HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County hit a record $1.8 billion in visitor spending last year, according to a new report.
Now, one commissioner says he want to capture some of those tourism dollars through a sales tax, and use it give teachers a raise.
In 2024, the county received $1,805,792,800 in visitor spending, according to a release from the Chattanooga Tourism Company.
Visitor spending directly supported over 13 thousand jobs in Hamilton County in 2024…