Barren Fork and Collins River Paddle. McMinnville. The Barren Fork River is a tributary of the Collins River. We will paddle about 6 miles from the Barren Fork River Dam at Pepper Branch Park (120 Old Morrison Road) and take out at the old VFW building on Highway 70S in McMinnville. We will have to shuttle vehicles to the VFW building and there is a $5 parking fee. Pack snacks, lunch and plenty of water. For more information or to sign up, contact Wayne Yancey at 615-887-0212 or wayne.yancey@gmail.com.
Elk River Float, Winchester. Tims Ford Dam to Farris Creek Bridge. 8 miles. Joint activity with the Highland Rim Chapter. Meet at 7:30 am CT at the put in on the Elk River just downstream from Tims Ford Dam. Turn into the parking lot marked “River Access” off Hwy 50 east of the Elk River Bridge. The parking lot for river access is just west of the turn for Tims Ford Dam. We will arrange the vehicle shuttle to the takeout at 2292 Farris Creek Bridge Road in Belvidere. This paddle has an easy put in and take out. Bring snacks, lunch, plenty of water and sunscreen. For more information or to sign up, contact Sara Pollard at 615-714-3610 or sarabpollard@gmail.com.
June 17 -m Elk River Float, Winchester, TN. Tims Ford Dam Tailwater to Farris Creek Bridge. 8 miles. Joint activity with the Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Meet at 7:30 am CDT at the put in on the Elk River just downstream from Tims Ford Dam. Turn into the parking lot marked “River Recreation” off Hwy 50 east of the Elk River Bridge. The parking lot for River access is just west of the turn for Tims Ford Dam. We will arrange the vehicle shuttle to the take out, 2292 Farris Creek Bridge, Belvidere, TN. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. This paddle has a easy put in and take out. In addition to your boat, paddles and PFD, bring a lot of water, lunch, hat and sunscreen.
June 4 – Tennessee River Gorge Paddle. 8 miles. Suck Creek boat ramp to Raccoon Mountain boat ramp, Marion County, TN. Joint event with the Murfreesboro Chapter. Meet at the Suck Creek Boat Ramp, 1900 Suck Creek Road, Chattanooga at 8 am CDT to arrange a vehicle shuttle to our take out at Raccoon Mountain boat ramp. This paddle passes through Prentice Cooper State Forest. We will see Bald Eagles, Osprey, turtles and otters. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Bring a lot of water, snacks, lunch, binoculars, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Please wear your PFD.
May 17-19 Camping at Ragland Bottom Campground, Smithville, TN. Paddling to Burgess Falls on Thursday from Cane Hollow Road Recreation Area. Hiking at Burgess Falls State Park after the paddle. Paddling to Fancher Falls on Friday from Johnson Chapel Recreation Area. Hiking at Edgar Evins State Park after the paddle. Joint activity with the Murfreesboro Chapter. Beautiful Ragland Bottom Campground is located on Center Hill Lake. Contact Joan Hartvigsen for more information and camping reservations, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914.
October 7 – Tennessee River Kayaking. Nickajack Lake Shellmound Rec Area Boat Launch, Jasper. Joint event with Murfreesboro Chapter, Sara Pollard. Meet at 9am CT at Shellmound Recreation Area boat launch. Take Exit 158 off Interstate 24 East and turn right. Continue pass Little Cedar Mountain trailhead and follow signs to Shellmound Recreation Area and Campground. Bring water and lunch. We will explore the bluffs of Little Cedar Mountain peninsula and two islands. Please register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net, 931-636-2914.