New Helipad Improves Putnam County Emergency Response
Putnam County launching a new initiative to install a network of concrete helipads to streamline emergency medical evacuations for first responders. Putnam County Commissioner Jonathan Williams said the project originated from conversations with paramedics and pilots. “The idea struck me that we really needed some safe pre-designated constructed places for these helicopters to land so […]
UCEMC Restores Lost Power, Damage Assessment Continues
Upper Cumberland Electric has restored power to nearly all of its members following severe thunderstorms and strong winds Friday that caused widespread damage. Executive Vice President Wade Givens said the storms left some 8,000 members without power at the peak of the event. Givens said while a TVA outage caused half of those initial issues […]
Burgess Falls Holding Trail Cleanup Day This Weekend
Volunteers needed to hit the trails at Burgess Falls State Park for Trail Clean Up Day Sunday morning. Park Ranger and Volunteer Coordinator Connor Breeden said the park has a high visitation rate, which means there is a lot of trash left behind. Breeden said the increased amount of visitors over Labor Day Weekend have […]
Burgess Falls Construction Impacting Parking
Parking at Burgess Falls State Park will be impacted over the next several months as construction continues to progress. Park Manager Nathaniel Garrison said construction has now reached the phase of the expanded parking area. Garrison said the upper parking area has been demolished and has reduced 87 parking spaces to 54 spaces. “We are […]
Burgess Falls Hosting Junior Ranger Camp Next Week
The Windows Cliff Natural Area hosting a Junior Ranger Program next week exposing kids to fun, educational experiences and the outdoors. Park Ranger Kristen Willis said the idea for the camp was to help kids appreciate time spent outdoors while teaching them how to do so carefully. She said one of the focuses of this […]
Corp Of Engineers Moving Forward On New Boat Access For Cane Hollow
The Corp Of Engineers in the midst of upgrades at White County’s Cane Hollow Recreation Area. Center Hill Lake Resource Manager Kevin Salvilla said they are finishing up guard rails and a shelter. He said they have been working with the county for awhile to get the paved boat ramp approved. “I’m glad to hear […]
Day After Thanksgiving Hike At Burgess Falls, Other State Parks
Those looking to burn some Thanksgiving dinner calories can take part in a guided hike to Burgess Falls Friday. Park Manager Nathaniel Garrison said in the past five years, the Day After Thanksgiving Hike has become one of the signature hikes for all Tennessee State Parks. Garrison said that as things become more and more […]
Putnam Solid Waste Center Paving Bid Prices Meet Expectations
Putnam County has opened bids for repaving at four solid waste convenience centers. Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said prices came in where he expected, with a $155,000 price tag. Ashburn said the West Jackson Street Convenience Center will get all new paving first. “We are shooting to pave those on the days off, which […]
50th Anniversary of State Natural Areas, Burgess Falls One Of The First
Saturday marked the 50th anniversary of the Natural Areas Act and Burgess Falls was one of the first to be dedicated. Park Manager Bill Summers said it was enacted to protect Tennessee’s most unique pieces of nature. Summers said that Burgess Falls is unique itself, out of nearly 100 natural areas, Burgess Falls is one […]
Burgess Falls Earns TDEC Honor 2 Years In A Row
Burgess Falls continues to be a model in the Upper Cumberland for environmental sustainability and community partnerships. For two years in a row, the state park has received the highest ranking from TDEC for their efforts. Park Manager Bill Summers said earning the platinum ranking in the “Go Green With Us,” program is all about […]
