Explore More- Getting Real Local in the Tennessee River Valley.
Julie Graham
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- 17
- Episodes
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- Ratings
- 2022
- First episode
About Explore More- Getting Real Local in the Tennessee River Valley.
Each show we are getting real local in the Tennessee River Valley, bringing local voices and local knowledge to tell the stories about the best historic, cultural, and outdoor recreation places and spaces across the seven state Tennessee Valley watershed..Go where the locals go. Know what the locals know.
- Publisher
- Julie Graham
- Category
- history · society & culture · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 7 Dec 2022
- Latest episode
- 26 Aug 2024
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
26 Aug 2024
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 in 2024. Spectators can watch the rally for free in designated a...
25 Mar 2024
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/)
20 Nov 2023
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/)
24 Jul 2023
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/)
24 Jul 2023
Johnsonville State Historic Park
Johnsonville State Historic Park (https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/entries/johnsonville-state-historic-park/f352983a-43b0-44e4-b615-0d710e32e4b5) is a day-use park named for former President Andrew Johnson who also served as the Union Military Governor of Tennessee during the Civil War. This 1,075-acre park commemorates the site of the Johnsonville Depot, the Battle of Johnsonville and the historic town site of Johnsonville that existed from 1864-1944 prior to the formation of Kentucky Lake. During the Civil War, the area served as a strategic Union supply depot. Listen to Park Manager and Historian, Bob Holliday talks about the history of the park and efforts underway to document more historic sites on the property. 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/)
24 Jul 2023
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/)
24 Jul 2023
Outsized Adventures with ROAM's Greg Wingo
Got 72 hours for an epic adventure? Listen in as ROAM (https://roamprojects.com/links.html)'s founder, Greg Wingo shares ideas for adrenalin adventures in the Tennessee River Valley Need an adventure idea: Pack-Cycling Backpack rafting and primitive camping Backpack hiking and backpack running? 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/)
8 Jun 2023
A Dam Named Norris
Norris Dam was the first of a series of dams that the Tennessee Valley Authority (https://tva-azr-eastus-cdn-ep-tvawcm-prd.azureedge.net/cdn-tvawcma/docs/default-source/kids/tva-history-for-kids.pdf?sfvrsn=b66347e_2) built as part of their mission to improve life for people in the Valley. During the Great Depression, the rural communities were struggling to survive. Most of the farming land around Norris Lake had been stripped of topsoil due to farming and logging practices. Electricity was only available in cities, and jobs were scarce. The Tennessee Valley Act of 1933 created the TVA and charged the agency to control flooding, improve navigation, and to bring cheap electricity to the people of the Valley. In this episode, Park Ranger, Joseph Gamble talks about the history of Norris Dam and the co-located, Norris Dam State Park (https://tnstateparks.com/parks/norris-dam). This park is a treasure trove for outdoor lovers with its paddling, camping, historic buildings, and trail system (https://norrislakeproject.com/nats/), which includes hiking, mountain biking, and horse trails. 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/)
7 Jun 2023
Frontier Forts in the Valley - The Legacy of the French Indian Wars on the Frontier
In 1756, the British were building forts on the western frontier to fortify their position during the French Indian War (1754- 1763.) Fort Loudoun (https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fort-loudoun) was commissioned by the British Colony of South Carolina to keep trade routes open with the Overhill Cherokee Nation. By 1760, due to mounting tension between the British and the Overhill Cherokee Nation, the fort was captured by the Cherokee and was never again used as a military garrison. It is said that the Overhill People destroyed the fort and the land reverted to its natural beauty. During the Depression, a reproduction of the fort was built on the location of the original fort. The site was designated as a state park in 1977. Park Ranger, Joseph Gamble talks about the history of the fort and the nearby Tellico Blockhouse. Why were these structures built? Who lived here? Learn more about this living history state park and the events that are held annually. 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/)
4 May 2023
The Making of a National Park-
