FOTT a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation THE CUMBERLAND TRAILHEAD Fall 2019 2019 Hit the Trails Festival Coming October 5 On Saturday, October 5, outdoor enthusiasts will once again enjoy the annual Hit the Trails festival at The Square in Fairfield Glade, 10 am to 2 pm. In 2012, the festival started with a small group of dedicated hikers and trail builders who came together on a beautiful October Saturday to display their opportunities and their plans at the old Mirror Lake site. Now in its eighth year, the festival has grown to about 30 organizations and close to 1,000 attendees. The main focus of the festival will be the celebration of the end of the 5 th annual hiking marathon, which took place throughout the month of September. Over 1800 hikers registered this year, as well as more than 400 dogs; all are invited to the festival, and those who finished a half or full marathon can turn in their log sheets and pick up their shirts. Some will also receive patches. Our four-legged canine friends will receive colorful bandanas. All participants can enjoy a photo op under the “I DID IT” banner. The festival also features displays from non-profit organizations that promote outdoor activities. There is Cumberland County, TN Submitted by Mary deWolf something for everyone. Hikers will find a wealth of information from the Fairfield Glade Hiking Club and the Plateau Chapter of the Tennessee Trails. The Fairfield Glade Trails Committee, which is always looking for volunteers, will highlight the process of building trails. The Friends of the Trails will detail plans for trail expansion across the county. Be sure to enter the raffle for one of Tess’s beautiful bags, and buy a souvenir marathon poster. Those tired of all the walking can learn about riding opportunities including horses, kayaks, bicycles, and even scooters. Gardeners will welcome tips from the Cumberland County Master Gardeners and the Fairfield Glade Continued on page 2
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FOTT a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation
THE CUMBERLAND TRAILHEAD
Fall 2019
2019 Hit the Trails Festival Coming October 5
On Saturday, October 5, outdoor enthusiasts will once again enjoy the
annual Hit the Trails festival at The
Square in Fairfield Glade, 10 am to 2
pm. In 2012, the festival started with a small group of dedicated hikers and
trail builders who came together on a
beautiful October Saturday to display
their opportunities and their plans at
the old Mirror Lake site. Now in its eighth year, the festival has grown to
about 30 organizations and close to
1,000 attendees.
The main focus of the festival will be the celebration of the end of the 5th
annual hiking marathon, which took
place throughout the month of
September. Over 1800 hikers registered this year, as well as more
than 400 dogs; all are invited to the
festival, and those who finished a
half or full marathon can turn in
their log sheets and pick up their shirts. Some will also receive
patches. Our four-legged canine
friends will receive colorful
bandanas. All participants can enjoy
a photo op under the “I DID IT” banner.
The festival also features displays
from non-profit organizations that
promote outdoor activities. There is
Cumberland County, TN
Submitted by Mary deWolf
something for everyone. Hikers will
find a wealth of information from the
Fairfield Glade Hiking Club and the
Plateau Chapter of the Tennessee
Trails. The Fairfield Glade Trails
Committee, which is always looking
for volunteers, will highlight the
process of building trails. The Friends
of the Trails will detail plans for trail
expansion across the county. Be sure to enter the raffle for one of Tess’s
beautiful bags, and buy a souvenir
marathon poster.
Those tired of all the walking can learn
about riding opportunities including
horses, kayaks, bicycles, and even
scooters. Gardeners will welcome tips
from the Cumberland County Master
Gardeners and the Fairfield Glade
Continued on page 2
Friends of the Trails http://time2meet.com/trails/ Fall 2019
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Attendees enjoyed food and music at the inaugural Trails Festival
in October 2012. Photo by John Conrad
Hit the Trails Festival on Oct. 5
The Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation (TennGreen) and The Conservation Fund (the Fund) are
working together to raise funds to assist with the purchase of 6,650 acres
of land known as “Lone Star” for a significant addition to the Justin P.
Wilson Cumberland Trail State
Park (“Cumberland Trail”).
For more information or to donate, visit
https://www.tenngreen.org/lone-star
Garden Club. Then they can stop by the Community Gardens
tent to see about getting a plot where they can practice their new
skills.
Enjoy birding? The Tennessee Bluebird Society and the
Fairfield Glade Birders will have displays and flyers to help
identify our feathered friends. And, as long as there are birds,
there will be bees, with the Cumberland County Beekeepers
selling local honey and displaying a live hive. Other hobbyists
will enjoy the Art Guild and model yachting. The dogs can visit
their friends from the Fairfield Glade Dog Park.
Groups from outside of the local area will be joining us. The
Morgan County Marathon sponsors will describe their event.
Dogwood Arts Festival representatives from Knoxville will
share their spring happening. TennGreen will travel from
Nashville to highlight their land preservation efforts. Camp
Ozone and Big South Fork recreation areas will also be
represented.
Learn about the ongoing renovation of Crossville’s parks
through their Leisure Services Department. Find out about
health services from Crossville Chiropractic and Covenant
Healthy Tennessee that will keep everyone ready for all those
outdoor activities.
The forecast for Saturday is sunny and pleasant, so remember to
bring a chair to enjoy the music of Memory Road. Food and
beverages will be available for purchase. This is not an event to
be missed! Mark your calendars now for next year’s festival:
October 3, 2020.
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Marathon hikers are always eager to collect their t-shirts, and these
2018 FOTT volunteers were ready! Photo by John Conrad