Tag Archives: Sunset Marina

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants public feedback on a proposed 135-acre expansion of Sunset Marina at Dale Hollow Lake. Dale Hollow Lake Manager Crystal Tingle said the expansion would add 55 land acres and 80 acres of water to the marina’s property. She said the marina has proposed a plan for 100 new boat slips, a picnic shelter, ... Read More »

TWRA Boating Enforcement has extended the no-wake zone at Sunset Marina after dangerous incidents there last summer. Marina General Manager Tom Allen said the TWRA conducted a boat traffic and safety study last July. He said during the busy season this year, the entire length of the harbor will be a no-wake zone. Allen said he sees this as a ... Read More »

Sunset Marina will be home to several brand-new facilities by the time the spring boating season rolls around. Marina General Manager Tom Allen said the marina is still in the process of rebuilding after a fire destroyed half of the floating facility in August. He said they are pushing to have everything rebuilt and open to the public by April ... Read More »

A distinct fishing environment. That’s one of the attributes bringing new fishing tournaments to Dale Hollow Lake, according to Bill Dance Giant Bass Open Creator Shane Frazier. The Open announced its 2024 schedule includes a weekend at Dale Hollow Lake. Frazier said the lake was chosen from a group of thirteen Bill Dance Signature Lakes due to its diverse fishing ... Read More »

Sunset Marina continues to assess the damages and repairs needed following the explosion and fire last month. Co-owner Tom Allen said that Sunset Marina is trying to keep to a self-imposed deadline of the marina opening again in mid-April if possible. “We haven’t even begun rebuilding we’re still cleaning up the fire debris and still assessing the damage to see ... Read More »

Sunset Marina Owner Tom Allen says prayer and community support is helping his family and team move forward after losing the storefront in a fire Thursday evening. Allen said he was in the upper parking lot taking drone footage of the marina when he heard a loud explosion. Turning around, he said the flames coming from the marina had him ... Read More »

The Sunset Marina storefront appears to be a total loss after an hours-long blaze Thursday. Pickett/Overton County EMA Director Chris Massiongale said preliminary information indicates a houseboat striking the dock could be the initial cause of the fire. “Which dislodged the gas pumps and apparently gas was going everywhere and an explosion happened or the gas caught fire shortly thereafter,” ... Read More »

Sunset Marina will continue its 10 year run as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers certified Clean Marina, after being recognized by the Nashville District. Vice President and General Manager Tom Allen said his marina is judged on how it manages sewage, fuel and chemicals, all things that could cause damage to Dale Hollow Lake. Allen said it’s a tedious ... Read More »

Pickett County’s Volunteer Rescue Squad received over $1,200 in donations from a collection box set up at Sunset Marina. Rescue Squad Captain Garry Garrett said even though the city and county provide money, donations to the rescue squad make their work possible. Garrett said getting the support of the people they volunteer to help, allows the rescue squad members to ... Read More »

Watchers of the Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Cam will have to find a new way to eagle-watch. Sunset Marina Manager Tom Allen said the tree containing the nest was struck by lightening and fell. Luckily, the eaglets, Obey and River, and their parents were spotted flying and seem to be unharmed. “We do not think they were injured or impacted, ... Read More »