EVENTS | Winchester — Anonymously penned in 1823, Twas the Night Before Christmas, is responsible for most of our modern notions of Santa Claus … especially the tradition of gift giving. On Saturday, December 14 a reading of the classic poem will be part of a holiday celebration hosted by Tims Ford State Park. A...
Skip the Black Friday shopping and take advantage of free hikes in Tennessee State Parks.
EVENTS | Franklin County — It’s October and pumpkin carving is top of mind. It’s fun to pick out a pumpkin and carve at home but somehow the fun and creativity factor goes up a notch when you make it a group activity. On Saturday, October 19 Tims Ford State Park will host a Carve...
LOCAL NEWS | Hospice of the Highland Rim will host their annual Hospice 5K Turkey Trot and One Mile Fun Run (or Walk) at Tims Fords State Parks on Saturday, October 12. All proceeds will directly benefit hospice patients in Moore, Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, and Warren counties. The course will follow the...
{Editor’s Note: This article includes updated details and was originally published on Sept. 11.} LOCAL NEWS | Outdoors — According to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) rain gauge at Tims Ford Dam (before last night’s brief showers) our area received just 1.14 inches of rain so far in September. This means local trees are stressed from...