Outdoors

Search Continues For Missing Boater On Douglas Lake

6/9/2025

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and local emergency responders continue the search for a missing boater on Douglas Lake after receiving a report Sunday afternoon that an individual had entered the water and did not resurface. According to witnesses, on Sunday afternoon, at approximately 1:30 p.m., David Simanca Molina, 21, of Knoxville, jumped into the water from a pontoon boat and never resurfaced. The incident occurred in the Muddy Creek area of Douglas Lake, near Point 7, in approximately 80 feet of water. In cooperation with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, multiple area rescue squads, and other first responders, TWRA officers have been actively searching ... (click for more)

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Jacob Wheeler, of Harrison, catches 46 bass weighing 110-13 in final day Championship Round to earn top prize of $150,000

Jacob Wheeler Notches Ninth MLF Bass Pro Tour Win At Lowrance Stage 5 At Kentucky Lake

6/9/2025

At each of the past two Bass Pro Tour regular-season events, Jacob Wheeler of Harrison has finished in second place, one bite short of the win. He fell 2-3 shy of Drew Gill on Lake Murray, then lost a heartbreaker to Jake Lawrence on Chickamauga and Nickajack, when Lawrence caught a 5-9 in the final seconds before lines out. At Lowrance ... (click for more)

Master Gardeners Of Hamilton County Host 38th Annual Garden Tour

6/9/2025

The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC), in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, hold their 38th Annual Garden Tour on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s Garden Tour features five private gardens and an educational farm located on Signal Mountain ... (click for more)

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TWRA 2025 Public Wild Turkey Survey Underway Through Aug. 31

6/6/2025

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is inviting Tennesseans and visitors to take part in the Agency’s 2025 wild turkey summer observational survey. The survey is open to the public through Aug 31. Agency staff has conducted this survey annually since the 1980s, with public participation beginning in 2022. Survey participants help the TWRA monitor the state’s wild turkey population by reporting wild turkey sightings. For more information on the survey and how to participate, visit ... more

Birds, Bees, Bats, And Butterflies Series Offered At Enterprise South Nature Park

6/5/2025

23+ Tons Of Trash Removed During 7th Annual TN River Grand Slam Cleanup Series

6/4/2025

National Trails Day At Enterprise South Nature Park Is June 7

5/30/2025

Birds, Bees, Bats & Butterflies Series At Enterprise South Nature Park June 4

5/29/2025

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We Can Save Engel Stadium

6/9/2025

If Engel Stadium is just an old building, Chickamauga Battlefield is just vacant land. Engel Stadium has a rich history. A very rich history. You may not know much about it. That’s our fault. We’ve let this shining piece of our story get away. But there’s still time to fix it. Chattanooga doesn’t throw its past away. Especially not the good stuff. During the 10 years I led the Engel Foundation, we welcomed hundreds to the ballpark for all kinds of reasons. They always wore a smile. Yes, ... more

Predatory Parking Operation At Frazier And Tremont - And Response

6/9/2025

Rumors Or Riots

6/9/2025

Fence In The Whole Town

6/8/2025

Put The Mental Hospital On Cameron Hill - And Response

6/8/2025

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Dan Fleser: Looking Back At What Went Wrong With Vols' Season

6/9/2025

In his opening statement following Tennessee baseball’s season-ending loss at Arkansas on Sunday, Tony Vitello apologized to the fan base for the Vols not making a return ... more