The economic impact of tourism in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

In this study the economic impact of tourism in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is analyzed. This type of study has never been done for this location. Several methods are used in measuring separate components of the total economic impact. The fiscal impact, retail sales impact, employment impact, and wealth impact each show positive effects of the tourism industry on the two towns. It is found, based on these measures, that tourism has had a positive impact on Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.