State bill sparks debate in Townsend over revenue, sales tax

WATE

Center

Factuality

Ownership

State bill sparks debate in Townsend over revenue, sales tax

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — A proposed bill in the Tennessee General Assembly that would allow a tourism development authority to de-annex, or remove themselves from a municipality, could have a major impact on the city of Townsend and the Townsend Visitors Center if enacted.  While the bill is still going through the legislative process, Blount Partnership Director Jeff Muir says de-annexing the visitors center could prevent any potential court pr…