November 2, 2023 @ 5:30 am – 6:30 pm
Thursday, November 2 — Scenic City Chapter Quarterly Meeting, Hixson Community Center, 5401 School Drive, Hixson TN 37343. Agenda pending.
Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
By Betsy Darken
Thursday, November 2 — Scenic City Chapter Quarterly Meeting, Hixson Community Center, 5401 School Drive, Hixson TN 37343. Agenda pending.
Meeting Location: Barnabas Center at 506 Fair Street, Franklin, TN 37064
Social hour begins at 6 pm with the meeting starting at 7 pm. Our program this quarter will be a report from Jackie Kelly who hiked the entire Natchez Trace, from Nashville, TN to Natchez, Mississippi. The Natchez Trace is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states (TN, AL, MS). It roughly follows the “Old Natchez Trace,” a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, “Kaintucks,” European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy a scenic drive as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the Parkway. Jackie was not able to present this program in December due to illness. She is feeling much better and she will present the trials and tribulations of someone who had a dream and followed thru with both perseverance and courage. We hope that all our members (current and prospective) will join us at the quarterly meeting.
We will also discuss potential Spring/Summer hikes which will include the Short Springs Wildflower Hike in April. We would also like input on the proposed TTA Annual Meeting in 2025 in association with the Clarksville Chapter. Hope to see you then!!
Marvin Caine/Jane Coffey
By Sara Pollard
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 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
(615) 971-8894
djconatser@comcast.net
The 6 pm meeting is held at the First United Methodist Church Annex 69 Neecham St. We will meet for dinner at Bunkers Bar and Grill, 750 East HWY 70, Crossville, TN at 4:30 pm. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm at the church annex. Please email or text Bill ttaplateauchairperson@gmail.com 931-335-9360 your intent to join us for dinner.
931-335-9360
By Mary Schwab
Monthly Chapter Meeting. Meet 6 p.m.. CT, at Wade Bourne Nature Center, 2308 Rotary Park Drive, Clarksville. Two volunteers will provide snacks for everyone. Bring your own drinks. Contact Paula Sanders 954-993-5541 or Suva Bastin 931-645-2849.
954-993-5541
At first glance, Cedar Glades may not look very interesting. On closer inspection, however, they reveal an ecological complexity unique to Middle Tennessee. Join Margie Hunter – author, naturalist, gardener, Board of Directors for the TN Naturalist Program and facilitator for the Long Hunter State Park Chapter. She will explore the geology and physical conditions influencing the hardy mix of plants and animals that make their home in and around the limestone glades of the Central Basin. Plan to attend and join us for dinner prior the meeting at Jason’s Deli, next door to REI at 5:00. Invite a friend.
615-587-0085
wm.doug.burroughs@gmail.com