Tennessee State Parks seeks Input on Paris Landing State Park Outdoor Recreation
December 6, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee State Parks will seek input from visitors of Paris Landing State Park in a meeting on December 14th, 2021to discuss replacement options for the swimming pool currently at the park.
Parks officials announced that the swimming pool will not reopen. The swimming pool was closed in 2020 and 2021 due to complications related to COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Reopening the pool is unfeasible due to aging facilities, declining visitation pre-COVID 19 Coronavirus, and high expenses.
Paris Landing Landing State Park. (Tennessee State Parks)
TWRA 2021-22 Winter Trout Stocking Program has begun
December 5, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has begun its 2021-22 winter trout stocking schedule. TWRA plans to release approximately 75,000 rainbow trout into Tennessee waters through March.
The program provides numerous close to home trout fishing opportunities for anglers during the winter months. These fisheries also provide a great opportunity to introduce children or first-time anglers to fishing.
TWRA 2021-22 Winter Trout Stocking Program has begun
Eat Frozen Strawberries Year-Round to Naturally Boost Your Immunity
December 5, 2021
As greater importance is placed on building strong immune systems these days, nutrients such as vitamin C are gaining in popularity.
According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, fruits and vegetables are the best sources of vitamin C. Getting your vitamin C from food helps the body absorb the vitamin better and minimizes any risk of toxicity.
Add a sweet bit of nutrition to your breakfast with California strawberry waffles.
TWRA reports CWD-Positive Deer found in Weakley County
December 3, 2021
Nashville, TN – the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports a deer harvested in Weakley County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The CWD-positive deer changes Weakley County from being a high-risk CWD county to a CWD-positive county.
Deer carcass exportation and wildlife feeding restrictions have been in effect since the county became high-risk due to the proximity of a positive deer in Henry County and remain in effect.
Give Traditional Recipes A Heart Healthy Twist
December 3, 2021
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States—about 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year, according to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)—but you can protect yourself 3 ways.
Heart-healthy* Mazola® helps make delicious Steak Tacos.
TSSAA announces BlueCross Bowl Football Championships begin Thursday
December 2, 2021
Written by John Brice
Murfreesboro, TN – It’s bigger than Arnold Schwarzanegger in “Terminator” and more raucous than AC/DC bellowing “Back In Black.”
More energizing than Randy Quaid proclaiming “I’m Back” in the classic Americana film, “Independence Day.”
This weekend, across three days in the Scenic City, Chattanooga hosts the 2021 BlueCross Bowl to crown Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association champions through the Volunteer State’s nine classifications.
Finley Stadium in Chattanooga Tennessee set to host 2021 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Championships.
A Few Lifestyle Changes can go along way to Preventing Diabetes
December 1, 2021
Bethesda, MD – Prediabetes is a serious medical condition that, if untreated, can put you at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
But the good news is that by making some healthy lifestyle changes, you can manage or even reverse your prediabetes and lower your chances of it developing into type 2 diabetes.
More fruits and vegetables and fewer sugary snacks in your diet can help you combat diabetes.
Tennessee Gas Prices fall another Two Cents
November 30, 2021
Nashville, TN – For the fourth straight week, The Tennessee gas price average declined – nearly two cents cheaper compared to last week.
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.10 which is 7 cents cheaper than one month ago and $1.20 more than one year ago.
COVID-19 News causes a drop in Oil Prices. A drop in crude oil prices is likely to stabilize prices at the pump this week. (AAA)
CDC Expands Recommendations for COVID-19 Booster
November 30, 2021
Written Dr. Rochelle Walensky
U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director
Atlanta, GA – Monday, November 29th, 2021, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strengthened its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older.
Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine.
Omicron COVID-19 news causes Oil Prices to plummet
November 29, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Crude oil prices initially tumbled more than $10.00 to $68 a barrel on Friday after news of the Omicron COVID-19 Coronavirus variant broke.
Meanwhile, consumers caught a little break as the national average price for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.39, down a penny since last week.
Will Gas Prices Follow Drop in Oil Prices? (AAA)
