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2025 Legislation


TNHTA Hotel Occupancy/Tourism Definition Bill

This bill updates definitions related to tourism in Tennessee law and establishes new guidelines for how municipalities can use revenue from hotel occupancy taxes. It mandates that such revenue be used strictly for tourism promotion and development, requires annual reporting on expenditures, and sets limits on future tax rates, with specific provisions for short-term rentals and existing tax structures.

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TNHTA Legislative Directory

Browse & review legislation from the federal, state, and local levels that affect the hospitality & tourism industry.

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**The directory is being updated regularly. It should be fully updated by the end of 2024. If you're looking for local legislation around local occupancy taxes, you can visit this link here for county information: County Occupancy Private Acts


Local Occupancy Tax Rates

Review a county map of Tennessee with all current hotel occupancy tax rates.

Local Occupancy Tax Rates Map


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Government Affairs Contacts

  • Sara Beth Urban

    Sara Beth Urban

    President & CEO, Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association

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    (615)385-9970

    CEO & President

  • Dustin Goforth

    Dustin Goforth

    Founding Partner, Capitol & 5th Public Strategies

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    (615)258-5566

    Lobbyist, Capitol & 5th

  • Brad Lampley

    Brad Lampley

    Partner, Adams and Reese, LLP

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    (615)259-1310

    Lobbyist, Adams & Reese

  • Ashley Harbin

    Ashley Harbin

    Partner, Adams and Reese, LLP

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    (865)804-4112

    Lobbyist, Adams & Reese

  • Hugh Morrow

    Hugh Morrow

    President & CEO, Ruby Falls

    Government Affairs Chair

  • Terry Trim

    Terry Trim

    Director, Corky's Ribs & BBQ - Memphis

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    (901)800-2453

    PAC Chair