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Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
Welcome, The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 50,000 acres on and around Kentucky Lake in northwest Tennessee. The refuge's three units, Big Sandy, Duck River, and Busseltown, stretch for 65 miles along the Tennessee River. Established in 1945, the refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as an important resting and feeding area for wintering waterfowl, as well as, many migratory birds and resident wildlife. ... [Read More]
Tennessee QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau
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Hydrology Information for east Tennessee, southwest Virginia and extreme southwest North Carolina
Daily Tennessee Basin Lake Stages and Forecasts ... Lakes/Rivers AHPS ... Daily TVA Lake Basins Rainfall Information ... [Read More]
Middle Tennessee Lake Happenings
Catfish: Very good on both lakes. Look shallow on both lakes. ... Largemouth: I’m still hearing about fish being taken in the 4 to 7 pound range and I’m seeing many 1 to 3 pounders on both lakes. Overall the fishing is good. ... Local Lake Happenings in Middle Tennessee ... [Read More]
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Blue Ridge Dam was constructed on the Toccoa River in 1930 by the Toccoa Electric Power Company, a subsidiary of the Tennessee Electric Power Company. TVA purchased the facility in 1939 for hydroelectric power production. The lake is entirely within Fannin County, Georgia, and the closest towns are Blue Ridge and Morganton. Blue Ridge is 11 miles long, 3,290 acres in size at normal summer pool and has approximately 65 miles of shoreline. The Chattahoochee National Forest borders part of the lake. Principal game fish include smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegill, and walleye. ... [Read More]
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Wilson Lake ... Historic Wilson Dam was constructed during 1918-1925 as part of the World War I effort. The dam is adjacent to the cities of Florence and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Wilson Lake contains 15,500 acres of surface water and is 15.5 miles long. The waters below Wilson are known as the "Smallmouth Capital of the World" for the trophy smallmouth bass caught there. ... Wilson Lake Web Site ... [Read More]
Tennessee Department of Transportation - Cycling Tennessee
From the mountains of East Tennessee to Reelfoot Lake in West Tennessee, bicycle enthusiasts have unlimited choices of scenic routes to travel. The Tennessee Department of Transportation established bicycle routes for the state and provides route information. TDOT's bicycle coordinator for the State of Tennessee plans new bicycle routes and assists in disseminating information on established bicycle routes in Tennessee. The criteria for establishing a new bicycle route encompasses determining lane width, curves and grades, line of sight and public utilization. ... [Read More]
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Melton Hill Lake is on the Clinch River and is a relatively long, narrow lake with 173 miles of shoreline and 5,690 acres of surface water. Melton Hill Dam features a navigation lock that allows boat passage to Watts Bar and other TVA lakes on the Tennessee River. Melton Hill is located near Knoxville and Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is easily accessible from Interstate 40. ... Melton Hill Lake Web Site ... Map: Melton Hill Lake ... [Read More]
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