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The director reported she had interviewed Walter Stubbs of the Stubbs Law Group in Gallatin and said he \"has experience in business law and real estate law\" and is available at hourly rates stated during the meeting. The director said Stubbs is the only local attorney she found who focuses on business matters and real estate rather than family law or other practice areas.

Board members discussed whether the county attorney could represent or support the tourism board. The director said county staff had indicated the county attorney \"can't represent us\" without a specific budgeted arrangement, while a county commissioner told the director that in some cases the county can provide services as a budgeted item. The board concluded that retaining outside counsel provides a fallback if specialized business or real-estate advice is needed.

A motion to approve Walter Stubbs as an available outside counsel carried on a voice vote with members responding \"Aye.\" The meeting did not adopt a retainer agreement or commit to specific hours; staff said the arrangement would be on an hourly basis if used.

Board members asked that staff seek multiple options in the future, and staff said they would do so.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tourism Board (Table) 5/27/25","oneSentenceSummary","The tourism board voted to approve Walter Stubbs of Stubbs Law Group as outside legal counsel on an hourly basis if needed; board discussed whether county attorney services could cover tourism board needs and deferred routine legal work to budget decisions.","taxTitle","Sumner County, Tennessee","taxId",19115,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225076,"Director says occupancy is down while new marketing hires and filming aim to boost Sumner County tourism",193,472000,665000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540945-6e9537631e892c22744cd0e8546cdfb3&start=472&end=665","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540945-6e9537631e892c22744cd0e8546cdfb3/thumbnail_472000.jpg","/articles/6225076/Sumner-County/Tennessee/Director-says-occupancy-is-down-while-new-marketing-hires-and-filming-aim-to-boost-Sumner-County-tourism","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225076-df524065df5aefcbe666b64ca5591727/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176296&Signature=ozPD62s3a6We4VqH5ZpgMMa3uzMLXAZEhrSBbqMCBUf2iiILYVxwBT5E2YneNnYtPWyZ6BUMC8bG5hE0qlcv5CbNEVpoSSt6ARb5PWRKY1oXWJfarA804ybR6d8vt-2n-ayy-OJyMiyF8rFgBXp7oNUvbZ4m4MOHK0i2UhgTyaTId~RdYJGpl2TB7lPGXeF1frCBQ4RmBlrO-wjPuswpJQf7MrgsOJQuOHWmBh3RRxTMJLEs0nBr2i-vfOO1IxUCKf-1dEDtYOypmfIwZEPRPsCw6xArb-OTpmEcowrpvooW4VSFiUiBblXt~aC55a0ezWau-dw5bo6JFd004l6gIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sumner County Tourism Board heard that hotel occupancy demand is down about 10–12 percent while average daily rate (ADR) has fallen only marginally, and discussed ongoing marketing efforts including a new director of marketing, a digital video program, and promotion of a historic-sites trail and lake recreation as the county's two primary tourism \"hooks.\"

Staff reported that occupancy — the number of rooms filled — is down about 10–12% year over year while ADR has declined by roughly two percentage points; staff cautioned these metrics are only part of the tourism picture because occupancy tax revenue represents about 12% of the overall tourism economy in the county.

The board welcomed Zach (identified in the meeting as director of marketing), who staff said has a strong background in social media content creation and event promotion. Staff described completed filming with Huck Studios at local waterfront sites, kayaking and paddle‑boarding shoots, a 12– to 15‑minute county video planned for the Comer House welcome center, and a growing digital library of photographs and footage cleared for tourism use.

Officials also described the historic sites collaborative: a rebranded trail, a shared calendar, cross‑posting and social‑media training for historic sites, and a \"hidden history passport\" program. Staff said the county will use the historic trail and the lake as the two main hooks in marketing campaigns and will develop displays at the Comer House and other visitor sites.

Staff outlined event planning underway, including a Temple Theater concert proposal with professional performers and a student choir competition component, bus tours (including a revised Johnny Cash tour featuring Debbie Horton), and discussions about expanding an Irish festival into a larger county event over the next two to three years.

No policy changes were approved at the meeting; staff plans to continue marketing and outreach work and will report results and next steps in future meetings.","Staff reported a 10–12% drop in occupancy and a small ADR decrease; the tourism office has hired a marketing director (Zach), begun a digital video library and filming program, and is promoting a historic-sites trail and events as primary visitor hooks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":44,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225081,"Tourism board approves starting transfer to US Bank; budget finalization delayed until late summer",116,964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540945-6e9537631e892c22744cd0e8546cdfb3&start=964&end=1080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540945-6e9537631e892c22744cd0e8546cdfb3/thumbnail_964000.jpg","/articles/6225081/Sumner-County/Tennessee/Tourism-board-approves-starting-transfer-to-US-Bank-budget-finalization-delayed-until-late-summer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225081-82865d5bcd0b4975177daacca398060f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176296&Signature=YokWGsEZMktl9AS~oPBX6IXplmQIogqGkQEoA3HcTqkYVuf0GpunZn81ZiDaTLFQ4xnIvqG0UIDTfwSgjQgc~E9GwSyY~VsVDm450AUfsZsP~RClH~Wk8ynoyOG5rAl9qvPakfL3s49nSQnViiKOYu4FxjBSZVTzGdqDWTkqO3nAf4n2TqbFxlhh9aPE7a6wPxKCSViI4NB8xJh3zxZuOxv3CLLMkIJVXFiS3zFM48DORF8Z~XU~dMFe70IOCQfcg002mwy6AvKYQltcW582l9oIxEoygSow8HaXOMpcuDK4CBPOznv8mgYFlrCPCP-jyE~myMqe82yEGxtO76CzFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sumner County Tourism Board voted to begin the process of transferring operating accounts from Edmonton Bank to US Bank and discussed the county budget timeline, which the director said is not expected to be final until late August or early September.

