Edgar Evins State Park To Reopen Following Storm Cleanup
Edgar Evins State Park will reopen Friday after a microburst storm last week caused significant damage. Park Manager 2 Brad Halfacre said crews have successfully restored water and power services to the park and the marina. Halfacre said the roadway is now clear and passable, though visitors will still see evidence of the cleanup as […]
Edgar Evins Park Closed, Power Work And Cleanup Continues
Edgar Evins State Park remains closed after Friday’s storm trapped dozens of visitors Friday as falling trees and downed power lines blocked roads. Park Manager Brad Halfacre said approximately 50 to 60 people were stuck in their vehicles across at least four sections of the park. Halfacre said power lines became intertwined with fallen trees. […]
Free Fishing Day Set For Tennessee State Parks Saturday
You will not need a fishing license to cast your line in Tennessee’s state parks Saturday. Edgar Evins State Park Manager Brad Halfacre said Free Fishing Day is the only day of the year anyone can fish without a license. Halfacre said fishing is more than just a fun activity. “Give a man a fish, […]
Clay And Jackson Looking to Fill Veterans Service Officer Role
Clay and Jackson Counties are trying to fill the role of Veterans Service Officer. The position opened up after Brad Halfacre stepped away after being in the role since July of 2021. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the only qualification is you are required to be a veteran. “We have a lot of you […]
Edgar Evins State Park Awarded Excellence In Resource Management
Edgar Evins State Park recognized for Excellence in Resource Management by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Park Manager Brad Halfacre said resource management involves taking care of natural resources such as trees and wildflowers to create a “Native Pollinator Corridor.” He said last year the park sprayed, burned, and hydroseeded over one mile […]
Brad Halfacre Hired As New Jackson, Clay Co. Veterans Service Officer
Jackson County native Brad Halfacre will serve as the new Veterans Service Officer for both Jackson and Clay Counties. Richard Accurso as well as four other local veterans on the hiring board made the decision Wednesday. Accurso said the Navy veteran showed an excitement to serve that the committee wanted. “He seemed to understand that […]
State Parks Hosting Volunteer Events For TN Promise Service Hours
Tennessee Parks across the Upper Cumberland are offering volunteer events Saturday for students who need TN Promise service hours. Edgar Evins State Park Manager Brad Halfacre said his park will be cleaning up the Highland Rim Nature Trail on Saturday. Halfacre said flood debris on the trail is the effort they’ve targeted for students. “If […]
