regional Council, 2007 (joint award with Robertson County)
Excellence Award for Tourism - Greater Nashville Regional Council, 2006
Excellence Award for Economic Development - Greater Nashville Regional Council, 2006
Certificate of Merit - Tennessee Historical Commission, 2006