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Fall Creek Falls Reopens Pool After Extended Hiatus

The pool at Fall Creek Falls State Park has reopened after being closed for two-years. Park Manager Jacob Young said the pool has a new water slide as well as new shade areas at the snack bar. “It’s been a big hit,” Young said. “All of our local folks and visitors have missed it, and then our vendors that work ... Read More »

Competitive Pools Among Top Requests At Cookeville’s Tuesday Public Meeting

Competitive swimming facilities among the top priorities of Cookeville residents during a Tuesday night public meeting. Community members had the opportunity to vote on features for the facility such as indoor vs. outdoor, lazy rivers, and hot tubs among others. Aquatics Facility Steering Committee Member Laurie Smith said residents asked about both indoor and outdoor competitive pools. “Lane pools that ... Read More »

Standing Stone State Park Pool Reopening This Spring

Standing Stone State Park will reopen its pool next spring season after being shut down for two years because of COVID. Director of Strategy and Support Brian Clifford said the decision comes down from TDEC Deputy Commissioner Jim Bryson. “We’re in a position where we think we’ve managed our COVID protocols quite well,” Clifford said. “We are seeing a decline ... Read More »

Morristown Community Center Will Benefit Both Locals and Visitors

The City of Morristown’s work on a new 115,000-square-foot aquatic and community center could serve as a model as Cookeville begins exploration in future Leisure Services projects. Morristown Mayor Gary Chesney said that the idea for a center has been in public conversation within the community since the late 1990s. Chesney said they funded the 35 million dollar bond issue ... Read More »

McMinnville Hiring Lifeguards for Summer

You can get paid to spend your summer at the pool by applying to be a lifeguard with McMinnville Parks and Recreation. Wellness Coordinator and Pool Manager Mari-Lynn Wilson said in addition to being at the pool, lifeguards gain valuable experience that can further them in life. “Being a lifeguard is so rewarding–it is a good first step for people ... Read More »

Celina Fills Recreation Board, Focusing On Donaldson Park Improvements

Celina has filled its five member Recreational Advisory Board after four community members stepped up to the task. Mayor Tonya Spears said now work can begin to create recreational programs and focus on Donaldson Park improvements. Spears said the number one priority is a splash pad and possibly a pool. “There is a very large area in front of where ... Read More »

Livingston City Pool Set To Reopen For Memorial Day After Long Closure

The Livingston City Pool will reopen on Memorial Day after a long year with less recreation in the city. Mayor Curtis Hayes said reopening is possible thanks to the vaccine rollout during the cold season. “Get our swimming pool back up and going, I think it’s important that kids have social events as much as adults do,” Hayes said. “I ... Read More »