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Screaming Eagle Trail Launch Ceremony at Rivers and Spires Festival
The Latest Trail In The Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways Program
Clarksville, TN — The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development officially launched the Screaming Eagle Trail at a special event Friday, April 20th held at the Rivers and Spires Festival in Clarksville, Tennessee. The 13th of 16 self-guided driving tours in the Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways program, The Screaming Eagle travels 353 miles from Nashville throughout other cities in Middle Tennessee.
The Screaming Eagle Trail is the result of a partnership between multiple state agencies and city and county officials. The end result is a trail made up of sites and attractions in Benton, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and Stewart counties that travels through Middle Tennessee’s history, landscape, music and cuisine.
With the dedication of the Screaming Eagle Trail complete the sign is unveiled
State and local officials participated in the special event, including Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Susan Whitaker, Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer,State Senator Tim Barnes, State Representative John Tidwell, Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, and COL William B. Hickman, the Deputy Commander of Operations for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). At the launch, dignitaries welcomed guests, thanked participating partners on the trail committee, premiered the 23-page comprehensive brochure and unveiled one of the TDOT highway signs that will soon mark the trail.
COL William B. Hickman, the Deputy Commander of Operations for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) addresses the crowd
The trail officially begins at the Downtown Nashville Visitor Center where guests can pick up brochures, maps and coupons before heading out to discover Tennessee’s back roads. However, visitors can choose to begin their trip at any site along the path. Once on the trail, travelers can explore Middle Tennessee’s sites, attractions and outdoor adventures at various stops along the trail.
Learn about Tennessee women who have made their mark on history, from legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt and track star Wilma Rudolph to two of country music’s queens, Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Get a taste of the region’s history, from the Civil War stories of Fort Donelson National Battlefield to the African-American heritage of the area, including the impact of historically black colleges and universities.
Tennessee is filled with great outdoor opportunities, with several state and local parks, trails and marinas located on the Screaming Eagle, including Dunbar Cave State Park, Centennial Park and Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Also on the Screaming Eagle, appetites are curbed at a number of eateries, including Cissie Lynn’s Country Story, Bobbie’s Dairy Dip and Silkes Old World Bakery.
The Department of Tourist Development provides marketing support and branding starter kits for each new trail, including development of trail logos, design and oversight of the award-winning Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways website at www.tntrailsandbyways.com and creation of a comprehensive trails brochure highlighting attractions, culinary, agritourism, outdoor recreation, shopping, history, culture, music and much more.
For more information on the Screaming Eagle Trail, please contact Derrick Smith at Derrick.Smith@tn.gov or visit www.tntrailsandbyways.com.
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April 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Rivers and Spires was so much fun!!
I would like to invite the community to bring your friends and family to my business launch – Grand opening celebration at El Toro Mexican Restaurant on this Thursday, April 26th at 6:00pm.. We will have Happy Hour drink specials for event attendees and their friends and family! Two Licensed Massage therapists will be there doing chair massages, (Kim Johnson) and we will have guest speakers Sean Kihara and Kim Pena-Molnar sharing their amazing storys and knowledge on business ownership and entrepreneurialism. Free samples of luxury skin care products and a raffle for a free product (up to $200.00 value) will be the highlights of the celebration!!! Please friend me and RSVP to http://www.GoddessSkin.MyRandF.com so I can make sure there is seating available. If you would like you can call me with any questions at 931-624-9021… Thanks so much to El Toro for providing a wonderful venue for this extraordinary event!!