Start making plans to visit us in South Pittsburg, TN next weekend! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the National Cornbread Festival. They have something for everyone! From Cornbread Alley to Cornbread Fondo and musical entertainment– you can find something for every member of your family to enjoy! The National Cornbread Festival can’t wait …
Category: Outdoors
New Roller Coaster Coming to Lake Winnie
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to debut its new family-friendly roller coaster, “Lookout Safari,” in 2026. According to park officials, this fresh addition promises exciting speed and twists suitable for all ages. The ride will have a 656-foot track, offer two laps, and reach speeds of up to 21 mph. Guests will board a …
TN State Forests Meet High Bar for Sustainable Management
Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s (TDF) state forest system has successfully completed its latest Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) audit, passing with no corrective action requests or observations. The independent audit confirms that TDF’s management approach and practices meet SFI’s rigorous standards for sustainable forest management, ensuring Tennessee’s state forests …
State Senate votes on TWRA funding
The Tennessee State Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources committee voted unanimously to pass a bill designating state money to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. If passed, the TWRA would no longer need to rely solely on money from hunting and fishing licenses. Among those advocating for the bill were former Nashville Predators player Mike …
Deadline Approaching for Tennessee Wildlife 2026-27 Calendar Photo Contest
The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching on March 20. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of wildlife species native to the Volunteer State. Hunting, fishing, and boating photos are also welcome. The selected …
Four ’70s FM Radio Legends Take The Caverns Outdoor Stage on June 7
Four cornerstone bands of 1970s radio take the stage at The Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater on June 7 as Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League, Firefall, and Orleans bring their harmony-rich hits to the Tennessee countryside. Set at the base of the Cumberland Plateau, The Caverns Amphitheater in Pelham, TN, offers a natural, open-air setting where rolling hills rise behind the stage and music carries …
Tennessee residents urged to plant native trees on 12th Annual Tree Day
Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms, and in their communities during the 12th annual Tennessee Tree Day event, taking place on March 21, 2026. Online tree reservations are open to the public now through March 1, 2026, and residents are encouraged to reserve trees as soon as …
Miss Tennessee Runner-Up to Light Christmas Tree
Lighting the tree this year at the Town of Jasper 1800s Christmas in a Small Town will be none other than the Miss Tennessee first runner up and Miss Congeniality, Presley Powers, of South Pittsburg. As a local girl, Presley is well aware of how important hometown events can be and said she was very …
TWRA 2025-26 Gun Hunting Season for Deer Opens Saturday, Nov. 22
Tennessee’s 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU). The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The statewide bag limit for …
TN State Parks lead nation in detailed trail signs to boost accessibility
Tennessee State Parks have installed new trail signs at several parks to provide visitors with more detailed information about trail conditions. The signs, also available online, include details such as trail grade, slope, width, and surface type. The information is intended to help all visitors, including those using wheelchairs or all-terrain wheelchairs available at many …


