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 […]
Dale Hollow Dam Road To Close For Week
Dale Hollow Dam Road will be closed to all traffic beginning Tuesday to allow for preventative maintenance and inspections. The road will be closed to vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. The US Army Corp Of Engineers said the road should reopen next Monday, but that could change based on contractor schedules. Dale Hollow Dam Powerhouse Superintendent […]
Overton Looking To Have a New Tourism Council In February
Overton County wants to increase branding and marketing with a new tourism council scheduled to be created in February. Overton Chamber of Commerce President Shannon Cantrell said the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development recommended creating the council to take advantage of the county’s thriving tourism assets. Cantrell said the chamber wants more voices involved in […]
Dance Giant Bass Open To Highlight Dale Hollow’s Unique Fishing, Slot Limit
A distinct fishing environment. That’s one of the attributes bringing new fishing tournaments to Dale Hollow Lake, according to Bill Dance Giant Bass Open Creator Shane Frazier. The Open announced its 2024 schedule includes a weekend at Dale Hollow Lake. Frazier said the lake was chosen from a group of thirteen Bill Dance Signature Lakes […]
