Get Outside, Exercise To Help Your Mental Health During Event
Found yourself down emotionally since the cold weather and snow started? A local mental health service provider said it is natural. Licensed Professional Counselor Christi Hassler said that people who struggle with isolation are at risk of negative effects from the severe weather forcing them to stay inside. She said you need to make an […]
Hiking Marathon Encourages Cumberland Community To Explore Their Local Trails
Cumberland County’s Hiking Marathon returns for its 7th annual event this September. The marathon was started in 2015 to highlight some 25 miles of trail in Fairfield Glade, as well as the available trails around the area. Friends of the Trails President John Conrad said the marathon’s structure is not for competition, but to get […]
Smithville Pool Opening For Residents Excited To Beat The Heat
Smithville residents have a chance to beat the heat this summer with the city pool opening Friday. Pool Manager Jeania Cawthorn said there will be options for all ages and needs this year at the Smithville Golf Course and Pool. She said the pool was open last year but turnout was low. “It was a […]
4th Annual Warren Co. May Marathon
Warren Co., in partnership with UT-TSU Extension, is challenging community members to try and walk or run a marathon in 31 days. Hilda Lytle, the county director and extension agent for family and consumer sciences in Warren County, said that the challenge’s main goal is to improve the health of the community at any active […]
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Event on Saturday
This Saturday, Cane Creek Recreation Center is hosting a free event in celebration of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. The day is used to promote health, peace, healing, and Chinese arts across the world. Tai Chi assists with balance, flexibility, coordination, and strength. Instructor Nikki Desch, a sifu of Tai Chi, said all members […]
Staying Active During The Holiday Season
Thanksgiving has many meanings, but one consistent theme is food, and lots of it. Cookeville Leisure Services Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said working off a holiday meal can be as simple as carving out 30 minutes to be active. Webb said Thanksgiving is a great time to indulge and also get into motion, instead […]
Overton County Ag. Extension’s May Marathon
The UT Ag. Extension of Overton County is encouraging people to increase physical activity by joining their May Marathon . Participants have all of May to walk a half marathon (13 miles) or a full marathon (26 miles.) in their own time. Extension Agent Christina Swallows said the objective is to walk daily to be […]
