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Overmountain Rally TN- Bringing ARA Rally Racing to the Mountains of East Tennessee

Dave Matheson, the owner and organizer of the Bristol Forest Rally, discusses the organization and history of the rally. The Bristol Forest Rally is a stage rally that takes place on National Forest gravel roads. It is similar to mountain bike Enduro racing, but with cars. The rally started in 2021 and has been steadily growing each year, with plans to expand to a two-day national championship event called the Overmountain Rally [https://overmountain-rally.com/] in 2024. Spectators can watch the rally for free in designated areas, and volunteering opportunities are available. The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, a 501 c3 nonprofit, serves as the steering committee and editorial board for the Geotourism MapGuide website. It is comprised of volunteers from a seven state region. The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/]

Knoxville Adventure Collective

Owner of Knoxville Adventure Collective [https://knoxvilleadventure.com/], Jon Terry joins Julie to talk about the adventures that his business offers visitors who want to get on the river or greenways. From biking to rock climbing to paddle trips, learn more with Jon.   From your Artsy, outdoor, kind of Town see the river in a "whole new way."  Guided tours or simply rent equipment, learn more about how to discover the rivers. The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, a 501 c3 nonprofit, serves as the steering committee and editorial board for the Geotourism MapGuide website. It is comprised of volunteers from a seven state region. The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/]

Why do Professional Anglers Love the Tennessee River System

We had a chance to attend media day at the 2023 Bassmasters Classic in Knoxville, TN. Find out why professional anglers love the Tennessee River system for both competitive and for recreational fishing. Listen to anglers, Gerald Swindle, Scott Canterbury, David Mullins, Brandon Card, Tristan McCormick, Jon Cox, Clifford Pirch, Cody Huff, Drew Cook, Greg Hackney and the winner of the 2023 Bassmaster Classic Jeff Gustafson talk about the river system and where the sweet spots are. The Classic is an annual event inviting the the best bass anglers in the world to compete in head to head competition.     The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, a 501 c3 nonprofit, serves as the steering committee and editorial board for the Geotourism MapGuide website. It is comprised of volunteers from a seven state region. The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/]

Pro Bass Anglers- Jeff Gustafson- 2023 Bassmaster Classic Winner

We had a chance to catch up with angler, Jeff Gustafson [http://www.gussyoutdoors.com/] at media day before the 2023 Bassmaster Classic on Fort Loudoun and Tellico Lakes. Listen in to Jeff's comments about his chances at the Classic and his take on fishing the Tennessee River lake system. Knoxville, Tennessee hosted the event that drew over 100,000 angling enthusiasts to the 4 day event.  The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, a 501 c3 nonprofit, serves as the steering committee and editorial board for the Geotourism MapGuide website. It is comprised of volunteers from a seven state region. The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/]

Vol for Life- Leading by Example

University of Tennessee's grad- Hudson volunteered during his student career at UT.  In this podcast, Hudson reflects on why volunteering was valuable for his academic career, and for the work he completed for the ExploreTRV project.    His work connected with him with recreational and heritage destinations in and around the University of Tennessee's campus.   Volunteers are the heart and soul of non-profit organizations.  ServeUTK [https://leadserve.utk.edu/serveutk/] is a social based platform matching student with community partners.   The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, a 501 c3 nonprofit, serves as the steering committee and editorial board for the Geotourism MapGuide website. It is comprised of volunteers from a seven state region. The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/exploretennesseerivervalley/]