|
The Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC), the
Friends of the Cumberland Trail ,
private corporations, individuals, and others assist the State of Tennessee in the maintenance and development of the Cumberland Trail. As a member of the Southeast Foot Trails Coalition (SEFTC), CTC assists in protecting, preserving and promoting the Cumberland Trail, and assists with organizing volunteers and supporters to help build, maintain, and provide activities on the Cumberland Trail. This includes trail maintenance and building outings, trail-building training sessions, providing environmental and cultural education, and organizing periodic hikes on the CT.
RETURN TO TOP OF HOME PAGE
|
ANNE POTTER WILSON FOUNDATION GRANT
The Cumberland Trail Conference announces the award of a $25,000 grant from the Anne Potter Wilson Foundation. This very generous grant will be used to further the CTC's mission of the establishment and development of the Cumberland Trail and its associated corridor. Once completed, the 300-mile Cumberland Trail will be an asset for local Tennessee communities and will be a star in the Tennessee state park system. With the valuable support from the Anne Potter Wilson Foundation, the CTC will continue to strive forward, complete the project, and create a lasting legacy that will allow people to enjoy the unique Cumberland Plateau for generations
|
ROCK/CREEK DONATES $3000 RAISED FROM
9th ROCK/CREEK STUMPJUMP 50K
The Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC) would like to acknowledge Rock/Creek in conjunction with Patagonia for a $3,000 donation. These funds were raised through, Rock/Creek's 9th year running, StumpJump 50K race. This donation will be used to further the Cumberland Trail Conference's mission of establishing and developing the Cumberland Scenic Trail and its associated corridor. This corridor will provide numerous recreational opportunities and preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural resources on the Cumberland Plateau. This trail will create one of the last remaining unbroken greenway corridors in the state, creating a lasting legacy, to be shared and enjoyed by all those who value the great outdoors. Rock/Creek have been long time supporters of the Cumberland Trail Conference and with their continued support, the Cumberland Trail project will continue to move forward.
See the article Over $13,000 Raised for Trails at 9th Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k.
|
RETURN TO TOP OF HOME PAGE
ARLEEN DECKER HAS DEDICATED THE NEWBY BRANCH BRIDGE
IN MEMORY OF HER MOTHER, BEVERLY SCHELLER POGUE
Her mother is commemorated by her children, Arleen, Estelle, Marylou, Rick, Gary, and Randy. (The bridge is near the Newby Branch trailhead on the Piney River segment of the Cumberland Trail.) Arleen, a longtime TTA member and CTC supporter, managed CTC's first Capital Campaign to purchase the Gorgeous Gorges in Hamilton County and the subsequent Phase II Capital Campaign. In addition to her work to make both Capital Campaigns a huge success, Arleen made a generous memorial contribution, and has dedicated the Newby Branch bridge in honor of her mother.
|
RETURN TO HOME PAGE
|
PLAQUE HONORING KING W. JAMISON SR DEDICATED
Frank Jamison, whose support and generous contribution in the Phase II Capital Campaign merits a large bridge memorial dedication, has dedicated the Piney River bridge on the Cumberland Trail in honor of his father King W. Jamison, Sr. Frank and his brother King Jamison, Jr. are pictured at the dedication of the bridge to their father who was an "Outdoorsman and Conservationist who 'Loved being on the trail'. "
|
RETURN TO HOME PAGE
|
PLAQUE HONORING JANET ROE PARVIN AND BRET EDWARD PARVIN DEDICATED
A plaque was dedicated on the Turkey Creek bridge on the Obed section of the Cumberland Trail honoring Janet Roe Parvin and Bret Edward Parvin. Tad and Diane Parvin are longtime active Plateau TTA members and CTC supporters and made a very generous memorial contribution to the CTC as part of the 2000 Capital Campaign to purchase the Gorgeous Gorges in Hamilton County. Tad and Diane, pictured, are from the Crossville area.
You too can make a memorial contribution to the CTC and have a permanent commorative plaque placed in honor of someone special.
|
RETURN TO HOME PAGE
Thank you REI! REI gave a grant in the amount of $2,000 to help fund
the replacement of the log bridges in Rock Creek Gorge
RETURN TO HOME PAGE
|
MIDDLE TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS DONATES $2500
The Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC) would like to acknowledge Middle Tennessee Natural Gas (MTNG) for a donation of $2,500 to support the CTC's 13th annual spring Break-Away program.
This donation was made possible by MTNG's Project Hometown Help, a community enhancement program. Customers may elect to round their monthly bill up to the next whole dollar, and all funds collected are distributed back to the community from which it was collected to benefit local charitable causes.
The CTC's Break-Away program brings college and university students from across the United States to Tennessee during their spring break to help construct the Cumberland Trail, a state scenic trail. The funds from the Project Hometown Help will offset the cost of food and lodging for the student volunteers that attend, assist with trail construction materials, staffing, and transportation cost. This program enables the CTC to educate the volunteers about the Cumberland Trail project, trail construction techniques, the environment, and the conservation effort to help preserve the Cumberland Plateau. The 2010 Break-Away program will take place in the North Chickamauga Gorge located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Because of the donation from the Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Company, the Cumberland Trail project will move another step closer to completion.
|
RETURN TO HOME PAGE
OVER $13,000 RAISED FOR TRAILS AT
9th ROCK/CREEK STUMPJUMP 50K
Rock/Creek announced that race entries and matching donations from a variety of sponsors raised over $13,000 for
The Wilderness Trail Running Association (aka The Boonies).
