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.
Mortgage Rates Change Course
July 15, 2011
New York, NY – Mortgage rates moved lower this week with the benchmark conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 4.69 percent, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.36 discount and origination points.
To see rates in your area, go to Mortgage Rates. [Read more]
Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show
July 11, 2011
July 14th, 2011
Jackson, TN – Blue skies, golden sunshine, friendly people, and oh yeah, one of the most exquisite gardens in West Tennessee…sounds like a setting for a good time.
At the annual University of Tennessee Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show, the mood is always festive. With thousands of trees, shrubs and flowers on display, plus exciting presentations, unique vendors and good food, it’s easy to see why people love to come to this event, and why it was voted a “Top 20 Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Summer Celebration Lawn & Garden Show
Tennessee Announces 2011-2012 Free and Reduced Price meal Guidelines
July 6, 2011
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education today announced the 2011-2012 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for free and reduced price meals for children in Tennessee’s schools. The USDA’s school meals programs help ensure all students have access to nutritious meals. [Read more]
Celebrate July 4th Weekend at Land Between the Lakes
June 28, 2011
Golden Pond, KY— Celebrate July 4th weekend with unique activities at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. Whether you’re reliving the patriotic spirit of the 1850s or “picnicking” with the animals, there will be an outdoor activity for every member of the family to enjoy.
Join us for a day–or the entire weekend–LBL staff will be offering fun and educational programs all weekend long. The highlight of the weekend is Monday, July 4th, as The Homeplace (HP) hosts a traditional 1850’s Independence Day Celebration. Kick off the day’s festivities at 1:00pm with the raising of the 1850’s USA 30-star flag. A favorite speech in the 1850s was the reading of The Declaration of Independence; join the group reading after the flag-raising.
Celebrate July 4th at Land Between the Lakes