In 1942, TVA's first dam, Norris Dam was generating power and World War II was being fought in two theaters- Europe and Japan. How did these two events combine to birth a National Park? Oak Ridge Historian, Ray Smith takes us from the beginning of the "Secret City (https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/entries/preserving-the-stories-manhattan-national-historical-park/76760848-13cf-46d2-a479-39515a2a7562)" project being built in Oak Ridge and powered by Norris Dam to the establishment of the Manhattan Project National Historic Park. Learn about the history behind Little Boy and the efforts to commemorate these places with a National Park designation as told by one of Ray, one of the chief individuals who spearheaded the designation effort. "What is the Manhattan Project? The Manhattan Project was an unprecedented, top-secret World War II government program in which the United States rushed to develop and deploy the world’s first atomic weapons before Nazi Germany. The use of these weapons by the United States against Japan in August 1945 ultimately became one of the most important historical events of the 20th century. The project ushered in the nuclear age and left enduring legacies that echo all around us today. The Manhattan Project took shape at three primary locations across the country: Hanford, Washington; Los Alamos, New Mexico; and Oak Ridge, Tennessee. NPS website 2023. (https://www.nps.gov/mapr/learn/manhattan-project.htm) 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/)
4 May 2023
Building of Douglas Dam- Aviation
Tim Pruitt, TVA retiree shares stories about the history of Douglas Dam and its purpose for World War II. The power from the dam was used for aluminum production to build military aircraft. Tim pivots to the nearby TN Museum of Aviation. The Tennessee River Valley has had a profound impact in America's history of aviation and space exploration, 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/)
4 Apr 2023
Up, Up, and Away- Gliding High with What's Up Ballooning
What's Up Ballooning pilot, Ray Fournier shares his expertise of going aloft in a hot air balloon. Every day that the winds are right and the clouds are clear, Ray is bringing guests over the Smoky Mountains to see a different view. In this episode, listeners will learn about how weather and wind conditions are used to set the flight path for that day. How does the balloon gain loft and how does it land? This is a fun session of technique and storytelling from an experienced balloonist. You can lean more about Ray and What's Up Ballooning on his website (https://www.whatsupballooning.com/index.html). 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/)
20 Mar 2023
Renewing the Valley- Trees, Top Soil, and Jack Daniels.
In the midst of the Great Depression, the cycling of floods and poor farming practices led to millions of cubic yards of fertile top soil sliding down hillsides and clogging waterways. In this episode, TVA Retiree, Tim Pruitt will take you a on journey from the FDR's New Deal and the sweat investment of TVA in re-greening the Valley. Find out if TVA had a hand in today's most well-known whiskey and Lynchburg distillery. 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/)
8 Feb 2023
Angling for Better Fisheries in the Tennessee Valley
The Tennessee River Valley is known for its world class tournament lakes and rivers. Anglers know that the waters are a destination, but how do these fisheries stay healthy? TVA biologist and recreational angler, Shannon O'Quinn talks about the role that TVA plays in supporting wildlife agencies to keep the river and lake fisheries productive. Learn about the role of the "hot cold (https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/entries/hot-cold-operations-at-tims-ford-dam/ee13f930-60a6-4a70-8565-dc5a9ea0235c)" dam at Tims Ford Dam and the impact on native species such as the darter and creating a trout habitat on the Elk River. 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/)
16 Jan 2023
The Draw Down- Why Do the TVA Lake Levels Go Up and Down
Darrell Guinn from the River Forecast Center (https://www.tva.com/environment/managing-the-river/flood-management/river-forecast-center)talks with Julie to answer the question that so many people who live and play on TVA lakes have about the up and down of lake levels, especially the "dreaded drawn down." Located in Knoxville, the River Forecast Center is staffed 365 days a year, 24 hours per day to monitor weather conditions and forecasts to fulfill multiple purposes that the river serves. 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/)
7 Dec 2022
Conquistadors and Early Exploration of the Tennessee Valley
The earliest explorations of the Tennessee Valley dates back to Spanish Conquistadors who came in search of gold and treasurers. Listen in as history buff and state park ranger, Joseph Gamble talks about the impact of Hernando DeSoto's 1540 expedition on Native American People, native lands, and the original mapping of the Southeast US. 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/)
7 Dec 2022
Exploring the Tennessee River Valley Mapguide
Host Joe Harper interviews Julie Graham, volunteer Executive Director of the TRV Stewardship Council. Listen in as Julie and Joe talk about the ExploreTRV mapguide (https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/) tool, and how to use the guide to explore the Tennessee Valley. The mapguide not only will lead visitors to the most authentic places to see, play, and experience in the Valley, but can also be used by small businesses, non profits, and communities to tell their unique stories. 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/)
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