Tourism and Energy Production in Eastern Tennessee

This map shows the confluence of tourism sites and energy production sites in Eastern Tennessee. Both industries exploit the natural resources of the area, but in opposite ways. Power generators use natural resources to produce electricity; boosters use the natural areas to attract tourists and their dollars. The counties are colored based on tourist dollars spent in the area--the darkest areas are the counties with the highest expenditures.

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Gallery: Economic Development of the Tennessee River Region