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Honoring Jessica Graham

TSRA had a beautiful day on the Harpeth River on October 3 in memory of former TSRA operations manager Jessica Graham. Thank you to the many volunteers, friends and families, and to Jessica's family, who joined us for the river cleanup in Jessica's honor.

Special thanks to Friends of Harpeth River State Park, Town of Kingston Springs, Kingston Springs City Commissioner Glenn Remick, Harpeth River State Park, Foggy Bottom Canoe and Kayak Rental and the South Cheatham Advocate for making this cleanup possible.

Be sure to read The Exchange's article on Jessica and her legacy of river keeping and environmental stewardship.

Andrea White, ACA
2020 Outstanding State Director

At the first ACA Virtual Conference in October, Tennessee's very own State Director (and former TSRA Board Member), Andrea White, was named 2020 Outstanding State Director. Congratulations, Andrea, and thank you for your tireless work on behalf of safe paddling and stewardship in TN!

Congratulations also to TVCC on winning the J. Henry Rushton Award for Organizational Excellence.

For those who didn't tune in, you can watch session recordings on ACA's website.

Remember TSRA through Workplace Giving Campaigns

Thank you to donors and friends who contribute to Community Shares and a special thank you to those who designate their donations to TSRA. Community Shares raises funds for member organizations through workplace giving campaigns and individual donations. TSRA has been a member of Community Shares Tennessee for nearly 30 years in the environmental protection category. By empowering social and environmental change, member groups work on projects that will have a lasting impact in our local communities.

Please consider becoming a workplace giving partner or donor to Community Shares by visiting www.communitysharestn.org. Thank you for your support!

TSRA EVENTS
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November 5: TSRA Winter Paddling Info Session on Facebook Live

April 7-11, 2021: TSRA Rendezvous

Winter Paddling Info Sesssion Thursday, November 5

So you’ve discovered that you love paddling...well, here’s your chance to learn about gear and safety considerations that will allow you to enjoy paddling year ‘round!

Maybe you just want to extend your paddling into the cold water/warm air temps of spring and fall. Or maybe you want to take advantage of our temperate climate in Tennessee and conquer winter paddling, too. Either way, join us Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. CST on Facebook Live for a winter paddling information session. We'll cover everything you need to know to extend your paddling season safely and continue to enjoy our wonderful waterways beyond the confines of summer.

Presented by TSRA Board Members:

Jessie Beckett, TSRA Vice President, ACA certified L2 River Kayaking instructor

Charlie Wilkerson, TSRA Past President, ACA certified L3 River Canoeing and L3 Swiftwater Rescue instructor

Save the Date for TSRA Rendezvous

After 2020 put a crimp in our event calendar, we're planning to be back at beautiful Camp Nakanawa on the Cumberland Plateau on April 7-11, 2021 for TSRA Rendezvous. Don't miss out on the paddling and auction fun! Registration opens early January.

Find TSRA on Social Media

or join TSRA Paddler Chat!

TSRA Paddler Chat on Facebook is a place where friends and family of the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association come together to talk about boats and gear, plan paddle trips and tell river stories.

In order TO JOIN THIS GROUP you must:

1) Request to join the group, and
2) Sign a waiver to acknowledge that the trips we plan here are just groups of Common Adventurers enjoying the river together.

*The good news is that you can sign this waiver once and it will cover all TSRA Common Adventurer trips from now on!