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Spring City approves two tourism sponsorships paid from hotel/motel occupancy tax
Summary
The commission approved sponsorships totaling $2,400 for two fishing tournaments—$1,400 for the ABA Pro League Solo Series (April 11–12, 2025) and $1,000 for the Phoenix BFL Volunteer #5 (Sept. 6–7, 2025). Rhea County will pay 50% of each sponsorship.
Spring City’s Board approved two event sponsorships to be paid from the Spring City Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax. The board approved a $1,400 sponsorship for the ABA Pro League Solo Series fishing tournament scheduled for April 11–12, 2025, and a $1,000 sponsorship for the Phoenix BFL Volunteer #5 tournament scheduled for Sept. 6–7, 2025. Minutes record that Rhea County will pay 50% of each sponsorship, leaving Spring City responsible for the remaining half of each amount.
Both motions passed by unanimous vote. Commissioner Kevin Jenkins moved approval of the ABA sponsorship and Commissioner Thomas Beaver seconded; Vice Mayor Jody Bauer moved approval of the Phoenix BFL sponsorship and Commissioner Reba Murphy seconded. The sponsorships will be paid from the town’s hotel/motel occupancy tax revenue; the minutes do not specify promotional commitments or contracts associated with the payments.
