Updated June 10, 2024
SAVE THE DATE – 2024 TTA ANNUAL MEETING!
Make Your Reservations Now!
When: Fri-Sun: October 25-27, 2024
Where: Fall Creek Falls State Park
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The Highland Rim and Murfreesboro Chapters are co-hosting the 2024 annual conference at Fall Creek Falls State Park October 25-27, 2024. Activities will take place at the new lodge, a truly stunning facility. As Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the premiere state parks in Tennessee, and October is peak “leaf” season, you need to make reservations now.
Address: Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Rd, Spencer, TN 38585
2024 TTA Annual Meeting Info Flyer
Meeting Registration
Includes Information for meeting registration, donating to the meeting, ordering meals, and ordering apparel.
The registration fee is $55 per person. The deadline to register with food options is October 6. Cancellations and requests for refunds must be made via email — sarabpollard@gmail.com. Persons cancelling before October 6 will be refunded in full, less the Registration Fee.
No refunds will be issued after October 6. All meeting participants must be registered.
Please select your meals by the October 6 deadline:
(Continental Breakfast is included for lodge guests beginning at 7:00 am. For those camping or staying in other local accommodations, please make your own breakfast so that you are ready to hit the trail- the first hikes depart at 7:45 am! Coffee is available for purchase in the lobby area.)
Each Box Lunch includes the choice of turkey, ham, roast beef or veggie. Each sandwich comes with lettuce, tomato, pickle, a bag or chips, cookie and choice of soft drink or bottled water. Lunches will be available for pick up each morning.
Dinner will be buffet-style. Friday Dinner will feature a choice of two meat entrees, vegetables, breads, and dessert. Saturday Dinner will feature a fajita bar with seasoned beef and chicken and all the fixings and cinnamon churros for dessert. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
Lodging
The Lodge at Falls Creek Falls: We have 50 rooms reserved, but they will go fast! Online reservations are available or call the Lodge Front Desk (423) 881-5241; Use our Group Code #1440. View room types. Note that they will honor the discounted rate for Thursday & Sunday if you want to extend your stay.
Cabins: There are 30 cabins (some on the lakeshore) with fully equipped kitchens. View options & reserve. Each cabin hosts six to ten people. Your Chapter may want to reserve a cabin and offer some spaces, which will save costs. Update: All Fisherman Cabins on the lakeshore are already reserved.
Camping
Individual Campsites: The campground has 202 sites but will fill fast.
Group Campsites:
- Two group campsites have been reserved in the Eli Field area.
- Water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and a large fire ring are on site.
- Campers are welcome to use the showers in the other campgrounds.
- The cost is $20 per person and includes both Friday and Saturday nights; there is a $10 non-refundable deposit. Maximum 15 people per group campsite.
- Parking is limited.
- Contact Georganne Ross georganne.ross@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your spot.
Nearby Lodging Options:
Cascade Inn at Fall Creek Falls (now includes Mitchell Manor) – About 10 minutes from the Lodge. 34 Rozzell Rd, Pikeville, TN (423) 881-5700
Cozy Cabins & Cottages – 5 minutes outside FCF in Spencer, TN 931-946-3144
Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground – Camping & Glamping. 20 minutes from FCF. 877-716-4493
Scheduled Hikes
Stay tuned for hike details!
Brief List of Hikes
Link to more detailed hike descriptions
TTA Annual Meeting
Tentative Daily Schedule
Friday October 25
- 11:00 am – Registration Opens / Receive Auction Items & Bake Sale Items / Sign up for Friday afternoon, Saturday & Sunday Hikes / Reserve Pontoon Boat Tour ($10)
- 12:00 pm – Hikes depart from Cascades Patio — Return by 4:00
- 3:30 – 5:30 Happy Hour at Lakeside Fire Ring—BYO adult beverage & a camp chair; sodas & snacks provided
- 4:30 “No Host” Bar Opens / Silent Auction Opens
- 6:00 Dinner Buffet / Welcome by Ranger
- 6:45 – 7:30 Scavenger Hunt / Mixer / Prize Drawing
- 7:30 Featured Speaker: Cumberland Trail Conference Update, Savana Keeton, Executive Director
Saturday October 26
- 7:00 – 8:00 am – Registration & Badge Pick-up / Box Lunch pick-up / Sign up for Saturday & Sunday Hikes
- 7:45 First Hikes depart from Cascades Patio / Shorter hikes at 8:00, 8:15, and 8:30
- 2:00 – 3:00 pm – Pontoon Boat Tour (prepaid reservation)
- 4:30 “No Host” Bar Opens / Silent Auction Open
- 5:00 Dinner Buffet
- 6:00 General Membership Meeting and Awards / Silent Auction closes
- 7:15 Featured Speaker: “The Magnificent Migration of the Monarch Butterflies to Mexico!” Kris Light, American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.
- 8:00 Pick up & Pay for auction purchases (cash/check/debit/credit)
Sunday October 27
- 7:00 – 8:00* Sack Lunch pick-up / Sign up for Sunday Hikes
- 8:00 Hikes depart from Cascades Patio
- 8:30 Directors & Officers Meeting
- 10:00 – 11:00 Pontoon Boat Tour (prepaid reservation)
General Membership Meeting
TTA members in attendance will receive reports about the status of the Tennessee Trails Association and its chapters. New TTA Board Members will be elected for 2025. Awards will be given to outstanding members. Your attendance and participation is encouraged. We need a quorum to make decisions as an organization that best support our mission and our growth.
Featured Speakers
Friday evening we’ll get a Cumberland Trail Conference Update
from Savana Keeton, Executive Director.
Saturday night’s featured speaker is Kris Light from the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. Her topic will be “The Magnificent Migration of the Monarch Butterflies.” Did you know that Middle Tennessee is on the path?
2024 Annual Meeting Apparel – Sneak Preview
- This year’s T-Shirt will be a long-sleeve poly in royal heather blue – perfect
- for hiking.
- There will also be a royal blue beanie with the TTA logo for purchase.
- Thanks to our design team Georganne Ross and Cindy Watson!
Fundraising
There will be a Live Auction, a Silent Auction, and a Bake Sale
Links to donated item forms:
The members of the Murfreesboro and Highland Rim Chapters are looking forward to hosting hikers from across Tennessee.