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Insider recommendations for foliage in East Tennessee
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Tucked away within lush woods on the peaceful side of East Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, RT Lodge is a 58-room boutique inn with a locally-driven restaurant and scenic views.
The staff at the lodge is providing readers with some insider recommendations for prime leaf-peeping October season.
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Beth McCabe Holman – President
Beth McCabe Holman – President
“For prime leaf-viewing, drive through Townsend, Tennessee, and stop at the Apple Valley Mountain Village before driving through Cades Cove!”
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Gary Doyle – General Manager
Gary Doyle – General Manager
“One of my favorite hikes is the Lumber Ridge trail, also in Tremont, with trailhead starting by the Tremont Institute dormitories and parking at the visitor center. It’s very easy to get to, quiet and private with a nice steady incline through mature stands of forest (it’s not a stroll, but not too strenuous either). The clearings throughout make the ideal stop for a lunch or snack break. Another recommendation would be the Buckeye Trail, a trailhead which comes very soon after starting up Lumber Ridge, which takes you to Spruce Flat Falls.”
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Trevor Stockton – Executive Chef
Trevor Stockton – Executive Chef
“For a nice hike (or fly-fishing spot) I suggest driving up to Tremont, Tennessee, all the way to the end of the gravel road and hiking up the Lynn Camp Prong. It is a pretty gradual hike, has some beautiful waterfalls and great fishing where you can get out on the river without seeing too many other anglers.”
Meagan Titlow – Marketing Manager
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Meagan Titlow – Marketing Manager
“I always recommend a drive along Foothills Parkway in the fall, with a stop at Look Rock Tower (an easy half-mile hike to the observation deck) for stunning panoramic views of the Smokies. There are many areas to picnic along the parkway as well, so you can stop and take in the surroundings. For a hike, do Abrams Falls Trail in Cades Cove!”
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Titans Get Good Injury News to Start Week 2
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The Tennessee Titans suffered one of the more disappointing losses across the league in Week 1, but the team is fixing to be in solid shape for a bounce-back performance headed into Week 2’s home opener against the New York Jets on Sunday.
Tennessee released its latest injury report following Wednesday’s practice, which revealed that safety Jamal Adams (hip) offensive lineman Dillon Radunz (rib) and linebacker Otis Reese (concussion) were all full participants.
Radunz exited during the third quarter of Sunday’s 24-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Both Adams and Reese didn’t play in the contest but now appear set to take the field against the Jets.
For the Jets, receiver Mike Williams (knee), defensive lineman Michael Clemons (tricep) and safety Ashtyn Davis (ankle) were all full participants as well. Cornerbacks Michael Carter (ankle) and D.J. Reed (knee) were both limited while defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw (personal) sat out.
Sunday will be a particularly notable day for Adams, who will be making his Titans debut against the team that drafted him with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Adams has started all 80 career regular-season games while posting 494 total tackles (362 solo), 21.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, 36 pass breakups, four interceptions and one touchdown. During his time with the Jets, he was named to two Pro Bowl and was a one-time First Team All-Pro selection.
“I just want to get back out there and continue to be myself,” Adams said earlier this offseason. “The main thing is my teammates. Just prove it to them that I can be on the field with them again. Go out, and just compete.”
As for Reese, Sunday will mark his season debut after he appeared in seven games (three starts) for Tennessee last season as an undrafted rookie. He posted 21 total tackles.
The Titans and Jets will kick off from Nissan Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Make sure you bookmark Tennessee Titans on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!
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How will Hurricane Francine impact Nashville, Middle Tennessee? The latest as storm heads north
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Louisianans prepare as Hurricane Francine strengthens
Mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders are in place for many parishes along the Louisiana coast as the state braces for Hurricane Francine.
On Tuesday night, Francine strengthened into a hurricane, threatening the Gulf Coast with damaging, life-threatening winds and heavy rainfall.
According to a statement from the National Hurricane Center, the Category 1 hurricane is expected to bring heavy rainfall and the risk of flash flooding across the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valley Wednesday night into Friday morning.
Remnants of Francine will impact Middle Tennessee beginning Thursday, said the National Weather Service. The primary threats are expected to be heavy rain and flooding, however a low tornado threat remains.
Francine is expected to make landfall over Louisiana during the afternoon or evening hours Wednesday, however, will weaken as it pushes north, said the weather service. By the time Francine reaches Tennessee, it will be considered a tropical depression, or a low pressure storm with winds of 38 mph or less.
Francine to hit West TN: How will Francine impact Memphis? Here’s how much rain to expect, path of the storm
Francine’s impact on East TN: How will Francine bring rain to Knoxville? Here’s how much to expect in the storm’s path
Hurricane Francine brings flooding, tornado risk to Middle Tennessee beginning Thursday
According to the weather service, Francine will impact Middle Tennessee on Thursday and throughout the weekend. The main impact is expected to be heavy rain which may cause flooding. Areas along and west of Interstate 65 are expected to receive the highest rain totals.
The Nashville area is expected to receive between 3-4 inches of rain while areas like Waverly and Columbia are expected to receive between 4-5 inches. The heavy rain may lead to flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas said the weather service.
Additionally, winds gusts of 30-35 mph will be possible on Thursday. There is currently a marginal risk (one out of five) for tornadoes in southwest Middle Tennessee. Although the threat is low, it cannot be ruled out said the weather service.
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Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana
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Tennessee confirms first positive measles case since 2019
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed a positive measles test of a resident who recently traveled internationally, spent time in Kentucky during the infectious period and is now recovering from the virus.
The TDH has not identified additional positive cases in Tennessee and has not released any additional details on the positive case.
“The measles virus can spread through the air when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes,” TDH said.
Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Generally not feeling well
- Followed by fever, rash, cough, red eyes, or congestion.
The illness is typically accompanied by a red, spotty rash that begins on the face and spreads over the body, THD explains.
“Measles is a highly infectious and potentially fatal disease, so it’s important to report suspected measles cases immediately to TDH at 615-741-7247.”
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