LEBANON, Tenn., May 29, 2026 — Wilson County Promotions, in partnership with DTC
Communications, is proud to announce the deployment of a large-scale, high-capacity public
Wi-Fi network serving the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair and the James E. Ward
Agriculture Center, delivering connectivity at a scale rarely seen at public events across the state.
With nearly one million visitors expected during the Fair, the network consists of 80 access
points and is engineered to support more than 60,000 simultaneous connections. The system
provides reliable, high-performance connectivity for guests, vendors, exhibitors, staff and critical
operations across more than three square miles. The deployment ranks among the largest and
most complex public Wi-Fi projects ever undertaken for an event of this kind in Tennessee.
The project was made possible through a Connected Community Facilities Grant through the
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNEDC) awarded to Wilson
County Promotions in support of expanded connectivity at the Wilson County-Tennessee State
Fair. Following a competitive selection process, DTC Communications was chosen to design,
build, and operate the Wi-Fi network based on its technical expertise, proven performance, and
long-standing commitment to the community.
“This network allows our agricultural center to operate at a modern level,” said Helen McPeak,
Wilson County Promotions. “From ticketing and vendor operations to public safety, logistics,
and overall guest experience, reliable connectivity is no longer a luxury. It is critical
infrastructure.”
Public safety and security were core priorities in network design. The Wi-Fi system supports
real-time communication for law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fair operations
staff, allowing faster response times, improved coordination, and stronger situational awareness
during peak attendance.
As attendance grows and the fairgrounds reach capacity, cellular networks often become
congested due to the volume of users, limiting reliable mobile service. The DTC Wi-Fi
deployment is designed to offload that demand, ensuring essential services remain online and
visitors stay connected when cellular networks are strained.
In addition to supporting operations and safety, the network enhances the guest experience by
allowing visitors to stay connected, share their experiences, and access information throughout
the fairgrounds without interruption.
The scale and density of the deployment are comparable to major Tennessee venues such as
Nissan Stadium and Neyland Stadium, bringing large-venue Wi-Fi performance to a statewide
public event. “This state-of-the-art network will be an asset to the James E. Ward Agriculture
Center and the over 1,000 events that take place each year,” stated Josh Major, Ag Center
Director.
“This was a true partnership,” said Kasey Krueger, CEO of DTC Communications. “We
appreciate the trust and collaboration from the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair leadership
and partners. Projects like this show what our team can accomplish when planning and execution
come together to deliver reliable connectivity for an event that brings Tennesseans together.”
Pictures Included
Captions:
Picture 1: DTC Communications in front of the Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair sign
where they are providing new Wi-Fi service that will improve connectivity for fairgoers,
exhibitors, vendors and event attendees throughout the fairgrounds.
Picture 2: DTC Communications tests the newly installed Wi-Fi network at the James E. Ward
Agricultural Center. The upgraded service is part of an ongoing effort to enhance the guest
experience and provide reliable connectivity across the fairgrounds year-round.