Sunset Marina Blog

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....

Nestled on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, Sunset Marina is a one-stop shop for all your vacation needs. Whether you're seeking a cozy cabin getaway, an adventurous houseboat escapade, or a thrilling day on the water, Sunset Marina has something for everyone....

Dale Hollow Lakefront Dining: Sunset Marina's Restaurant with a View Looking for a restaurant that combines delicious food with stunning scenery? Look no further than Sunset Marina's restaurant, located on the shores of pristine Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee....

2024 Dale Hollow Spring Bass Classic Overall Winners. Total Weight for both Days. 1st Rex Reagan & Lee Malone 34.54 lbs. $2000.00 2nd Gilbert Jolley & Kyle Jolley 32.78 lbs. $1800.00 3rd Blake Smith & Chris Halfacre 32.16 lbs. $1600.00 4th Shaun Branscum...

Thank you so much to everyone who came out for our Byrdstown - Pickett Co. Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Also, thank the many people who have supported us and helped us the past eight months to recover from the August 10, 2023 fire. Brad Richardson, who...

Dale Hollow Lake has become a nesting spot for American Bald Eagles as they return each year to build or refurbish their nests, lay eggs and watch over their eaglets. One such quiet spot was noticed in 2016, and soon a group of volunteers took action to share the...

The Dale Hollow Lake Explorer 2024 Visitors Guide has arrived! The guide, printed annually, includes a map of the lake, points of interest, and everything you need to know about what to do, where to go, stay, eat and play on and around the lake. This valuable resource...

We know that it is important to protect our skin form burns and most of us have learned the hard way about protecting the “forgotten” places from sunburn – parts in our hair, behind the neck and ears and tops of our feet. But one of the most important places to...

Sunscreen isn’t just something you smear on your skin once a day! Actually, sunscreen works by essentially activating inside the cells of your skin and that is process that takes a minute. – It actually takes 20-30 minutes before your sunscreen application is...

Yucky Grill? Grab an onion! Cut an onion in half. Put a little cooking oil on the flat side of the onion. Stick a fork in the curved side of the onion if you want a handle. Scrub the onion vigorously on the grill. Not only with the onion chemicals help remove old food...

BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2020) – The 2020 Toyota Series Central Division will wrap up its season in Byrdstown, Tennessee next week (Oct. 29-31) with the Toyota Series at Dale Hollow Lake. Hosted by the Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce, the three-day...

The month of July marks UV Protection Month. It is a good time to remember that the ultra violet rays of the sunshine we love can be dangerous if we are not protected. We have all learned a lot about the need to slather everyone with sunscreen to protect skin from...

THE GRAND PRIZE: 4 TICKETS TO LUKE BRYAN'S SUNSET REPEAT TOUR IN CINCINNATI, OH ON JUNE 8 4 NIGHT MID-WEEK VACATION ON A 50' HOUSEBOAT AT SUNSET MARINA & RESORT 3 DAYS ENJOYING THE BRYANT DECKBOAT, FEATURED IN LUKE'S VIDEO HOW TO ENTER LIKE ORIGINAL POST THE...

In 2018 Dale Hollow Dam celebrated 75 years of operation and meeting the mission for which it was designed.  The dam continues to provide hydropower and support its other intended purposes such as flood risk reduction, water supply, environmental stewardship and...

By Chris Girdler, Former Kentucky State Senator (District 15), Somerset, KY This time of year, I find myself reflecting on one of the great witticisms of Yogi Berra, who once said, “It’s like Déjà vu all over again." Unfortunately, many people across our great...

Two new laws concerning recreational boating will become effective July 1 that are hoped to help increase safety on Tennessee waters. As of July 1, a requirement similar to the “Move Over” law on land will go into effect. As written, the new law will require boaters...

July 26, 2018 – Country mega-star Luke Bryan’s new video, “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” which was released today, is focusing attention on one of the Upper Cumberland Region’s premier lakes, Dale Hollow Lake. In late June, Sunset Marina on Dale...

Drumroll Please: The Dale Hollow Lake Eagles have names. By unanimous consent of the Dale Hollow Eagle Cam Committee, meet "Obey" the male Eagle, pictured on the right, and "River", the female Eagle pictured on the left. See the EagleCam on our site HERE.  #Obey...