Governor Phil Bredesen yesterday recognized Outdoor Chattanooga and the Mobile Bicycle Fleet program with a 2009 Shining Star Award for their efforts in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Chattanooga Bicycle Coordinator Philip Pugliese and Outdoor Chattanooga Executive Director Philip Grymes accepted the award in Nashville. Shining Star Awards are given by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness ...
How to Order a Custom Rifle
Draper & Mann Set Sights on Book
A new book covering all aspects of custom hunting rifles, Selecting and Ordering a Custom Hunting Rifle , will hit bookshelves soon. David Draper has been charged with the task of editing the book and Richard Mann is serving as contributing author and editorial adviser. "When I was asked to edit this book, I told them they had the wrong guy," said Draper. "I thought a rifle was just a tool. After ...
Photo by Richard Simms
Jerry Uhrine (center) caught this huge 75 lb. blue catfish with Scenic City Fishing Charters recently. The huge fish was caught on mere 10 lb. test line and has been submitted for a Catch & Release, Line Class World Record from the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Pictured with Jerry are his friends, (l-r) Gary Hatcher and Ted Boozer. Click photo to enlarge E-Mail photos, stories, questions or comments about hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in the Chattanooga-area to Richard Simms.
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