Snakes of Tennessee

Melanie StatenAnderson, Our Town Outdoors

Now that spring is here, we are back outside again enjoying hiking and exploring nature. Understanding what we may encounter outside helps us be safe and prepared.
Meet the “Ssssnakes of …

Flatwater Tales goes live in 2022

Melanie StatenAnderson, Our Town Arts

Discounted early bird tickets for the Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, featuring three world-renowned storytellers, are now available for the June 4 afternoon and evening performances. This popular annual event will …

Friday bird watch

Beth KinnaneAnderson, Our Town Outdoors

This lovely photo of a female red-bellied woodpecker was captured by Jon Gustin near his Norris home. He said she stops by fairly regularly. Woodpeckers of all varieties depend on …

Saving the American Chestnut

Melanie StatenAnderson, Our Town Outdoors

Tuesday, February 22
American Chestnut trees in the Eastern United States were once up to 100 feet tall and nine feet around, much like the Redwoods in California, before the chestnut …