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State, local tourism officials announce Bassmaster college event on Watauga Lake to boost post‑flood recovery
Summary
Carter County officials and state tourism representatives said they secured a Bassmaster college tournament for Watauga Lake in September, highlighting expected media exposure and visitor spending as part of broader post‑flood economic recovery.
Carter County will host a Bassmaster collegiate fishing tournament on Watauga Lake this fall, state and local tourism officials announced at the commission meeting, describing the event as both a recovery effort after recent flooding and an economic opportunity for local businesses.
Dennis (state tourism representative) told the commission Mayor Patty Woodby traveled to Nashville to secure state support and to “let people know that we're open for business in Carter County” after the flood response. He said the state intervened to…
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