The Rutherford County Industrial Development Board hired an out of county, impartial firm to do a financial analysis of the proposed Bible Park, USA. Jackson, Tennessee’s YOUNGER ASSOCIATES showed that for every tax dollar invested, Rutherford County would see a tax return of more than 4-times. This is based on data showing that $27.9 million in incremental property taxes would be used to help pay for the $150-$200 million venture. Those taxes would be generated from the estimated 1.3-million persons who are estimated to visit the park each year. The study showed that the investment would yield approximately $122-million in taxes over the 22-year agreement. Some of those funds would be generated by new hotels and restaurants that are constructed to serve visitors to Bible Park, USA. The county funded study indicates the project could have a dramatic positive financial impact on the Rutherford County economy. The County Industrial Development Board study shows approximately $3.8-million in sales and property taxes will be generated each year by the park. In addition, approximately 1,350 new tourism jobs would be created. This would produce $55-million in new income for local residents over a 5-year period. It is estimated that six new 250-room hotels would be built along with 20 additional restaurants. The proposed facility would be located on approximately 200-acres of land adjacent to both I-24 and State Route 840. On a WGNS radio broadcast, Developer Armon Bar-Tur said they want to give visitors the feel of a trip to the Holy Lands with historically correct buildings, theatres with plays depicting those times, as well as an I-Max type theatre that gives the experience of flying over the area. Bar-Tur has consistently stressed that Bible Park, USA will be non-denominational so that the religious background of each person who visits the complex will determine their interpretation of what they experience.
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