Tag Archives: Cummins Falls

TennGreen Land Conservancy is holding its annual Hike-A-Thon to preserve the state’s natural landscape, Like Cummins Falls. Executive Director Alice Hudson Pell said some 650 people have already signed up. She said people can enter mileage virtually after hiking, climbing, paddling, biking, or trail running. She said people can donate to the conservancy to help protect the bounty of natural ... Read More »

The rebirth of Gainesboro’s downtown a result, in part, in the change of mindset that followed the COVID shutdown. That according to Jackson County Chamber Of Commerce Director Hope Vargas. The news of a possible boutique hotel last month follows the opening of new restaurants and shops on the once vacant square. “I think people really started thinking a little ... Read More »

Cummins Falls State Park is hosting a new nighttime campfire event on Wednesday to celebrate the annual Geminid Meteor Shower. Park Ranger Jordan Fraley said the event will include hot dogs, s’mores, and a fifteen minute long presentation about the meteor shower. Fraley said the community’s response to the event has been much greater than he expected. “I think that’s ... Read More »

The improved Cummins Falls Overlook is nearing completion, shooting for a January opening date. Cummins Falls Park Manager Ray Cutcher said all that is left is to add the handicap access to the overlook. He said they also still have to level out the area where you approach the deck. He said the 22-foot-wide deck now sticks out farther over ... Read More »

A Tech student working on his senior thesis discovered a flaw in the Cummins Falls State Park flash-flood sensors. A flood warning system was installed after a sudden rain event proved deadly in 2017. Geology major Alexander Brant said his Professor, Evan Hart, worked with TDEC to develop the system. “In the process of working on this flood warning system ... Read More »

Cummins Falls State Park named one of the top destinations for outdoor enthusiasts by Readers Digest. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said it makes him proud that there are people who feel that way about the area. He said he believes it is the park’s trails, waterfalls, and sense of adventure that attract people to explore it. “It’s not something that ... Read More »

The second ornament in the Jackson County Historical Society’s Christmas series of historic places is available for purchase. Last year, ornaments were designed after the county courthouse. Treasurer Eldin Pippen said Cummins Falls gets the spotlight this year. “The ornament is a replica of the falls,” Pippen said. “It has a little bit of the fall foliage seen on it ... Read More »

Four Upper Cumberland State Parks have received the highest honor from TDEC for their efforts in environmental sustainability. Burgess Falls, Cummins Falls, Rock Island and Standing Stone all received platinum status in the, “Go Green With Us,” program. Regional Director of External Affairs Tara Wohlgemuth said only 10 out of the 56 state parks earned the highest ranking. “The four ... Read More »

Community Leaders from around Jackson County attended an open forum Wednesday night to discuss a master plan for recreation. Botanical gardens to tractor pulls were discussed as ideas to draw people into the county. County Mayor Randy Heady said the plan over the next 10 years, needs to be finding the missing piece between Granville and Cummins Falls. “How do ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee unveiled a plan Thursday to shave another $284 million in revenue from the new fiscal year budget. Representative Ryan Williams and the House Finance Committee discussed budget priorities with the governor Thursday. “They presented us a way in which we can continue to cut, areas where we can cut, and rob Peter to pay Paul for a ... Read More »