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Committee weighs using hotel‑motel tax room‑night increase to fund tourism projects; city contribution to CVB noted
Summary
Staff outlined existing economic development contracts and the city’s support for Visit Franklin; committee members urged consideration of raising the hotel‑motel tax (permissive up to 5%) to capture additional tourism revenue, and discussed a forthcoming Cool Springs conference center study.
Economic development staff reviewed the department’s partnerships and outside agency funding, including ongoing contracts with Williamson Inc., the chamber of commerce, and the Greater Nashville Regional Council. Michael (staff) said the city’s per‑capita contribution to regional development efforts remains stable.
Staff reported a forecasted FY‑26 transfer of roughly $1,547,000 to the…
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