Visit Clarksville and the TACA East West Game

Bill Marbet, Russ Plummer, Blake Monroe and Angie Brady join Charlie to talk about the TACA East-West All-Star Game, a prominent Tennessee high school football event hosted in Clarksville held at Austin Peay State University. Blake and Angie from Visit Clarksville explain how securing and maintaining this event demonstrates their commitment to relationship-based tourism, citing the importance of local partners and "unreasonable hospitality" in attracting large groups. The discussion expands to showcase Clarksville's broader portfolio of athletic and unique competitive events, including a national volleyball tournament and the state robotics championship, which contribute significantly to the local economy. Guests emphasize that the city's success in event recruitment is bolstered by the availability of quality venues and the overall affordability of the destination.