The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) released “The Economic Impact of TWRA Operations and Outdoor Recreation” report, prepared by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee. This in-depth study highlights the significant role TWRA plays in both conservation and economic development across the state.
Within this research, TWRA operations and outdoor recreation activities supported by the agency generate:
- Nearly $5.8 billion in annual income for Tennesseans
- 214,442 jobs statewide, representing 6.3% of non-farm employment
- $1.8 billion in state and local tax revenues
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
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