THEY’LL THEY’LL EXPERIMENT WITH. WELL. TOURISM IS BOOMING IN CULLMAN COUNTY WITH A RECORD BREAKING YEAR FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY. NEW FIGURES FROM THE ALABAMA TOURISM DEPARTMENT SHOW VISITORS SPENT MORE THAN $325 MILLION IN CULLMAN COUNTY LAST YEAR. THAT’S UP MORE THAN 16% FROM THE YEAR BEFORE. TOURISM ALSO SUPPORTED NEARLY 3500 LOCAL JOBS AND GENERATED MORE THAN $93 MILLION IN EARNINGS. COUNTY LEADERS SAY T

Tourism drives record-breaking economic growth in Cullman County

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Updated: 7:20 PM CDT Jun 29, 2026

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Cullman County experienced a record-breaking year in tourism, with visitors spending more than $325 million in the local economy, according to new figures from the Alabama Tourism Department. The department reported that the spending marked an increase of more than 16% compared to the previous year. Tourism also supported nearly 3,500 local jobs and generated more than $93 million in earnings. County leaders said the growth continues to benefit local businesses, restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WVTM 13

Cullman County experienced a record-breaking year in tourism, with visitors spending more than $325 million in the local economy, according to new figures from the Alabama Tourism Department.

The department reported that the spending marked an increase of more than 16% compared to the previous year.

Tourism also supported nearly 3,500 local jobs and generated more than $93 million in earnings.

County leaders said the growth continues to benefit local businesses, restaurants, hotels, and attractions.

Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WVTM 13