Burgess Falls Holding Trail Cleanup Day This Weekend
Volunteers needed to hit the trails at Burgess Falls State Park for Trail Clean Up Day Sunday morning. Park Ranger and Volunteer Coordinator Connor Breeden said the park has a high visitation rate, which means there is a lot of trash left behind. Breeden said the increased amount of visitors over Labor Day Weekend have […]
Monterey Seeking Grant To Improve Whitaker Park Sidewalk, Extend Trail
Monterey will seek grant funding to renovate and install new sidewalks in the downtown area. The Monterey Board of Aldermen approved moving forward with the funding possibility Monday. Grant Writer Dawn Kupferer said the town could repair walkways along Commercial Avenue. “Now that we have the new trail section that links the high school and […]
Groups Begin Work On Jackson County Walking Trail Saturday
The Army Corp of Engineers and Wildwood Resort and Marina starting work on a new Jackson County walking trail this Saturday. Co-Owner Natasha Deane said the three-mile track will connect the marina to the Indian Creek Campground. “We’ve had lots of guests at Wildwood and also our friends over at Indian Creek Campground have had […]
Work Finishes On Monterey’s Project Diabetes Walking Trail
Work on Monterey’s Project Diabetes Walking Trail is complete. Kwill Consultants owner Dawn Kupferer said that the work will connect the community of Monterey. “Study after study shows that connecting a community increases the value of homes in the community,” Kupferer said. “Also it improves the economy itself.” Kupferer said that it also provides a […]
Monterey Seeking Grant Funding To Expand Meadow Creek Park Trail
Monterey requesting to apply for grant funding to extend the Meadow Creek Park trail. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the $7,500 would be used for an additional mile if awarded. “Not too long ago the town officially opened up about two miles of hybrid mountain bike hiking trail at Meadow Creek Park,” Cleary said. “So, […]
Uplands Village Gets First ADA Compliant Trail For Wheelchair And Walker Users
Work has begun on the first-ever ADA compliant trail in the Pleasant Hill Community. The .3 mile trail at Uplands Village will allow for easier access for folks with walkers and wheelchairs. Uplands Village Trail Committee Chairperson Cheryl Heckler said they have had request for several years, and they’re excited to start work on the […]
Cookeville Budgeting To Save Cane Creek Lake Shore From Erosion
The city of Cookeville is budgeting some $250,000 to begin the rescue of the north shore of Cane Creek Lake from erosion. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the work would save the walking trails that are at risk of washing away. “It’s been gradual over a period of time,” Woods said. “You know we’ve […]
Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park Trail Opening Saturday
Hikers, runners and mountain bikers can explore Monterey’s newest trail Saturday at Meadow Creek Park. The Upper Cumberland Southern Off Road Bicycle Association has worked on the trail for over a year. Member Heather Call said the two mile loop is just the beginning of a planned 13 mile trail. “What we have gone for, […]
