Cordell Hull Lake Unveils Storybook Trails And Dock
Cordell Hull Lake is expanding its recreational and educational offerings with the opening of three new storybook trails and a new courtesy dock at Veterans Park. Cordell Hull Lake Representative Kenny Claywell said the storybook trail project was completed through a partnership involving the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake, the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and […]
Very Rare Orange Bass Reeled In At Cordell Hull Lake
A Cordell Lake angler recently caught a one-in-a-million type of fish after reeling in an orange bass. TWRA Fish Region Three Reservoir Manager Mike Jolley said orange bass are extremely rare due to a natural phenomenon. Xanthism is a genetic mutation that causes unusual orange pigmentation in a fish’s skin. Jolley said ironically, the only […]
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 Requesting Proposals For Tourism Assessment
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce is taking proposals for a Tourism Asset Assessment as well as a three-year strategic plan for the county. Chamber Executive Director Doug Young said he wants to rebrand Celina as a River Town. He said the aquatic activities at Dale Hollow Lake and Cordell Hull Lake have been underutilized. […]
Right Bank Tailwater Rec Area Closing For Rest Of Year For Repairs
The Right Bank Tailwater Recreation Area at Cordell Hull Dam will be closed the rest of year to stabilize the rock bluff below the dam. Construction set to take about 90 days barring extenuating circumstances. The closure will start at the end of the Turkey Creek Nature Tail parking lot near the Resource Manager’s Office. […]
Kayak Fishing Tournament Happening In Jackson County This Weekend
Central Tennessee Kayak Anglers hosting its final fishing tournament of the season at Cordell Hull Lake this weekend. Tournament Director Garrad Johnson said the Cordell Hull Classic is usually one of the largest events out of the club’s 10 fishing tournaments. “Our club actually started in 2016-2017,” Johnson said. “It revolved purely on Cordell Hull […]
Pandemic Positive: Outdoor Activity Increases
While some vacations and events are cancelled because of COVID-19, one recreational option hasn’t left: the great outdoors. Cordell Hull Park Ranger Ashley Webster said without the pandemic, many first time visitors may not have explored Carthage’s nature area. “There seems to be a lot more people outdoors, hiking our trails,” Webster said. “Hopefully this […]
