It’s Time For Boating and Fishing Season!

It’s Time For Boating and Fishing Season!

    The weather is warming up in Tennessee! This is the perfect time to fish or head out on the water with family and friends.  Any Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989 must successfully complete the Boating Safety Exam. Boater Education...
Boaters Can Help Mother Earth and Beyond

Boaters Can Help Mother Earth and Beyond

Mother Earth needs a little help from boaters, but what can they do to make the biggest difference this summer on the water? The non-profit BoatUS Foundation has three earth-friendly tips that will go a long way on April 22, Earth Day, and all summer boating season...
Remembering Tony Sloan

Remembering Tony Sloan

A Lifelong Passion for Marinas From a young age, Tony Sloan’s life was intertwined with the water, beginning with his work as a teenager at Grider Hill, the marina his parents, Bruce and Lola Gay (Ross) Sloan, had earlier established on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky....
The Legend of Dale Hollow Lake

The Legend of Dale Hollow Lake

Fishing Towns There are very few places that live up to the word “legendary,” but you’ll find one of those places on the Tennessee/Kentucky border, about an hour north of Nashville. This legendary place can claim some of the biggest smallmouth bass that have ever been...
Hazards of Swimming or Fishing Near a Marina

Hazards of Swimming or Fishing Near a Marina

Marinas are vibrant hubs of activity, offering a place to dock boats, fuel up and enjoy the beauty of the water. However, while marinas are essential for boaters, they present hidden dangers for swimmers and anglers. “Understanding these hazards can prevent...
Essential Tips for Cold Weather Boating

Essential Tips for Cold Weather Boating

Observe Safe Boating in Frigid Waters Boating in frigid waters can be a breathtaking experience, with serene winter landscapes and fewer crowds on the water. However, cold weather boating also comes with significant risks, including hypothermia, cold shock and ice...