The money will be used in The Boonies' ongoing efforts to secure access to new trails, maintain existing trail systems, and run great trail races. Specifically, beneficiaries this year include The Cumberland Trail Conference, Friends of the Cumberland Trail, Lula Lake Land Trust, and the Signal Mountain High School Cross Country team.
See the article Over $13,000 Raised for Trails at 9th Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k.
|
RETURN TO HOME PAGE
|
BROWN-FORMAN SUPPORTS CTC'S UPCOMING BREAKAWAY PROGRAM
The Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC) would like to acknowledge Brown-Forman, a producer and marketer of fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including many of the most well-known and best loved brand names in the world, for a grant in the amount of $1000 to support CTC’s 13th annual spring Break-Away program. “Again, we’re very pleased to be able to support Cumberland Trail Conference and proud to be associated with an organization that makes a significant contribution to making our communities a better place to live, work and raise our families.” , states Mr. Rusty Cheuvront, Director of Community Relations of Brown-Forman. These funds will offset the cost of food and lodging for the students that attend. This program enables the CTC to educate our youth about the Cumberland Trail, the environment, and conservation and to construct and maintain the Cumberland Trail.
Once completed, the Cumberland Trail will stretch from Signal Point near Chattanooga, Tennessee north to the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. This state scenic trail provides numerous recreational opportunities and for the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural resources on the Cumberland Plateau. This trail will create one of the last remaining unbroken greenway corridors in the state, creating a lasting legacy, to be shared and enjoyed by all those who value the great outdoors. Brown-Forman has been a long time supporter of the Cumberland Trail Conference. With their continued support, the Cumberland Trail project will continue to move forward.
|
RETURN TO HOME PAGE
|
TVA GRANTS $1000
The Cumberland Trail Conference(CTC) would like to thank Tennessee Valley Authority(TVA) for a grant in the amount of $1000 awarded on August 7, 2009. With TVA’s assistance the CTC’s annual BreakAway 2010 program will be a huge success. These funds will offset the cost of food and lodging for the students that attend. This program enables the CTC to educate our youth about the Cumberland Trail, the environment, and conservation and to construct and maintain the Cumberland Trail. This trail will not only serve recreational needs, but will be one of the last unbroken greenways in Tennessee helping to preserve a portion of the very bio-diverse Cumberland Plateau.
|
RETURN TO HOME PAGE
|
REI'S GENEROUS GRANT
The Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC) would like to acknowledge Recreational Equipment,
Incorporated (REI) for a $2,000 grant awarded on July 24th, 2009. REI is a national outdoor retail co-op
dedicated to inspiring, educating and outfitting its members and the community for a lifetime of outdoor
adventure and stewardship. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking
quality equipment, REI is committed to promoting environmental stewardship and increasing access to
outdoor recreation through volunteerism, gear donations and financial contributions.
This generous grant will help fund a volunteer bridge construction program on the Cumberland
Trail, a state scenic trail. Once completed, the Cumberland Trail will stretch from Signal Point near
Chattanooga, Tennessee north to the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. This state scenic trail
provides numerous recreational opportunities and for the preservation of the historical, cultural, and
natural resources on the Cumberland Plateau. This trail will create one of the last remaining unbroken
greenway corridors in the state, creating a lasting legacy, to be shared and enjoyed by all those who
value the great outdoors. REI has been a long time supporter of the Cumberland Trail Conference.
With their continued support, the Cumberland Trail project will continue to move forward.
|
RETURN TO TOP OF HOME PAGE
|
EXCITING NEWS!
The Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC) would like to acknowledge the Lyndhurst Foundation for a $30,000 grant awarded for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. This grant will be used to further the Cumberland Trail Conference?s mission of establishing and developing the Cumberland State Scenic Trail and its associated corridor. This corridor will provide numerous recreational opportunities and preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural resources on the Cumberland Plateau. With the assistance of the Lyndhurst Foundation, an extraordinary project will be completed. This trail will create one of the last remaining unbroken greenway corridors in the state, creating a lasting legacy, to be shared and enjoyed by all those who value the great outdoors. The Lyndhurst Foundation and its president Mr. Benic M Clark III have been long time supporters of the Cumberland Trail Conference and with their continued support, the Cumberland Trail project will continue to move forward.
|
RETURN TO TOP OF HOME PAGE
|
ROCK/CREEK AND PATAGONIA SUPPORT
The Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC) would like to acknowledge Rock/Creek in conjunction with Patagonia
for a $1,000 donation. Rock/Creek
has been a long time supporter of the Cumberland Trail Conference and with their continued support, the
Cumberland Trail project will continue to move forward. To date Rock/Creek has donated a total of $15,500.
The most recent donation of $1,000 helped to fund the construction of the Little Possum Creek Bridge in
Hamilton County.
See the recent ROCK/CREEK SUPPORT PRESS RELEASE.
|
RETURN TO TOP OF HOME PAGE
Send email to
cumberlandtrail@rocketmail.com
Cumberland Trail Conference
19 East 4th St.
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 456-6259
RETURN TO HOME PAGE
|
Designed as a sustainable single file backcountry-hiking trail, part of the 
For the latest news and blogs on the status of Cumberland Trail rock mining, see 