Water Recreational Facilities add to the quality of life of a community while contributing millions of dollars to the economy annually. These facilities create aesthetically pleasing additions to the cities which aid in attracting new businesses and new workers from other parts of the state or country.
 

    The Tennessee-Tombigbee's $50 million water recreational facilities were designed to complement the region's other tourism interests. Tennessee-Tombigbee recreational activities generate nearly $170 million annually. This economic impact has bebefited the new, smaller businesses and services in towns along the waterway. (Source:  Tennessee-Tombigbee Tourism)
 

    Other cities along the Tennessee River are generating revenue and attracting new business with their own recreational facilities. Huntsville, Alabama, for example, accesses the Tennessee River through Ditto Landing, a multi-use recreational facility. Guntersville, Alabama, located on Lake Guntersville, is a popular site for fishing enthuiasts.

(Source:  Ken Smith, Economic Development Specialist- Huntsville Chamber of Commerce)
 

    Florence, Alabama has recently completed a multi-million dollar river-front restoration. Several events have been planned for the new facilities including a top-notch BASS Tournament. Florence-Lauderdale Tourism estimates the economic impact generated from the events to be nearly 5 million dollars!
 (Source:  Debbie Wilson, Florence-Lauderdale Tourism)