TDOT Announces Aeronautics Grant for Henry County Airport
September 7, 2011
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced today that a state aeronautics grant totaling $40,000 has been approved for the Henry County Airport. The State provided $36,000 while the local portion was $4,000. The aeronautics grant is for infrastructure and other improvements.
Labor Day is More Than a Day Off from Work
September 5, 2011
Washington, D.C. – Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
This Labor Day, take a minute to honor America’s hardworking men and women by showing who’s special in your life. Is it the nurse or teacher who made a difference? Or maybe a relative who labored as a steelworker or ironworker? Or, as we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, is it one of the many first responders who rushed into burning buildings to save lives?
Special Living History Encampment at Fort Donelson
August 30, 2011
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Dover, TN – This year the Nation commemorates the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War. This September 3rd and 4th, Fort Donelson National Battlefield will commemorate 150th anniversary of the building of this unique Confederate fort, Fort Donelson, along the Cumberland River.
On September 3rd and 4th, a living history encampment will be offered at the main unit of Fort Donelson National Battlefield, along Highway 79 in Dover, Tennessee. During the weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the strategic importance of this Confederate fort, how it was built, and why and how how troops were recruited for the Confederate cause. The encampment will be available from 10:00am to 4:00pm both days. [Read more]
Annual Stewart County Between the Rivers Homecoming
August 29, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Former residents of the area now known as Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will gather again this Labor Day weekend for their annual Homecoming.
The yearly reunion for those from the Stewart County, TN portion of LBL provides a chance for former Between the Rivers residents to celebrate and reminisce. It will take place Sunday, September 4th, at the Bison Range Picnic Area, on The Trace in the southern portion of LBL. [Read more]
Tennessee joins Lapsed Boater Recruitment Program in an effort to increase Boat Registration Renewals
August 21, 2011
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating in the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Lapsed Boat Registration Pilot Program. The program is directed at increasing boat registration renewals among lapsed boaters.
Tennessee is the fourth state to implement the direct mail pilot effort developed by RBFF in partnership with the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). Tennessee joins Florida, Ohio and Oregon.
“We’re thrilled that Tennessee is joining our pilot program to increase boat registration renewals,” said RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson. “Boat registrations are critical to state fish and wildlife and boating infrastructure programs, and we’ve learned that if we simply remind boat owners about the joys of the sport and the important impact their participation has, they’ll get back out on the water.”
Tennessee is one of the nation's leading states offering recreational waterways, and most "Volunteer State" residents will at some time take advantage of this tremendous opportunity.
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Special Programs for August
July 31, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Nestled between the beautiful Kentucky and Barkley lakes, Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area offers unique opportunities for recreation and education.
Whether you want to relax on one of two enchanting lakes, camp with the family on a weekend getaway, hike with friends on one of it’s scenic trails, or plan a group wildlife viewing adventure, Land Between The Lakes has something you are sure to enjoy.
With more than 170,000 acres and 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline, why not let Land Between The Lakes be your getaway place?
There are several Special Programs going on through the month of August at LBL. [Read more]
Ice Cream Social and Antique Car Show
July 29, 2011
Paris, TN – Tickets are available for the The 2nd Annual Downtown Paris Ice Cream Social and Antique Car Show, slated for Saturday, July 30th from 3:00pm-6:00pm in Downtown Paris. A minimum donation of $10.00 is requested for adult tickets and a $5.00 donation for children under 12.
For more information on this event, please visit www.visitdowntownparis.com.
2011 Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday is August 5th-7th
July 27, 2011
Nashville, TN – The State of Tennessee’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday is held every year on the first Friday in August and ends the following Sunday night. This year’s tax-free holiday weekend begins at 12:01am on Friday, August 5th and ends Sunday, August 7th at 11:59pm.
For those making purchases in Montgomery County, this means a savings of 9.5 percent on purchases that meet the tax free requirements. [Read more]
Roku releases their new generation of stand alone streaming video players
July 21, 2011
Best-Selling Streaming Players made more powerful to support casual games
Saratoga, CA – Setting a new standard in streaming entertainment, Roku has introduced the Roku 2, a new family of streaming players. Available in three models – the Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS – this new line brings popular casual games including Angry Birds to the TV alongside Roku’s large and growing selection of entertainment. Roku 2 players also feature a sleek new design that’s more energy-efficient than before, using less than two watts of power.
Veterinary Pet Insurance Reveals Top 10 Most Unusual Dog and Cat Names of 2011
July 21, 2011
Sorry Max, Some Pet Owners Pick Peculiarity Over Popularity
Brea, CA – Although “Bella” and “Max” may lead the pack as the most popular names for pets, thousands of others are donning monikers of a less conventional form. For the fourth consecutive year, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, is celebrating the most clever, creative and quirky pet names across the country.
VPI employees selected 50 unusual dog names and 50 unusual cat names from the company’s database of more than 485,000 insured pets and narrowed them down by voting for the 10 wackiest names in each category.
(L to R) Almost-A-Dog and Ozzy Pawsbourne top the list of unusual names for a dog and cat.
