by Andyb – Daily Post Athenian Meigs County is among 29 Tennessee communities to receive a portion of nearly $1 million of state dollars to enhance tourism infrastructure. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) Commissioner Randy Boyd announced last Wednesday the statewide allocation of more than $999,000 in …
by Marcia Davis – Go Knoxville In the hours and days after Morton Massey of Knoxville reported several rare and unusual wading birds on eBird on July 13, many birders arrived at Gupton Wetlands (part of Swan Pond Recreation Area near the Kingston Steam Plant in Roane County) to look for the rarities. Morton reported …
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WATE 6 On Your Side staff ROCKY TOP (WATE) – To commemorate the 80th birthday of Norris Dam, TVA’s first hydroelectric project, TVA is offering offering tours of Norris Dam’s powerhouse, sponsoring a race, presenting displays (including a TVA transmission truck) and hosting a celebration with food, live music, family-friendly activities—including educational performances by “Dr. …
By Christopher Hall The final rankings for the 2015-2016 season were recently released and Bryan College Lion Anglers finished at no. 6 in the nation on the Cabela’s Association of Collegiate Anglers School of the Year rankings. It was a big jump from last year’s final ranking of 18 overall. The poll is a national …