Crossville Wildlife Manager Named Biologist Of Year
A wildlife manager based in Crossville recently named Biologist of the Year by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency’s Fisheries Division.
Recent Heavy Rain Sparks Lake Level Concerns At Dale Hollow & Center Hill
The Army Corps of Engineers said recent rainfall has caused water levels at Center Hill and Dale Hollow Lakes to be higher than usual for the winter. Civil Engineer Robert Dillingham said despite a summer and fall drought both lakes were close to normal levels heading into the winter as the Corps of Engineers were […]
Dale Hollow Ranked As Top 25 Bass Lake
Bassmaster Magazine recognized Dale Hollow Lake as a top 25 bass lake in the southeast, up two spots from last year. According to Bassmaster Magazine, the lake has become the gold standard for the state of Tennessee. Dale Hollow Marina and Cedar Hill Marina Owner Denny Wilbert said he appreciated the lake getting recognition for […]
More Traffic, More Safety Needed On Area Lakes
Be aware of your surroundings. That’s the best advice as a long 4th of July weekend approaches at Dale Hollow Lake. Anna Wilbert operates Cedar Hill Marina located at the southwest portion of Dale Hollow Lake. Wilbert said preparation is the most important factor in having a safe and fun time. “They really need to […]
Bike TN Program Launched For Rural Tourism
The Department of Tourist Development has launched a new program to encourage cyclists to explore the rural areas of the state. Rural Program Manager Silas Stoddart said the Bike Tennessee program is a statewide initiative that promotes scenic road cycling routes in rural areas. Stoddart said the goal of the program is to provide rural […]
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. […]
Byrdstown Welcomes 2-Day Fishing Event This Weekend
The Dale Hollow Spring Bass Classic takes over Byrdstown this weekend, delicious bait to hook visitors. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the lake is the most important tourism asset in town. Gibson said this weekend’s tournament along with the recent Major League Fishing tournament event showcase the area. “We want heads in beds,” Gibson said. […]
First Phase Of Planning Nearing End At Dale Hollow
The first phase of planning nearing completion on upgrades to Dale Hollow Lake access, through the Bill Dance Signature Lakes program. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said engineers and architects spent a good amount of time in March studying the access point near Sunset Marina. Bilbrey said the next step in the coming weeks, bringing […]
Byrdstown Considering Pump Station Upgrades
Byrdstown Aldermen discussed upgrades for a local pump station Monday night to prepare for the construction of a new RV park and housing options. Mayor Sam Gibson said both projects will rely on the same sewer line, which feeds into a pump station near the city’s Dairy Queen. He said the station will need to […]
Marina Rolling Out New Facilities After ’23 Fire
Sunset Marina will be home to several brand-new facilities by the time the spring boating season rolls around. Marina General Manager Tom Allen said the marina is still in the process of rebuilding after a fire destroyed half of the floating facility in August. He said they are pushing to have everything rebuilt and open […]
