Tennessee Department of Agriculture says On Your Mark, Get Set and Slow Down for Fall
September 23, 2014
Nashville, TN – It’s September, and Christmas décor is lining store shelves. You’d think that the seasons are determined by which week school starts, and we’d all be wise to air out our winter coats now.
Amy Tavalin suggests that instead, we should stop the hands of time long enough to take in some local farmers markets this fall. “Fall has it all,” says Tavalin, “so don’t rush it.” [Read more]
AAA says 3 in 4 People will Travel during the Fall
September 22, 2014
45% prefer off-season travel, which can save hundreds of dollars
Tampa, FL – The summer travel season is over, but a new survey shows the majority of Americans are not ready to put their luggage away.
According to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse™ survey, three in four people plan to take at least one leisure trip of 50 miles or more, requiring overnight accommodations, in the next three months. Click here to view the survey.
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Experience Fall Colors at Land Between The Lakes
October 25, 2013
Golden Pond, KY – Enjoy fall–take a drive through Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. Revel in the cooler days, changing seasons, and autumn colors of your National Forest.
Visitors interested in viewing fall colors can drive the public access roads that meander through LBL. People can also hike, bike, ride on horseback, or ride ATVs on hundreds of miles of designated trails.
Fall Colors at Land Between the Lakes.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report West Nile virus cases on the rise
September 13, 2012
Washington, D.C. – As of September 11th, 2012, 48 states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes. A total of 2,636 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 118 deaths, have been reported to CDC.
Of these, 1,405 (53%) were classified as neuroinvasive disease (such as meningitis or encephalitis) and 1,231 (47%) were classified as non-neuroinvasive disease.
West Nile virus (WNV) activity reported to ArboNET, by state, United States, 2012 (as of September 11th, 2012)
ShopSmart’s Simple Fall Fix-Ups
September 20, 2011
An Easy Checklist to Save Big Dollars on Major Home Repairs
Yonkers, NY – Fall is the best time to get your house in order because come winter, small problems can turn into big-dollar nightmares. The October 2011 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, highlights key household maintenance tasks for the fall that can save readers more than $20,000 in repairs.
“People need to take home repairs seriously, especially with winter just a few months away,” said Lisa Lee Freeman, editor-in-chief of ShopSmart. “Now is the time to check and service any small problems before snow, ice, and freezing temperatures accentuate them.” [Read more]
ShopSmart Shares Organizing Tricks for Every Season
September 14, 2011
Simple Storage Solutions to Get Through the Year
Yonkers, NY – The start of fall means that it’s time to clean up the house, swap out clothes in your closets, and break out the seasonal tools in the garage. The October 2011 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, prepares readers with organizing tricks to keep everything tidy year-round. [Read more]
