Tourism And Hospitality Career Pathway

Welcome opportunity at every level.

Here in the Birthplace of Country Music, home of Bristol Raceway and Kingsport Funfest, visitors find a lot to love, especially in a location that’s also perfect for exploring all of the great outdoor and cultural attractions of this region. It’s no wonder more visitors are revved up and ready to experience the region. In 2019, Sullivan County tourism spending reached $387 million, more than a third of the $911 billion visitors spent that year in all of Northeast Tennessee.

That makes for great opportunities open now, for good jobs and satisfying careers. Positions begin at entry level.

Explore Major Employers here.

Looking to learn or brush up on needed skills? Northeast Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Certificate (2022) is a non-credit course that helps enrollees sharpen skills in management, public relations, current technology and social trends. 

Financial assistance for education and training