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State Protecting Skinner Mountain From Future Development

Over 11,000 acres of economically and ecologically important land at Skinner Mountain will be protected from development. The national non-profit organization The Conservation Fund purchased the land for permanent protection through conservation easements. Tennessee Division of Forestry Spokesperson Tim Phelps said this area in Overton and Fentress Counties were highly threatened by development. Phelps said that now, the natural resources ... Read More »

Farmers Expecting Good Hay Crop This Year

Experts say good weather and a good spring season has led to a great hay crop for the Upper Cumberland. Warren County Agricultural Extension Agent Heath Nokes said that most farmers he has spoken with is either already harvesting or just about to harvest their hay. “Turned up a little dry now, but we had a great spring and it ... Read More »