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No tourism recession here

Since it is evident that our country is suffering economic recession, you may not have noticed that Chattanooga’s outstanding tourist attractions have not been suffering recession.

In fact, visitors at the Tennessee Aquarium, Rock City Gardens, Ruby Falls and other attractions have made for a good “tourist season,” meaning good local restaurant, hotel-motel and other business.

Chattanooga depends heavily upon industry and commerce, but tourism also is very important.

So we should give thanks that many visitors are eager to come to enjoy our mountains, Chickamauga Lake, the Tennessee River, history and various other attractions – happily boosting our economy.