Effciency upgrades
drive sports tourism
in Mississippi city
By Tammy Fulop & Don Lewis
E f f c i
Lights
on in
Tupelo
F
or the City of Tupelo,
located in Lee County,
Miss., sports tourism
is a major economic driver in
the region. The city has held numerous state, regional and
national championships over the years, and even hosted
the Croatian Olympic team training camp prior to the 1996
Atlanta Olympic Games.
With an extensive array of sporting facilities, including a 10,000-seat football sta-
dium and a 43,665-square-foot aquatic center featuring an Olympic-sized pool, Tupelo
is a major draw for external entities looking to host tournaments and events. For Tupelo,
sports tourism is an essential revenue source, but its facilities were becoming outdated
and equipment was aging in these critical community and recreational areas.
103 MARCH : APRIL 2016 — COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION