Wilson County Tourism & Development Committee - November 3, 2026

The Wilson County Tourism & Development Committee met on November 3, 2026. The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and a budget amendment increasing both revenues and expenditures by approximately $376,178. The amendment reflected tourism grant reimbursements, including funding from a state tourism grant, and a special-event grant of approximately $291,138 associated with the Mecum event. The committee approved the amendment; no contract award or vendor selection was discussed.

In the director’s report, staff cited $381 million in direct visitor spending in 2025 and described marketing efforts and event growth, including Mecum’s planned six-day auction in 2027 and the TriStar Kennel Club Dog Show. The director also raised the possibility of seeking a larger tourism budget tied to hotel-motel tax revenue, but made no formal request and the committee took no action on it. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.