TMP - April 8, 2008 - 11:45 am

Destination Rutherford, an economic development initiative for Rutherford County, announced Tuesday it endorses the proposed Bible Park USA project currently being considered by the Rutherford County Commission and several of its committees.

According to Bill Jones, chairman of Destination Rutherford, the project meets many of the objectives of Destination Rutherford. He noted the importance of business development and attraction, tourism, job creation and the diversification of the local economy to Rutherford County and its economic base.

“We endorse the continued informational processes currently underway through the Commission and its committees and encourage the County Commission to vote in favor of the economic diversification and substantial new revenues this project will create for Rutherford County,” Jones said.