Photos: Classic announced in Knoxville

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B.A.S.S. trucks parked outside the Knoxville tourism office can mean only one thing.
B.A.S.S. trucks parked outside the Knoxville tourism office can mean only one thing.
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon is one of several Knoxville and B.A.S.S. personalities that were on hand to announce that the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk would be returning to Knoxville in 2023.
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon is one of several Knoxville and B.A.S.S. personalities that were on hand to announce that the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk would be returning to Knoxville in 2023.
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs knows that the Bassmaster Classic means big revenues for local businesses and spoke on the $32 million economic impact of the 2019 event, highlighting the thousands of visitors who came from around the country.
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs knows that the Bassmaster Classic means big revenues for local businesses and spoke on the $32 million economic impact of the 2019 event, highlighting the thousands of visitors who came from around the country.
Commissioner Mark Ezell from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development came over from Nashville to join the festivities. Outdoor activities are a huge part of the state’s overall tourism strategy, and Mark took a few minutes to share stories about the rich legacy of fishing in the state.
Commissioner Mark Ezell from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development came over from Nashville to join the festivities. Outdoor activities are a huge part of the state’s overall tourism strategy, and Mark took a few minutes to share stories about the rich legacy of fishing in the state.
B.A.S.S. CEO Chase Anderson is a native of Knoxville and is especially excited to head back to his home town for the Classic. While chatting before the announcement, Chase discovered that he attended the same high school as Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s kids.
B.A.S.S. CEO Chase Anderson is a native of Knoxville and is especially excited to head back to his home town for the Classic. While chatting before the announcement, Chase discovered that he attended the same high school as Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s kids.
Elite angler Skylar Hamilton also came to the event. Skylar is a native of nearby Dandridge, Tenn.
Elite angler Skylar Hamilton also came to the event. Skylar is a native of nearby Dandridge, Tenn.
Skylar Hamilton with Mayor Kincannon
Skylar Hamilton with Mayor Kincannon
Dennis Tumlin from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Eric Lopez, Chase Anderson, Skylar Hamilton, Mark Ezell and Chad Culver end the morning with a quick group shot.
Dennis Tumlin from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Eric Lopez, Chase Anderson, Skylar Hamilton, Mark Ezell and Chad Culver end the morning with a quick group shot.