The director recommended moving funds to US Bank because it participates in the state collateral pool and is offering a money-market rate she described as 3.5 percent; she said the account would be liquid and that Wilson Bank and Trust was offering a higher introductory rate that declines after six months.

Board members moved and seconded a motion to start the transfer process; the chair called for the vote and members said \"Aye,\" after which staff may proceed with the bank's onboarding steps once the minutes recording the vote are finalized.

On the county budget, staff reported the tourism budget figures submitted to county staff remain in draft (\"in red\") and the county accounting or accrual process has not finalized numbers. The director said the fiscal year begins July 1 and that if the board does not have a finalized county budget by then, the board will operate under a contingency budget and use reserves to continue operations.

The board also heard a brief financial report that year-to-date expenses are under budget and revenues are on track; staff said occupancy (demand) currently is down while average daily rate (ADR) has declined only a small amount.

No detailed contingency appropriation was adopted at the meeting; the board formalized only the motion to start the bank transfer process, subject to completing minutes required by the bank.","The Sumner County Tourism Board voted to begin the process of moving operating accounts from Edmonton Bank to US Bank and heard that the county budget remains unfinalized (likely late August–early September); the board cannot complete the transfer until minutes formalize the vote.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225085,"Sumner County tourism director flags lease inconsistencies, building repairs at Comer House",73,80000,153000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540945-6e9537631e892c22744cd0e8546cdfb3&start=80&end=153","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540945-6e9537631e892c22744cd0e8546cdfb3/thumbnail_80000.jpg","/articles/6225085/Sumner-County/Tennessee/Sumner-County-tourism-director-flags-lease-inconsistencies-building-repairs-at-Comer-House","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225085-0ec433fdebe875fffd5f36e4ca47156b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176296&Signature=kIcAiwUaL~IRe0MrY22M9fVVgEejjPyE1whG9g13-qg9YAg9gD7AzTN8tlgPmxIo11zzLFKMY0F6hAeWCRFg0mluBXY~Sxh-YNi83M5yyq7hRG7eqE9KX3qrxFPHT7OwoOaYMoaguuJ5M94KIWevpJhZoM11PgbmTBmBdOIUbBbe645U573RwBhrI1e3LNeWGCkr7ENB1Fzk~ZLjea97Diya2oxnkadT-qJtWbEBSRzaUalxRd93~9l4apkQhyIHx4cWYCfy93AqJdss2OQr7Yb-0BtIlvUkKvymaPTIesHxMpEm-qCD7utLJg~M~T2rMJUdFHxOvFWqq6oyEMNPnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sumner County Tourism Board discussed discrepancies in three lease documents for the Comer House and rising building maintenance costs, and directed staff to consult the county before pursuing repairs or relocation.

Board members and staff said the primary lease with Rogers Group and the site sublease contain different notice and maintenance provisions, and that the building — leased in 02/2014 — shows signs of age that may require immediate attention.

The director told the board that one document she reviewed included a 60‑day notice provision but \"it is 10 days on the primary lease,\" meaning the county or Rogers Group could end the primary lease on 10 days' notice; she said that disparity needs to be resolved before the board makes commitments on repairs or longer-term plans.

The director also identified specific maintenance and expense items the board should weigh in any feasibility work: roughly $38,000 spent on tree and landscaping work over the last two to three years, recurring lawn service, recent short-term fixes to roof leaks, and planned bids for roofing, drywall and fascia repairs. She described the original lease as stating the building was delivered \"as is\" and that systems were in good working order, but said \"there's no way a roof and a... HVAC\" remain fully serviceable 10 years later.

Insurance coverage is another open question. The director said the sublease requires insurance and that the board needs confirmation whether the county carries a rider covering the tourism office or whether the tourism board must maintain its own policy; carrying duplicate coverage could be unnecessary and costly.

No binding decisions or expenditures were approved at the meeting. The director said a feasibility committee is reviewing options and that she will contact Terry Boyd at the county to clarify lease language and insurance responsibilities ahead of a deeper briefing at a future meeting.

Board members asked for a fuller packet at the next meeting and signaled interest in reconciling the leases and confirming insurance before committing to larger repairs.

The tourism director scheduled follow-up work with county staff and the feasibility committee; no votes were taken on repairs or relocation at the meeting.","Board members discussed inconsistencies among three lease documents for the Comer House, potential short-notice termination language in the primary lease, mounting maintenance costs and unclear insurance coverage; staff will seek county input before recommending next steps.","actionData","errors"]

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