Scott’s Gulf Expected To Make Immediate Economic Impact
Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brent Young said the build out of Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park will have a positive economic impact. The park officially opened as the state’s 60th park last week. Young said he believes Scott’s Gulf will bring visitors from all over the country. “I think it’s gonna involve […]
Chamber Office To Host Scott’s Gulf Visitor Center
White County will partner with Tennessee State Parks to house the Scott’s Gulf Wilderness Visitors Center at the new Chamber Office. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it will take some time to build out the infrastructure at the park. Robinson said the partnership made sense for both sides. “They are gonna essentially keep our […]
New White County State Park Funded By Legislature
The Scott’s Gulf State Park in White County will become a reality over the next several years, after the State Legislature funded the project. State Senator Paul Bailey and other local leaders pushed for the $27 million plus to build a visitor’s center, roadways and parking for the new wilderness park. The legislature approved the […]
Caney Fork Ultra Race Challenges White County Runners
Steep rocky descents, boulder fields and fording the Caney Fork River are among the challenges runners will face in the Caney Fork Ultra race on Saturday, August 21st. The Ultra is a roughly 40 mile race that takes runners through Bee Creek Gorge, around Lake Joe Long, along Virgin Falls Trail, and through other natural […]
