Nothing says “local” like homegrown community partnerships!
As an organization, Buy Haywood has been extremely fortunate to collaborate with the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) team on multiple projects. You might know them by their Visit NC Smokies brand.
The TDA team is comprised of Lynn Collins (Executive Director) and three extremely talented, high energy staff: Ashley Rice (Marketing Manager), Anna Smathers (Communications Manager) & Becky Seymour (Video Marketing Manager). Among other things, the TDA is responsible for generating an innovative list of homegrown ideas about what to do, where to stay, and great things to eat when visiting Haywood County.
The dynamic TDA team has really stepped it up this season by developing some sample itineraries to demonstrate just how easy local can be. From epicurean adventures to motor touring, the sample itineraries crisscross Haywood County to really showcase our community—where heritage meets modern convenience—with added appeal for every demographic!
When you or your guests dream about having a homegrown adventure in the Smokies, look no further. Our friends at Visit NC Smokies have mapped out local made easy, just for you!
When they say “ya’ll come,” the Visit NC Smokies team really knows how to pull out all the stops to show visitors both near and far the best of what Haywood County has to offer.
The Buy Haywood team is thrilled to be along for the ride and can’t imagine being in finer company!
Spring collaboration meeting at Sunburst Market:
Mark Clasby (Executive Director, Haywood County Economic Development Commission), Lynn Collins (Executive Directory, TDA), Anna Smathers (Communications Manager, TDA) & Tina Masciarelli (Buy Haywood Project Coordinator)
Tina Masciarelli, Buy Haywood Project Coordinator