Appalachian Quilt Trail Announces Expansion of Sustainable Tourism Program in East TN

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MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
Contact: Alice Fleenor


APPALACHIAN QUILT TRAIL ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAM IN EAST TENNESSEE



KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 3, 2008
Throughout the month of April, the Appalachian Quilt Trail will host a series of informational community forums to discuss the economic impact of the program’s expansion into Sevier, Blount, Knox and Anderson counties. These educational forums will highlight the project’s mission and showcase sustainable growth opportunities for small businesses through the AQT program in each county.



All Appalachian Quilt Trail Forums are free and are open to anyone in the community interested in earning more about the AQT and sustainable tourism, smart growth practices and economic development in East Tennessee.



April 17, 2008
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
City of Pigeon Forge Information Center
3107 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37868


1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Blount Co. Chamber of Commerce
201 S. Washington St.
Maryville, TN 37804


April 24, 2008
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Anderson Co. Chamber of Commerce
245 N. Main St., Ste. 200
Clinton, TN 37716


2 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Knox Co. The East Tennessee History Center
601 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37901





The Appalachian Quilt Trail is a program of the Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation & Development Council. Please register for the Appalachian Quilt Trail Forum in your area by calling 888-775-4AQT (4278). Visit www.vacationAQT.com and www.clinchpowell.net for additional program information.


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