Outdoors

Basin Spring Conservation Easement Permanently Protects 100 Acres In Williamson County

7/15/2025

On May 28, TennGreen Land Conservancy and landowners Dr. Joseph A. Little, III and Billie B. Little of Franklin, Tn. finalized the Basin Spring Conservation Easement, permanently protecting over 100 acres of ecologically valuable land in Williamson County. "This critical conservation safeguards scenic ridgelines, biologically rich forest and key waterways, including portions of Bedford Creek and a tributary that ultimately flows to the Harpeth River," officials said. “Basin Spring is where five generations of our family have hiked, waded, gardened and grown, learning lessons on the importance of the natural world,” the Little family told TennGreen in a statement this June. ... (click for more)

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This summer, three local nonprofits—Lookout Mountain Conservancy, SORBA Chattanooga, and White Oak Bicycle Co-op—have joined forces to launch the LMC Summer Ride Series, a five-session progressive mountain biking program for Howard High School students participating in LMC’s internship program

White Oak Mountain Ranger: July Is Tough

7/13/2025

“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” - Sam Keen “July is a blind date with summer.” - Hal Borland July is one darn tough string of thirty days or so. If it wasn’t for large Georgia watermelons, ripe Rutger tomatoes, an occasional night fishing adventure and cold Appalachian trout streams, I’d flee to the mountains ... (click for more)

Hamilton County Moves Forward With 1st Round Of Projects In Matching Grants With Small Towns To Revitalize Local Parks

7/10/2025

Hamilton County announced the first round of projects slated for funding—pending County Commission approval—through its new grant matching program with small towns, designed to revitalize local parks and gathering spaces across the community. Introduced by Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp in this year’s State of the County address, the ... (click for more)

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White Oak Mountain Ranger: Zoned Out

7/8/2025

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New Tennessee Laws Will Make Our State More Prosperous

7/16/2025

The phrase “Make America Tennessee” is gaining momentum as our state continues to experience significant victories. If more of the country followed our lead, we would be freer, safer, stronger and more united. We have led the nation in fighting for common sense, freedom and parental rights. It should come as no surprise that the Volunteer State continues to attract tens of thousands of new residents each year. U-Haul’s growth index places Tennessee ahead of 45 other states in welcoming ... more

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Unsettling Incident On 153

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High Water In Walker County

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7/11/2025

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Uselton Stroke Play Medalist At Tennessee Senior Match Play

7/16/2025

Based on the manner in which he wrapped up the stroke play portion of the 22nd Tennessee Senior Match Play Championship on Wednesday afternoon, Clay Uselton proved that he ... more