Standing Stone Opens 10 Restored Cabins
10 newly restored cabins opened Tuesday at Standing Stone Park, concluding a $1.4 million dollar project. There were state officials, state legislators and Overton county leaders in attendance to speak and tour the renovated cabins. Standing Stone Park Manager Chris Cole spoke to what this investment means for the people who make the park their […]
Dale Hollow Lake Fishing Tourney Brings 320 Participants
The Renegade Bass Fishing Tournament will bring some 320 participants and as many as 180 boats to Dale Hollow Lake starting Monday. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said there will be road signs and businesses showing their support for the six days of fishing. Unfortunately, Robbins said those who are not […]
Dale Hollow Eagles Looking for New Nest
Both of the Dale Hollow Eagles and two fledglings have been spotted in the area of their old nest that was destroyed in the Spring. The Dale Hollow Eagles are named Obey and River, and are famous for their nest cam. Dale Hollow Eagle Cam Facebook Manager Darlene Neeley said there was a watcher in […]
Dale Hollow Lake to Host 2 Weeks of Fishing Tournaments
Starting October 19th there will be two weeks of fishing tournaments on Dale Hollow Lake. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said this will draw in around 800 people between the two tournaments. The community has to pay to host these tournaments. Although, Robbins said the pay off should be worth it […]
More Paddlecrafts on The Water This Summer in Upper Cumberland
The TWRA has seen a huge increase in paddlecrafts on the water this year. Region-3 Wildlife Sergeant Dustin Buttram said from the Caney Fork, Obey River to Dale Hollow, there’s been an increase in use. Buttram said if people can get a paddlecraft to the water, they’re going to get in. “Any of the small […]
Dale Hollow Diver Finds Sunken Vessel
A Kentucky diver found a sunken vessel in Dale Hollow Lake. Treasure Hunter Loy Milam said during his dive Tuesday he came across what appeared to be an old houseboat or dock. “The metal on those is really thin, so I guess it’s not uncommon for those things to sink over the years,” Milam said. […]
Dale Hollow, Center Hill Campgrounds Open Monday
Corps of Engineer campgrounds are reopening at Center Hill and Dale Hollow Lake Monday. Center Hill Supervisory Natural Resource Program Manager Kevin Salvilla said social distancing will be strongly encouraged. “Safety is paramount,” Salvilla said. “Obviously we want people to come out and have fun, we want people to follow the CDC guidelines, and to […]
Preventing Boating Accidents Begins With Life Jacket
The death of a Putnam County boater Wednesday serves as a reminder to the importance of boat safety. TWRA Outreach and Communications Coordinator Mimi Barnes said one piece of advice ranks as more important than any other. “Wear a life jacket,” Barnes said. “It can be hot sometimes and uncomfortable, but this is something that […]
Dale Hollow Lake Ranked 4th? Locals Say No
Dale Hollow Lake was voted fourth best bass fishing lake in Tennessee in a poll of Tennessee student anglers and captains of high school fishing teams. Executive Director of the Dale Hollow Chamber of Commerce Billy Robbins respectfully disagrees with the ranking. He said Dale Hollow should top the list and challenged those high school […]
