Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, September 16 – “Pick a Park” series. Pickwick Landing State Park. 2.8 miles rated easy. While the park is known more for water sports and golf, we will stroll around the Island Loop peninsula. Rated easy, but dress appropriately and hydrate accordingly. Meet at the campground office at 10:00 A.M. CT to stamp your […]
NOTE DATE CHANGE – 2nd WEDNESDAY, October 11 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Guest speaker Paul Kahler will share photos of his 500 mile hike on the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser at djconatser@comcast.net.
Tuesday, November 14 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. This is our planning meeting for January-June 2024 hikes. Bring your calendars to schedule hikes you want to lead or ideas for hikes. If you want to schedule a hike and cannot attend, contact Sara Pollard before the meeting at […]
Friday, December 8 – Chapter Christmas Celebration. Friday evening at 6:00 P.M. CT at Lynn Rosser’s house. Her address is 570 Heartland Lane. We will gather outside around Lynn’s fire pit so bring your lawn chair and your beverage of choice. The chapter will provide barbecue turkey, paper plates, napkins, cups, and utensils. Please bring […]
Saturday, January 13 – “Pick a Park” series. Chickasaw State Park and Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park. At Chickasaw, we will hike two trails: Fern Creek Trail, .65 miles rated easy and the Lakeshore Trail, 1.75 miles rated easy. The Fern Creek Trail begins and ends at Brewer Cabin, a one-room log cabin built in […]
Saturday, February 3 – “Pick a Park” series. Standing Stone State Park. Hilham. 4.7 miles rated moderate. Parts of the trail around the lake are uphill both ways, but the views are great. Meet at 10:00 A.M. CT at the Visitor Center for a slow, cold jaunt around Kelly Lake. Bring sturdy shoes, sturdy stick, […]
Tuesday, February 13 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Jana Foster will give a presentation from a recent hike in the Dolomites in Italy. The Dolomites also known as the Dolomite Mountains are a mountain range in northeastern Italy and known for the beauty and diversity of the landscape. […]
Tuesday, March 12 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Pick-A-Park Trivia Game Night! Test your Tennessee State Parks knowledge for silly prizes and bragging rights!For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser at 615-971-8894 or djconatser@comcast.net
Tuesday, April 9 – Chapter Meeting – 5:00 P.M. CT. NOTE TIME CHANGE. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. We are meeting early for an important discussion of items related to the October 25-27 TTA Annual Meeting our chapter is hosting with the Highland Rim chapter at Fall Creek Falls State Park. Bring your dinner because […]
Tuesday, May 14 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 P.M. CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. This is our hike planning meeting for July through December hikes. Bring your calendars to schedule hikes you want to lead or ideas for hikes. If you cannot attend and want to lead a hike, contact hike coordinator Sara Pollard […]
Tuesday, June 11 – Chapter Picnic – 6:00 pm CT. Our annual June picnic is at Sara Kennedy’s house for Fun at the Firepit. The address is 715 Regal Drive in Regency Park. The chapter will furnish barbecue and buns. Bring a side or dessert to share and your own drink and lawn chair. Invite […]
Tuesday, July 9 – Chapter Meeting – 7:00 pm CT. Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station. Geoff and Patty Hull will share their hiking trip in northern Wales in May 2016. They will focus on the Isle of Angelsey, hiking to North Stack and South Stack, and Holyhead. For more information contact Chapter Co-Chair Jeanne Conatser […]
