Grant FundingCommunity Events & ActivitiesDetected Jun 16, 2026

Rhea County is allocating $2,000 from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund to pay 50% of the host fees for an additional fishing tournament, Fish Dayton North ½, on July 11, 2026, contingent on the City of Dayton funding the remaining 50%. The event expects about 80 boats and is justified as promoting permissible governmental activities and public purpose under Hotel Motel Tax rules. This indicates an active tourism and events strategy focused on fishing tournaments, which may require ongoing event management, marketing, sponsorship coordination, and visitor services.Vendors in tourism promotion, event logistics, digital marketing, and sports event services can engage the county and City of Dayton to support this and future tournaments.

Hotel Motel Tax Fund is the source; events are part of the county’s tourism promotion strategy.

Rhea CountyHotel Motel Tax funding for July Fish Dayton North ½ tournament

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When will Rhea County issue an RFP for this project?

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