Tourism Division

Marsha Henderson, Vice Chairman

Goal: Implement activities, encourage participation and increase promotion of tourism in the Terrell area.

Host / Coordinate / Promote Tourism-related activities

• Host and Enhance the 39th Annual Terrell Jubilee
• Coordinate July 4th Fireworks Event.
• Promote the British Flying Training School Museum all year long and support their annual events.
  • Dinner/Dance (April)
  • Fly-In/ Air Show (September)
• Support and Promote community activities that attract visitors to Terrell.
  • Happy Days in Terrell America “Celebration of National Mom & Pop Business
  • Day” (March)
  • “Run for the Wall” event (May)
  • North Texas Antique Tractor & Engine Club ( June)
  • Allied Remembrance Ride (June)
  • Christmas in July Shopping Event
  • Ability Experience / Journey of Hope cyclists (July)
  • Shop Home for the Holidays “Small Business Saturday” (December)
  • Tour of Homes (December)
  • Explore new opportunities that attract visitors to Terrell

Tourism Promotion

• Director of Tourism to develop a network for tourism and to achieve high visibility for our community
• Utilize the Terrell Chamber of Commerce / CVB website to promote and advertise tourism related activities.
• Develop social media plan to promote tourism.
• Distribute Terrell America tourism information to Visitor’s Centers throughout Texas
• Explore opportunities for local industries / hotels to strengthen business relationships

Community Affairs

• Work with Small Businesses and promote downtown events (Christmas Parade, Downtown Trick-or-Treat)
• Support BFTS museum
• Business mixers
• Support TISD/Share Center Back to School program and Adopt-A-Classroom.
• Provide recognition gift for campus Teachers of the Year

Members wishing to participate with the committee directing the Tourism Division should contact:

Marsha Henderson
U-Rent-It Sales & Service
2280 W Moore Avenue, Terrell, Texas 75160
972- 524-7368

Tourism Division Committee Members

Joy Weaver, Protocol Enterprises
Shari Cassidy, Platinum Chevrolet
Angie West, Terrell Healthcare Center
Talana Morris, Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB
Dora Trejo, Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB