Dale Hollow Lake Water Levels Present Dangers For Winter Boaters
As Dale Hollow Lake’s water levels fall over the winter, officials are warning boat goers of dangerous shallows. The current water levels sit at 638 feet, 13 under the summer average. While this decrease comes naturally, Conservation Ranger Greg Nivens said the whole outlook of the lake changes with the seasons. “Just be cautious out […]
Fact Or Folklore: Winter Wives Tales
Counting fogs in August, wasp building nests at high levels and darker colored wooly worms are all old wives tales that indicate a severe winter, but are they fact or folklore. Dr. Graham Kash teaches folklore at Tennessee Tech University. He said while these beliefs are common, science does not support these supposed truths. “We […]
Navigating Halloween Weekend’s Killing Freeze
Sunday and Monday night will bring killing freeze temperatures to lawns and gardens around the Upper Cumberland. Overton County Agriculture Extension Agent Jason Garrett said these temperatures will mean the end of production for warm season crops. Garrett said plants like cabbage, spinach, carrots, onions and more can handle these temperatures, but some might need […]
