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Rocky Top Sports World records $46.9 million in its 7th year of operation


GATLINBURG, TN – In its 7th year of operation, Rocky Top Sports World welcomed more than 135,700 athletes, spectators, families and friends to Gatlinburg. The award-winning complex contributed $46.9 million in economic impact during the 2020-2021 fiscal year. “Rocky Top Sports World has surpassed all the expectations since its campus opened in Gatlinburg in 2014. The leap into sports tourism has proven to be a vital factor in Gatlinburg’s economic growth over the past seven years,” Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner said.

As kids are growing up, youth sports are great for many reasons. While the kids are out playing sports with their friends, they are also benefiting from it in many ways. Many kids take the friendships and life lessons they learn while playing youth sports with them throughout their entire life. There are a few extra benefits of youth sports that you may have never even thought about. Here are 5 secret benefits of youth sports:

The Smoky Mountains are a popular destination at any time of year, but the spring season is one of the most delightful times of year to enjoy the great outdoors! Whether you are attending one of our sports tournaments or planning a vacation to the Smokies this spring, you will discover what makes this time of year so special! Here are the top 4 reasons why you will love spring in the Smoky Mountains:

If you are a big fan of our Tennessee sports campus, you will be delighted to know that we have our very own free app with mountains of information! This is the perfect way to stay updated with all of the exciting tournaments and events coming up, as well as to obtain maps of our venues, get discounts to local businesses and even order concessions online! Here are the top 4 reasons to get the free app for our Tennessee sports campus:

GATLINBURG, TN – Rocky Top Sports World has received honors in two of the SportsEvents Media Group’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards categories. The 2021 awards mark the fifth year the Gatlinburg, Tennessee sports complex has earned Readers’ Choice awards. “The City of Gatlinburg is pleased to hear of these two distinctions awarded to Rocky Top Sports World and we offer our congratulations to their staff on these well-deserved honors to make the facility nationally recognized.

Our location in the heart of the Smoky Mountains is one of the big reasons why our sports campus has become such a popular destination for youth sports and tournaments! While your team is in town, we know they will want to experience the great outdoors and the magic of the Smokies! Therefore, be sure to schedule some extra time in Gatlinburg to get outdoors and have some fun! Here are 5 outdoor activities in Gatlinburg your team will love:

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