McKee Foods in CollegedaleEvents are projected to attract 12,173 visitors and generate nearly $6.9 million in spending in Hamilton County in July. The biggest events are:
1 ASA National Softball Tournament: July 27-Aug. 3, expected attendance of 3,120 with an economic impact of $2.8 million.
2 National Softball Association Girls Fast Pitch A World Series: July 22-27, expected attendance of 3,750 with an economic impact of $1.95 million.
3 Lionel Collectors Club of America annual convention: July 22-27, expected attendance of 550 with an economic impact of $496,980.
4 McKee Foods Corp., sales and marketing meeting: July 4-11, expected attendance of 700 with an economic impact of $433,440.
5 National Softball Association, Tennessee World Series 6u-8u A/B/Rec: July 4-7 with an expected attendance of 900 and an economic impact of $270,000.
Source: Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau