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Exploring

Pickwick

8-11 History

Roots of the Tennessee river

A special publication of the

Daily Corinthian

14-17 Lodging

New villas with a view

Editorial

22-23 Dining

Area remains culinary destination

Publisher Reece Terry

28-29 Boating

Editor Mark Boehler

H20 on the go - a boater’s dream

Contributors Mark Boehler Mike Hudson Keith Jackson TVA Terry Weaver

32-33 Bicycling

Pedaling through Shiloh history

38-39 Camping

The great outdoor escape

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42-43 Running

Shiloh Park, Pickwick hosts runs

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64-65 Disc Golfing

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HISTORY

The sun rises over Pickwick Lake in October, 2016.

Photo by Mark Boehler

Roots of the river One can say the Tennessee River made the Pickwick area what it is today.

The river remains the focal point of an area in Southwest Tennessee rich in history.

Union troops invading the area at Pittsburg Landing resulted in one of the most significant battles of the Civil War where more Americans died than all previous wars combined.

The New Deal era of President Franklin D. Roosevelt brought the construction of nine dams along the river for flood control and easier navigation.

Some 79 years after completion

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Roosevelt’s New Deal era puts Pickwick area on the map; Tennessee River brings Civil War to the area

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick of Pickwick Landing Dam and Locks, the Pickwick Reservoir provides a 43,100-acre multi-use area playground for boating and fishing.

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Add other interesting historical footnotes such as mounds dating back 800 years ago which proves Indians lived in the area, and today’s Pickwick, Counce and Shiloh areas are worth a look for a study in history.

Managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Pickwick Landing Dam was built between 1935-38.

The dam’s original turbines were among the largest propeller-type turbines in the world at the time they were installed. One can be seen today in the TVA parking area on the north end of the dam.

The first lock designed by the Corps of Engineers and its 63-

Construction on Pickwick Landing Dam on July 1, 1936.

TVA photo

foot lift was among the highest in the world when the lock opened in 1938.

Although the lock and powerhouse have been closed to the public since 9-11, TVA has two parking areas for great views of the dam, lake and

tailwaters. The area below the dam also has restroom facilities. Tennessee Highway 128 crosses the dam.

TVA has built two new picnic sites below the dam. They are handicapped accessible and have a table and grill.

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SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK Located off Tennessee Highway 22, Shiloh Battlefield tells the story of the battle and pays homage to the 24,000 casualties, many of whom had never seen battle before.

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Major General Ulysses S. Grant ascended the river by steamboat, disembarking at Pittsburg Landing.

The ultimate goal was the important railroad town of Corinth, Miss. – 22 miles to the southeast.

The base of operations was a plateau west of the river and forward camps two miles inland around a log church called “Shiloh Meeting House.”

The Union activity caught the eye of the Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston, who decided to march his 44,000 troops from Corinth and engage in a surprise battle.

The two-day bloody battle on April 6-7, 1862 was intense, with the Confederates getting the upper hand on the surprised 40,000 Northern troops.

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rived the morning of the second day and the tide was turned.

The Southern troops retreated back to Corinth. Today’s visitors can walk in the footsteps of those brave souls of long ago on grounds managed by the National Park Service.

There is a driving tour which begins at the visitor center with tour stops at all the significant points of interest.

The visitor center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The visitor center offers a new interpretive film “Shiloh: Fiery Trail” every hour from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A bookstore offers a wide variety of books, maps, DVDs, CDs, postcards, clothing and other items related to Shiloh, the Civil War, national parks and area history.

Shiloh National Cemetery is also

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in the park. The park is open from dawn to dusk and closed on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day. There are no fees to visit the park or visitor center.

The nearby Corinth (Miss.) Civil War Interpretive Center is part of the Shiloh unit. It has displays on why the Civil War was fought, the War in the West, and information on the battles of Corinth and Shiloh. There is also a short film and bookstore.

SHILOH INDIAN MOUNDS A town occupied the high Tennessee River bluff at the eastern edge of Shiloh some 800 years ago.

There are seven eastern mounds, most serving as platforms for important buildings. One served as a burial mound.

Opposite page: Volunteer park guide Jimmy Whittington of Selmer, Tenn., gives a guided tour at Shiloh National Military Park on April 8, 2016.

Below: A turbine like the ones inside the dam to produce electricity can be seen in the TVA parking lot on the north side of the dam.

Photo by Keith Jackson

• A bookstore offers a wide variety of books, maps, DVDs, CDs, postcards, clothing and other items related to Shiloh, the Civil War, national parks and area history.

The mounds are just off Riverside Drive, which offers beautiful vistas of the river.

Want to stretch the legs? A great hike begins at the Indian Mounds parking area and the trail leads to the mounds area.

PICKWICK VILLAGE Located in today’s Pickwick Landing State Park, Pickwick Village was home to 3,500 construction workers and their families from 1935-38.

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Hospital, cafeteria, school and homes once stood on 681 acres the state purchased from TVA in 1969.

Additional land has been purchased to expand the park.

(Sources:TVA, Tennessee State Parks and National Park Service) For more information: www.tva.gov/sites/pickwick www.nps.gov/shil tnstateparks.com www.tva.com

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Pickwick Landing Dam Facts • Pickwick Landing Dam is a significant producer of hydroelectric power. It has six generating units with a net dependable capacity of 229 megawatts. The dam has two locks: One measures 110-by600 feet and the other 110-by1,000 feet.

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LODGING

Villas with a view PICKWICK, Tenn. — Seven new premium villas with lake views and spacious living quarters at Pickwick Landing State Park are expanding the lodging options in the Pickwick area.

The “ultra-modern” two- and three-bedroom villas with full kitchens and fireplaces, also feature decks overlooking Pickwick Lake.

The cabins opened to the public Jan.1, 2017. The construction of the new cabins was part of an initiative by the state park system to improve the parks and park visitor experience.

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New Pickwick Landing State Park cabins expand lodging options

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick new cabins is their location,” said Mike Dobis, state park manager.

“They are surrounded by natural beauty.”

The cabins’ living rooms provide breathtaking views. The living room furniture is hand-made solid

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oak furniture. The majority of the cabins’ furnishings were made in Tennessee.

“There is a ‘home away from home’ atmosphere,” said the park manager.

Outside decks have some bench seating, table and chairs and a gas grill. Each cabin has WiFi, cable TV, central heat and air and a gas fireplace. Cookware, dishes and linens are all provided.

All seven cabins have two bathrooms. Other amenities for cabin guests include the use of the indoor and outdoor swimming pools at the inn, a restaurant and a free

shuttle service from the restaurant to the marina.

Dobis said reservations for the new cabins have really picked up since they opened to the public at the beginning of the year.

Reservations far in advance are recommended. There are night stay minimums, depending on the time of year.

This is one example which represents the Pickwick experience.

Visitors to the area can have as much -- or as little -- as they want when it comes to lodging options.

The Pickwick area has just over 300 different choices for overnight stays.

These range from 179 motel rooms to 17 larger suites with kitchen efficiencies or full kitchens; and at least 120 villas, condos, homes, cottages and cabins are all available for rent.

These numbers don’t reflect the many more property owners who don’t advertise and only rent their homes to people they know.

Visitors should make reservations well in advance, especially during Pickwick’s peak season each Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Fourth of July weekend is also a huge time for the area.

Weekends stay booked in the summer months and many rentals require minimum night stays.

Many rentals and businesses offer nightly and weekly rates and huge discounts during the off season from November to March.

Check out Pickwick’s lodging inventory.

Opposite page: All of the new villas at Pickwick Landing State Park have outdoor decks with lake views. Above: Grand Harbor condos offer some exciting views of Pickwick Lake.

Photos by Mark Boehler

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PICKWICK CABIN RENTALS Here is an example of what can be found with over 75 options.

Categories are based on location – water view, water access, off water – or the number of bedrooms, from 1-2 bedroom cabins up to 5-bedroom, 5-bath lakeside dream homes.

Go to www.pickwickcabins.com or call 731-689-0400 for more information.

HAMPTON INN Located at Highway 57 near the dam, the motel offers 48 rooms and two king suites with a large living area, sofa and lounge chairs.

Visitors will find the usual extras with the Hampton experience such as complimentary hot breakfast, an outdoor pool and free 24-hour access to a nearby fitness center.

THE PROSPECTOR BED AND BREAKFAST INN AT THE OUTPOST Located on Highway 128 just north of Pickwick Dam, there are two suites complete with bedroom with queen-size bed, kitchenette with coffee maker, sink, microwave and small refrigerator. Sofa couch makes into a second bed. Flat-screen TV, gas fireplace and outdoor deck round out the modern experience in a rustic setting. Each night’s stay also comes with breakfast for

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Above: Condos at Grand Harbor have a large living area with an open concept to the dining area and kitchen.

Opposite page: The living area in the villas have lots of light, a kitchen bar, sitting and eating areas and a gas fireplace.

two from The Outpost.

Call 731-925-6990 for more information.

GRAND HARBOR This is a vacation destination on the Mississippi side of Pickwick where Yellow Creek joins with Pickwick Lake.

Get directions or a GPS before the visit, but what a gem at the end of the road.

One and two bedroom condos with full kitchens and lake views are available, along with several three-bedroom villas and homes.

On site extras include marina with boat rentals, outdoor pool and playground, lighted tennis court, ship’s store and cantina, fitness center and luxury spa.

One unique feature at Grand Harbor is a free complimentary shuttle service to Freddy T’s Restaurant, The Rooftop, Club 50 and Beach Club so visitors can enjoy Pickwick’s nightlife with a designated driver on call. It’s a free service, but drivers accept tips.

For more information, go to www.gograndharbor.com.

PICKWICK LANDING STATE PARK INN This is a vacation destination within view of the dam, offering rooms with a balcony and views of the lake, plus

five two-bedroom suites and 10 two-bedroom cabins with full kitchens and fireplaces.

Seven new two-and three-bedroom villas opened in 2017.

One of the most visited Tennessee State Parks, inn extras include an indoor and outdoor pool, marina with boat rentals, lake access, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, walking track and trail, lake swimming area, restaurant and 6,000-square-feet of conference center space.

Ask about the inn’s weekend package deals which may include meals in the inn restaurant.

For more information, go to www.tnstateparks.com.

LITTLE ANDY’S SPORTSMAN LODGE Owned and operated by a third generation family, Little Andy’s is on Highway 57 not far from the dam.

There are motel rooms, suites with kitchen efficiencies and four cottages with 1-2 bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen and gas fireplace.

R & B’s Barbecue – serving breakfast, lunch and dinner – is just a few steps away.

(Carol Humphreys contributed to this story.)

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DINING

Catfish & ’que, grits & greens Buffets, barbecue, burgers and banging shrimp. Tacos, T-bones and trips to the salad bar. Grits, greens and green-fried tomatoes.

Mexican, Cajun or Southern country dishes.

Pickwick and Shiloh area restaurants are serving up both traditional or unique dishes for delightful eating experiences for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even Sunday brunch.

The Spring of 2017 proved to be an exciting time for Pickwick food lovers with the reopening of two previously closed restaurants with new menus.

One might also expect fried Tennessee River catfish on the menu at eateries near Pickwick Lake.

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Pickwick remains a culinary destination with a wide choice of options

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick Served with traditional hushpuppies and slaw, it remains one of the menu staples in the Pickwick Lake area.

After all, those catfish called Pickwick home before they made their way to the dinner plate.

Another Southern favorite is

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another expectation -- pulled barbecue pork and pork ribs, slowly smoked for long hours over a hickory pit. Just one sniff in the lakeside air will reveal there are several smokers doing their thing.

From single items to entire menus, restaurants pay homage to all things pig.

But to say pig and cat are the only culinary animals in the Pickwick and Shiloh area would be an understatement.

Although the barbecue and catfish selections may make the bucket list on things to experience, the two stars are just a part of the extensive Pickwick experience.

There are some 17 eating out options in the Pickwick Lake and

Shiloh area, most all home owned and home operated in the non-franchise category.

From the Mississippi-Tennessee state line area, from Highway 57 at the state line to west of Counce to Shiloh and south to the state line, including the Pickwick Landing Dam area, the offerings are broad to appeal to a wide audience.

Their ages range from a recent 78th anniversary celebration to several opening the past few years.

Many have outdoor decks for visitors to enjoy the great outdoors.

Talk to the year-around residents and weekend overnighters and all

have favorite places to go, but first time voyagers to Pickwick need to know what they seek to satisfy hunger needs.

There is a pizza eatery and sandwich joints, seafood and steaks and buffets. There’s a twist of New Orleans with Cajun Catfish and Shrimp and Grits or country fare for lunch and dinner with cornbread, black-eyed peas, turnip greens and fried green tomatoes.

There is Mexican and Italian fare with fajitas or meatball subs, plus all things traditional like prime rib, cornbread salad, meat and three lunchtime specials or sandwiches with

homemade sourdough bread with fresh homegrown tomato slices.

For those wanting something on the unusual side, slugburgers can be found at Pickwick.

The burger made from a meat and soy mixture and deep-fat fried to a crunchy state put nearby Corinth, Miss., on the unique travel path.

Served on a bun with dill pickles, mustard and onion, the cafe lunch favorite can be found on one menu ay Pickwick.

Where can all these places be found?

That’s the fun part of “Exploring Pickwick.”

Below: Several places at Pickwick serve up a great cheeseburger. Opposite page: Many Pickwick restaurants also offer a wide variety of adult beverages to go with the meal.

Photos by Mark Boehler

• There is a pizza eatery and sandwich joints, seafood and steaks and buffets. There’s a twist of New Orleans with Cajun Catfish and Shrimp and Grits or country fare for lunch and dinner with cornbread, black-eyed peas, turnip greens and fried green tomatoes.

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Pickwick Reservoir is a boater’s dream destination, from personal water-crafts, canoes and kayaks – to ski boats, sailboats and bass boats – all the way to large scale houseboats and yachts.

There are quiet coves and inlets to the open waters of Pickwick, large embayments of Yellow Creek and Bear Creek, plus access to the Tennessee River and Tenn-Tom Waterway.

It’s where the state of Tennessee meets the northeast corner of Mississippi and northwest corner of Alabama. The 43,100-acre TVA reservoir gains access to inland waterways from northern states all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.

Pickwick is part of the The Great Loop as transient boaters move north and south. The area near Pickwick Dam and the Mississippi –

Pickwick remains a boater’s dream, no matter the size of vessel

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick Tennessee has much to offer.

Pontoon boat rentals are available at Pickwick Landing State Park Marina, Grand Harbor Marina and Aqua Yacht Marina.

TWRA has boat ramps at the state line. Others are available at the state park, all of the marinas and below the dam at the TVA campground.

There are many boat storage options, boat launch service, boat service and repair, name brand boat dealerships and sales of boating

supplies.

Don’t own a boat and want to take a short ride?

The seasonal park rangers at Pickwick Landing State Park offer free one-hour pontoon excursions in the summer months. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend throughout the summer, pontoons take a cruise from 4-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from 8-9 a.m.

Trips depart from the dock at The Inn. Groups are limited to 10, so call ahead for reservations.

For more information: www.greatloop.org www.pickwickboatrentalsinc.com www.gograndharbor.com www.aquayachtharbor.com www.l4outdoors.com www.tnstateprks.com/pickwick

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Pedaling through history SHILOH, Tenn. – A great Civil War battle was fought here 155 years ago, which eventually created Shiloh National Military Park.

But people who love to ride atop two wheels know it’s a great place to explore on a bicycle.

Unlike some city streets and state roads, there are no dogs at Shiloh.

And most of the motorists are going at a slow rate of speed as they are taking in the tour stops and monuments, so the park is a safe place to bike.

“That’s why I like to bike at Shiloh,” said Corinth, Miss. avid bicyclist Steve Shaw. “Motorists know you are there. They are aware.”

Bicyclists must stay on the over 13 miles of paved roadway inside the

Riders can explore Shiloh’s rural roadways

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick national park as cycling isn’t allowed on trails.

Although many riding enthusiasts like to bike the 12.7-mile Driving Tour for a tour in history, many ride to enjoy seeing nature and wildlife.

Park guides and rangers sometimes offer a couple of bicycle tours each year, usually in the spring and fall. Check the Shiloh Battlefield website or Facebook page for any possible scheduled tours. Interpre-

tive ranger Heather Henson hosted several bike tours in April, 2016 with hopes to have more.

Riders be forewarned of Shiloh’s varied terrain as bicyclists will discover the same steep surprises as soldiers did in 1862.

While most of Shiloh is flat, there are some hills and Riverside Drive at the end of the Driving Tour passes through a steep ravine.

Rhea Springs is a great spot to begin a bicycling loop tour. There is plenty of parking, a freshwater spring and creek are there to observe and riders can plan several different loop tours from the Driving Tour stop.

Free park maps are available at the visitor’s center and there are no admission fees to ride in the park.

Opposite page: Maggie Longoria of Corinth, Miss. enjoys a bike ride at Pittsburg Landing. Shiloh National Military Park offers 13 miles of paved roads, making it a great place to ride bicycles. Above: The Longoria, Razeon, Castillo, Rojas, Acevedo and Rodrigeuz families from Corinth, Miss., Florida and Mexico enjoy a day of bicycle riding at Shiloh. Seven were on bikes and five were walking.

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CAMPING/RVING

The great outside escape The Pickwick Lake area near Pickwick Landing Dam offers over 250 campsites, at least 200 of which provide electric and water hookups.

The four campsites include a Tennessee Valley Authority site, state recreational area, state park and a private RV park.

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Pickwick has lots of campground choices

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick travel trailer fifth wheel or RV, all offer the Pickwick experience in different ways to offer a broad selection of camping options.

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PICKWICK DAM Tailwater Campground Just below Pickwick Dam is a TVA campground with 100 sites, 92 of which have electric and water hookups. Nestled under pine trees, the sites offer a beautiful view of the Tennessee River and a boat launch ramp is available.

The sites are great for tents, pop ups or RVs of any size.

Previously a self-service campground with a host, TVA now has

â&#x20AC;˘ Nestled in a wooded area just off Pickwick Lake near the dam is a 48-site campground in the state park. All sites have a table, grill and electric and water hookups with varying AMPs to accommodate tents, popups, trailers and RVs.

Opposite page: The TVA campground below Pickwick Landing Dam offers pine thicket shade with views of the Tennessee River. Below: Diann and Roger Dutton are the RRM managers for the TVA Pickwick campground.

Photos by Mark Boehler

a lease agreement with Recreation Resource Management. Open from mid-March until mid-November, reservations are required for many sites. Some sites are first come, first serve with no reservations. There are length of stay restrictions, depending on time of year, from 21 days to 30 days.

The sites have grills and picnic tables. There are three restroom and shower facilities and a dump station.

Campers returning to campground in 2017 will see many improvements to the campground with the expansion of the some sites.

There have also been many improvements made in the tent camping area.

More improvements are planned for the campground, including the addition of a camp store in the future.

Check the TVA or RRN websites for current rates, which generally run $12-$18 for tents and $14-$29 for RVs. For more information, call the RRM campground managers at 865-3619492.

PICKWICK LANDING State Park Campground Nestled in a wooded area just off Pickwick Lake near the dam is a 48-site campground in the state park.

All sites have a table, grill

and electric and water hookups with varying AMPs to accommodate tents, popups, trailers and RVs. There is a bathouse and dump house and reservations are accepted in the year-round open campground. Check park website for rates, which generally range from $8 to $25.

Bruton Branch Recreation Area This 43-site primitive campground is on the north shore of Pickwick Lake off Highway 128 and features some lakeside sites for great views of the lake.

Open April through October, it has a bathhouse, playground and boat ramp.

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RUNNING

‘Pick ’em up, lay ’em down’ Pickwick Lake has its fishing and boating.

Shiloh remains rich in history.

But folks who like to run to stay fit will be glad to know the area is a good destination to put on those running shoes.

There are two fun runs held annually in the area -- one in a state park and the other in a national park.

Pickwick Landing State Park offers two great roadway loops in “The Circle” with great views of the lake and another past the marina through the cabin area.

There are also two trails. A 1.7-mile paved trail takes runners from the Inn to “The Circle” and back, while the 3-mile Island Look Trail begins in the cabin area and is a loop to the lake and back.

Pickwick is a stop of the Tennessee State Parks Running Tour in late January or early February.

The “Race to the Landing” six-miler begins and ends at the Inn and

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Shiloh Park has four-miler, Pickwick hosts six-miler

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick uses both roadway and paved trail.

Pickwick is the 18th stop of 21 races held in state parks every year from October through March. They are a broad range in distance, from five, six, seven, eight miles and 10K, 11K, 12K and 15K and half-marathons.

Shiloh National Military Park offers runners a variety of options with many miles of paved roadway and scenic views.

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great starting point. Corinth - Pittsburg Landing Road, Eastern Corinth Road, Confederate Road and Hamburg - Purdy Road are all fairly level.

Riverside Drive to the Indian Mounds is a great run, but beware Riverside Drive from the mounds to the visitor center -- it’s a steep incline.

Woody Harrell, retired park superintendent and an avid runner, said many of the roads at Shiloh are concrete.

“That’s something to consider when doing a long Shiloh run like nine miles on the old tour route,” he said.

Harrell’s favorite run in the park begins at the visitor center; turns on the newer Jones Field Road past two burial trenches; after the Tennessee monument, turn on the Hamburg-Purdy Road at the Raith monument; after passing the Albert Sidney Johnston monument, proceed through the Indian Mounds

• A 1.7-mile paved trail takes runners from the Inn to “The Circle” and back, while the 3-mile Island Look Trail begins in the cabin area and is a loop to the lake and back.

area and Dill Branch to finish at Shiloh National Cemetery.

“This is right at 6.2 miles (10K) and is the most scenic and nice change in topography part of the park,” he said.

The Savannah Rotary Club has a four-mile “Run in the Park” at Shiloh every year. Usually the second Saturday in April, it begins near and ends at Shiloh church.

It was moved to the second Saturday in May in 2017, so be sure to check out their Facebook page. Runners in 2017 were treated with a visit by Gen. U.S. Grant (a.k.a.

Dr. Curt Fields).

Nearby Corinth, Miss., is home to the Corinth Coca-Cola Classic 10K, which will celebrate its 37th anniversary in 2018.

It is always held the first Saturday in May. Only on-line registration is available and if a runner wants to participate, better do so in advance.

Race officials cut off the number of registrations at 1,500 in 2013 through 2017.

Corinth is also home to Austin’s Shoes’ Run with Rotary 5K held the first Saturday in October. It begins and ends in historic downtown Corinth.

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Opposite page: The Savannah Rotary Club hosts the “Run in the Park” at Shiloh every spring.

Below: A Shiloh National Military Park ranger gives a brief history lesson before runners begin their “Run in the Park.”

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Cannon roar, fireworks boom Shiloh and Pickwick keep a busy planner

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The roar of Civil War era cannon, skies filled with a huge Fourth of July fireworks displays or a solemn Memorial Day ceremony - there is almost always something going on at Pickwick Lake, the Counce area and Shiloh battlefield on weekends in the warmer months.

The peak visitation is from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend, but things get busier when warm temperatures begin in April and last until October when beautiful fall foliage returns.

It’s best to check websites closer to the time a visit will occur as many have event listings just two months out.

But there are many yearly planned events. So here are a few to consider: • Memorial Day program at Shiloh National Military Park and Shiloh National Cemetery. Shiloh also offers weapon firing demonstrations, Civil War encampments and living history programs on weekends in the warmer months. Check in at the visitor center for planned events or visit the park’s website.

Shiloh always has ranger-led tours on the April 6-7 battle anniversary dates and on the weekend closest to the dates.

Check the website for Living History demonstrations, including cannon firing. * Fourth of July Fireworks at Pickwick Landing State Park.

It’s a great show with plenty of viewing areas both on the lake, dam and inside the park.

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Opposite page: The Pickwick Dam area stays busy during the warm summer months with lots to do. Below: Shiloh National Cemetery inside Shiloh National Military Park hosts a Memorial Day program every year. Above: Union Gen. U.S. Grant (a.k.a. Dr. Curt Fields) listens to the Memorial Day program at Shiloh.

Photos by Mark Boehler

Grand Harbor Marina also has a Sizzle on the River Fireworks Show.

It will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

Pickwick Landing State Park usually has seasonal rangers offering nature and kids activities in the summer months. Christmas in the

Park the second weekend in December offers much to do and is a favorite visitor event. There is always an Easter Egg Hunt on the Saturday of Easter weekend.

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2-3:30 p.m. on June 3, 2017. A Junior Ranger camp for ages 7-11 will be held June 7.

Check the park office, inn or park website for planned events. *Country music singer and Hardin County native Darryl Worley sponsors the Tennessee River Run each year to benefit his foundation for charitable work. Known for his top hit “Have Your Forgotten?”, Worley’s concert with big name acts is usually the second Saturday in September and has been moved to Savannah.

There are many Pickwick area activities held on different weekends, including Boat Poker Run, Bass Fishing Tournament, Golf Tourney, Motorcycle Poker Run and 5K run. Check the river run website for times and places.

Summer goes out with a bang with the District Three Community Center Labor Day Barbecue. It’s a fundraiser for the center and always held on the Saturday before Labor Day. Although it’s a little more quiet at Pickwick in the winter months, there are two great annual events worth a visit.

• Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park Annual Wine Tasting is held at the state park inn on a Saturday in January. Different countries are featured each year with all proceeds going to the friends group, which supports park projects.

• The Pickwick Landing Rotary Club Mardi Gras party is always held on Fat Tuesday in February.

It’s food, drink and entertainment with all proceeds going to charity.

Freddy T’s usually hosts the popular event.

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FISHING

Angler’s paradise Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River remains a sport fishing destination.

It has a lot to do with a multitude of water options -- Pickwick Reservoir stretching 53 miles into Alabama, the connecting Yellow Creek embayment in Mississippi and access to the Tenn-Tom Waterway which flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

And then there’s the Tennessee River and the happy hunting grounds of the Pickwick tailwaters

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Lake, river lure fishermen year around with lots of options

By Mark Boehler For Explore Pickwick below the dam, then miles of river fishing north to Crump Landing.

There’s plenty of water surface

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to explore the TVA lake where the corners of Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama come together.

It’s a fisherman’s bait and tackle dream checklist: • bluegill • crappie • stripers • sauger • smallmouth bass • largemouth bass • white bass • blue catfish

• Most of the locals know about the Tennessee state record sauger caught in the Pickwick tailwaters, a 7-pound, 6-ounce whopper caught by Rayford D. Voss on Feb. 19, 1973. Dr. Jim Youmans caught a state record 1-pound, 9-ounce river carpsucker on Feb.28, 1980 while J. Wesley Neal landed a state record 1-pound, 6-ounce Atlantic needlefish on Sept. 30, 2008.

• channel catfish • flathead catfish There are also the typical “trash” fish like the drum, but anglers exploring Pickwick may find a few surprises along the way.

Most of the locals know about the Tennessee state record sauger caught in the Pickwick tailwaters, a 7-pound, 6-ounce whopper caught

by Rayford D. Voss on Feb. 19, 1973.

Dr. Jim Youmans caught a state record 1-pound, 9-ounce river carpsucker on Feb.28, 1980 while J. Wesley Neal landed a state record 1-pound, 6-ounce Atlantic needlefish on Sept. 30, 2008.

This diverse fishing opportunity makes Pickwick a “bucket list” destination for sport fishermen, noted retired Pickwick fishing guide Rick Matlock.

“Pickwick offers so much,” said Matlock.

Most anglers know water temperature, elevation and current determine what they are after. There is a big difference in water current when all the gates at the dam are either open or closed.

The challenge to Pickwick is where to go. Fast current in the tailwaters? Up river? The deep waters of the lake? Rock banks?

Lake coves? Shallow waters far into coves?

Pickwick is most importantly a

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year round lake. Although most visitors to Pickwick seek the big blue catfish, Matlock said Pickwick has so much more.

His favorite target is the smallmouth bass.

Smallmouth like live shinner fish and can be found near rocky shorelines, rock walls and gravel points, he shared.

The angler has landed plenty of lunker smallmouth from fall through spring about a mile below the dam.

In March and November, he also had success catching 7-8 pound largemouth bass.

Whatever the species being sought, the best part about Pickwick is the variety.

Added the angler, “different times of the year are good for different kinds of fish.”

March is a great month to fish

Pickwick, especially for largemouth bass.

Fish for largemouth early morning and late afternoon, using an Alabama rig in the spring on points and in shallow water. Lunkers can also be found in lake coves near the shoreline.

He recommended a Zara-Spook for top of the water fishing.

January and February are good times to catch smallmouth bass, while April and May are good for bluegill, he noted.

Stripers are a good summer month fish at Pickwick below the dam, while sauger remains a winter month fish through April below the dam, noted Matlock.

Stripers are in the lake, but the best spot is below the dam, noted the guide, using rubber paddletails or live gizzard shad.

Pickwick fisherman Clint Newton agreed. Sauger time is the second week of November through March.

When the water temperature gets above 60 degrees, sauger are hard to catch. But when the water temperature drops to 50 degrees, it’s good catching conditions.

The lake and river are equal in terms of success, but high winds will keep Matlock on the river rather than the large lake.

The lake has a lot of watersport traffic in the warm months, so fishermen are advised to fish the early

Angela Pridgett (opposite page) hauls in a nice catch at Pickwick Landing State Park as the sun sets for the day.

Photo by Keith Jackson

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The sun rises on the Tennessee River below the dam as a lone fisherman begins his early morning trip.

morning and late afternoon hours, he suggested.

Crappie fishing is great at Pickwick from the end of March through June when the fish are spawning.

Crappie run in schools and can be found in shallow water when water temperatures are between 50-60 degrees, he added.

Matlock suggested an 1/8-ounce hair or tube jig, tipped with a live minnow for Crappie. After the spawning season, Crappie can be caught May through November in deep water, especially around

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stumps.

The area is also coming off a record year for crappie fishing in the spring of 2017.

Pickwick hosts a Sauger Festival every March.

There are two boat ramps below the dam, a TVA ramp and another at the Historic Botel.

There is a ramp at Pickwick Landing State Park, Bruton Branch Recreational Area on the north shore and TWRA ramps on Yellow Creek just off Highway 57 near the Mississippi state line.

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Photo by Mark Boehler

Fishermen who like to camp can find a TVA campground below the dam, Bruton Branch and the state park.

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Pickwick has plenty of bait shops and restaurants.

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FISHING

River giants

Fishermen search for big blue catfish

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick PICKWICK, Tenn. — Longtime Pickwick anglers Clint Newton and Rick Matlock are always after huge catfish which lurk in the waters below Pickwick Landing Dam and along the Tennessee River.

But on one particular day, the two went after one to five pound “eaters” for a political fish fry for one of Matlock’s friends.

They caught 67 catfish that day, but the fishermen also hauled in two big surprises.

Matlock, a retired fishing guide at Pickwick, caught a 70-pound blue catfish. Newton caught a 35-pound blue.

After a photo session, the two fish were released.

This is the norm at Pickwick, home of some of the biggest blue and flathead catfish in the country.

Newton, a 35-year-old Pickwick resident who has been going after big fish for eight years, has caught some big blues.

He hauled in an 80-pound blue on April 8, 2016 just north of Shiloh National Military Park on the Tennessee River. Two other April finds just below the dam were a 47-pound blue and 45-pound flathead.

Newton believes there are world record 150-pound blue catfish lurking in the Tennessee River below Pickwick Landing Dam. The Pickwick fisherman has caught three blue cats the past five years over 100 pounds.

Whatever the big fish stories may reveal, the fact remains fishermen from around the world seek the big blue.

Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River also have channel catfish.

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Lonnie Fountain and David Bruce, both of Talking Rock, Ga., won the 2016 World Championship of Catfishing the National Catfish Derby last October with five catfish weighing a combined 59.85 pounds. Tommy Ross and Bradley Mansel, both of Corinth, Miss., were a close second with five catfish weighting a combined 57.20 pounds.

Matlock has taken anglers from many states and as far away as Japan on fishing trips. Although Matlock can fish for anything, visitors usually want the big blue experience.

Both Matlock and Newton fish the lake and river and suggest the same for newcomers to the Pickwick area.

There is plenty of room to explore, as Pickwick Reservoir includes 43,100 acres into Alabama and the river as it flows north to Crump’s Landing and becoming part of the Kentucky Reservoir.

The best months for catching blue cats are June, July, September and November and during the spawning season in March and April. The best months for flathead catfish are March, October and November.

Fish for big blues below the dam in January and February, while flatheads can be found in the tailwaters in July, October and November.

Also search for flatheads along river sandbars.

The popular belief the big blues go away in the hot summer months isn’t true, noted the angler.

“They don’t go away,” said New-

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ton. “They go into holes and are harder to catch.”

Live bait is a must in catching either blues or flatheads and the best choice is fresh, cut up skipjack.

A third catfish species at Pickwick -channel catfish -- “will eat anything.”

Channel cats can be found in shallow muddy waters, but many fisherman don’t seek them because they don’t get big.

As far as “eating size blues,” they can be found in schools below the dam and May would be the time for best results.

Newton advised to check the gear when going after big cats. He suggested a 100-pound braid test line with a 100-pound mono-filiment leader.

That tip might lead to the next world record blue found at Pickwick.

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Pickwick Landing Dam Facts • Construction of Pickwick Landing Dam began in 1934 and was completed in 1938. A dedication ceremony with state officials was held in 1940.

• A dozen men lost their lives during construction of the dam.

• All TVA employees lived in Pickwick Village during construction of the dam. It was located where Pickwick Landing State Park is today.

• TVA gave land to the state of Tennessee to create Pickwick Land State Park.

• The dam is 113 feet high and stretches nearly a mile and a half across the Tennessee River.

• Pickwick Dam is a hydroelectric facility. It has six generating units with a net dependable capacity of 229 megawatts.

Net dependable capacity is the amount of power a dam can produce on an average day, minus the electricity used by the dam itself.

• The lock and dam once had visitor centers with interpretation on how barges lock through and how electricity is generated. Both were closed after 9-11 and more fence installed for security reasons.

• When Pickwick Reservoir is full during the summer, it has nearly 490 miles of winding shoreline and 43,100 acres of water surface.

• Pickwick has a flood-stor-

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It’s Tee Time Pickwick Landing Golf Course remains in excellent condition

By Mark Boehler For Pickwick Profiles PICKWICK, Tenn. – Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course has never looked better.

“The course is in very good condition,” said Manager and Golf Pro Preston Maxey. “It is in great shape.”

Numbers are up on the course as well, noted the manager.

He estimated play is up 15 to 20 percent in 2017 compared to the previous year. “Our numbers are up,” added Maxey.

He credited the increase in play on the condition of the course.

Maxey also likes to think word has gotten out on the over $1.5 million investment the golf course made in improvements three years ago.

That’s one reason why visitors to Pickwick Lake should pack their golf bags when planning a trip to the area.

The state-owned course is one of two courses which have been placed through thick hardwood and pine forests, providing 27 holes over 9,558 yards (long tees) of challenging play with plenty of water hazards to remind the golfer the lake will beckon for playing time when the round is over.

Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course A beautiful destination course as part of the Tennessee Golf Trail, this par 72 challenge offers 6,478 yards over 18 holes.

Golfers who haven’t played the course the past three years will find some nice surprises,

as a new digital irrigation system, new cart paths and two new course restroom facilities have been added Pickwick Landing State Park also offers golf packages which range from $109.90 to $145.90 depending upon time of the year and day of the week. Based upon two people to a room, the packages include a room at the inn, one day of unlimited golf with cart and practice balls before each round. Some packages include the breakfast buffet at the park inn.

“There are a wide variety of packages,” said Maxey.

Depending upon the tee, the park golf course ratings range from 65.7 to 71.1 on the course located at the intersection of Highways 57 and 128.

Out of bounds guards 11 holes. There are 21 bunkers and three water hazards.

Hole no. 2 is a 396-yard signature dogleg right par 4 with out of bounds protecting the right side.

Maxey said the toughest hole is no. 14, another dogleg right with water to the right and a narrow landing area.

Tee times are recommended.

It’s best to call ahead as much as possible, especially for weekend play. Tee times can be reserved at www.tngolftrail. net and go to Pickwick.

The manager said the course is also hosting many tournaments.

The course is open year round. Amenities include club rental, practice green, driving range, snack bar and nearby lodging at the park inn.

Pickwick is also part of the Tennessee Golf Trail, where an annual fee allows golfers unlimited playtime at nine state parks across Tennessee.

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The rates are very reasonable and the course offers a variety of smaller and sloped greens.

Water hazards come into play on three holes, including the no. 4 par three which includes a two-tier green.

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• The dam has two locks: One measures 110-by-600 feet and the other 110-by1,000 feet.

• Pickwick Landing Dam’s first turbine was the largest of its kind in the country when it was installed; its runner was more than 24 feet in diameter. New runners with a more efficient design were installed in the 1980s.

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DISC GOLFING

Metal cage madness Visitors to Pickwick Landing State Park may now know those gray metal baskets with chains are for the nine-hole disc golf course.

Signage on every hole and been added, showing participants where to throw the disc and how many yards it takes to reach the basket.

A large sign in front of the Inn where the first hole begins has an outlay of the course.

Former park ranger John Ball designed and helped install a nine-hole disc golf course in 2015.

It’s a growing family friendly sport where participants hurl small round

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Disc golf course at state park continues to evolve

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick discs similar to Frisbees with the ultimate goal to hit the chains (chaching!) with the discs ending up in the basket.

Like regular golf, disc throwers keep score with each throw as a

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stroke. The baskets - called holes - are about 250-feet away from the first throw but range from 130 feet up to 404 feet on the course in the park.

John Ball is a competitive disc golfer who enters tournaments and when he arrived for ranger duty in December, 2014, he saw the potential for a course in the park.

“This park was a prime location for a disc golf course,” noted Ball.

The sport continues to grow because all ages can play, from young kids and teenagers through all ages and even senior citizens.

“I thought this would provide another opportunity for the entire family to spend time together,” noted the park ranger. “Mom, dad, kids, grandkids, grandparents -- all can play together. I recently led an intro to disc golf program and had four generations of the same family attended.”

Ball beams with pride as he talks about designing the course - a first for the disc golfer.

“I wanted to create a course which would be simple for beginners, yet provide a degree of difficulty for the more experienced disc golfer,” he explained.

The scenic course travels through a pine tree stand, proceeds toward The Circle drive and ends with what will probably be the course’s signature hole on Number 9 which has Pickwick Lake as the backdrop for the basket.

“Number 9 is such a beautiful hole with the lake,” noted Ball. “There will be some concern as an overthrow could end up in the water.”

“The hope is this course will be a catalyst for people to see the benefit of having a disc golf course in a state park,” said Ball.

Opposite page: A sign in front of the Inn shows the outlay of the nine-hole course.

Above: Course designer John Ball throws a disc from the hole #9 tee.

Left: Signs at every hole show were to throw the disc and how many yards to the cage.

Photos by Mark Boehler

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BIRDING

A Shiloh bald eagle soars toward its nest.

Photo by Terry Weaver

Soaring magic Shiloh National Military Park had 421,863 visitors in 2016, according to the National Park Service.

None of those visitors are more popular then Hiram and Julia.

The nesting pair of bald eagles returned for the sixth straight year in 2015 to their nest just off Riverside Drive. Since the nest isn’t far from the ground and just off a paved road, it presents a rare opportunity for bird lovers to watch and photograph the national bird.

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Shiloh, Pickwick are great places to view wildlife

By Mark Boehler Exploring Pickwick year off in 2016 and didn’t lay nay eggs.

The popular duo returned in 2017 and reared two eaglets much to the delight of area bird watchers and wildlife

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photographers.

Hiram was the given name to Union Gen. U.S. Grant before he changed his name at a young age.

Julia was Grant’s wife.

The eagles are winter residents.

They usually lay two eggs in January, the young hatch in March and the fledglings leave the nest in May. The best time to watch them are early morning and late afternoon hours.

Another mating pair of bald eagles return to Pickwick every year, but are usually harder to

A Shiloh bald eagle brings dinner home to the nest.

Photo by Michael Hudson

A fox near Pickwick Dam. Photo by Terry Weaver

find.

Shiloh has 4,200 rural acres and presents a great place for birding. It is open from dawn to dusk.

Wild turkey, wood duck, bobwhite quail, red-tailed hawk and several species of owls call Shiloh home. Songbirds which can be seen include bluebirds, Kentucky warbler, Baltimore oriole, field sparrow, mockingbird, cardinal and cedar waxwing.

Some bluebirds nest in the Shiloh cannon each year.

Wildlife watchers can also see plenty of white-tailed deer in the park.

Tennessee River views are offered along Riverside Drive and below Shiloh National Cemetery.

Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River are also birding hot spots. The Tennessee Valley Authority has viewing areas with parking both above and below the dam.

Restroom facilities are available below the dam.

Bald eagles, ospreys, geese, ducks, egrets and even pelicans have been seen in the Pickwick area. Early morning is the best time to watch for birds. Late winter and early months are the best time to

â&#x20AC;˘ Bald eagles, ospreys, geese, ducks, egrets and even pelicans have been seen in the Pickwick area.

Early morning is the best time to watch for birds.

Late winter and early months are the best time to see non-migratory birds, while migratory birds can best be seen in the winter months.

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A wild turney near Pickwick Landing Dam (left). Above: An American Avocet flies over Pickwick Lake. Opposite page: A pelican on Pickwick Lake.

Photos by Terry Weaver

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see non-migratory birds, while migratory birds can best be seen in the winter months.

Ospreys built a nest and raised their young on top of electrical devices on Pickwick Landing Dam in 2013 -- in full view from the bridge over the dam.

Nearby Pickwick Landing State Park is another good place to watch for birds. It offers 681 acres and some great views of the lake.

Geese and ducks call Pickwick home and can be seen near the shore.

The 2.8-mile Island Loop Trail and 1.2-mile paved Inn Walking Trail are good places to go birding.

Park staff offer free pontoon rides on weekends in the summer months to look for wildlife.

Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park erected an osprey pole and nesting platform in January of

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2014 in hopes to lure a mating pair of ospreys.

As of the spring of 2016, no pair had called the area home near the Pickwick Landing State Park Inn. The state park is also building an aviary for birds of prey who are unable to fly.

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Lost towns There’s no doubt that TVA’s dams transformed the Valley and made life easier for its residents.

For some, though, the unified plan meant sacrificing home and community to the greater good.

Pickwick Landing Dam, the second of the main river dams to be constructed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), is a multipurpose dam. It is a significant producer of hydroelectric power, generating 240,200 kilowatts of electricity and has a flood storage capacity of 417,700 acre-feet. The reservoir also covers a portion of the treacherous Muscle Shoals, which once limited navigation on the Tennessee River. However, the shoals are not the only feature hidden beneath the tamed waters of Pickwick Reservoir.

Vestiges of past lives and once vibrant communities also lie below the surface.

As part of his New Deal, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the TVA Act on May 18, 1933. This new agency was charged with a broad mission, but most importantly it was to improve the quality of life by providing flood control, navigation and inexpensive electricity

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Some had to sacrifice home, community to create lake

By TVA For Exploring Pickwick

to the people of the Tennessee Valley.

Engineers and planners quickly went to work on implementing the agency’s unified development plan for building the dams that would transform the region.

For most residents of the Tennessee Valley, that was only good news.

For others, however, it was a mixed blessing.

RELOCATING HOMES AND FAMILIES When approval of Pickwick Landing Dam was announced in February of 1934, the Tuscumbia Times proclaimed, “President Roosevelt gladdened the heart of every man.” And it is true that most local residents, eager for good-paying jobs, celebrated the coming construction of both dam and

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reservoir. However, their enthusiasm was somewhat tempered by another, less appealing consequence of the construction effort—the loss and relocation of hundreds of homes, farms and families.

The vast reservoir created by the Pickwick Landing Dam affected sections of Hardin County, Tennessee; Tishomingo County, Mississippi; and Colbert and Lauderdale counties in Alabama. Prior to construction, TVA surveyed and mapped approximately 100,000 acres of land. The agency then acquired more than 63,700 acres, clearing about 12,590 acres of this land of trees, buildings and fences.

TVA studied the effects of the dam and reservoir on the four affected counties and concluded that the building of Pickwick Landing Dam would result in the partial flooding of two towns, Waterloo and Riverton, both in Alabama.

Eventually 506 families were relocated and cemeteries, highways, bridges and utility lines were either moved or protected. The price of progress was the dissolution of home and community.

While these families were forced to move, the relocation was no southern

diaspora. It appears most families stayed close to their roots. Many of these families found it difficult to solve their own relocation problems, precisely because they preferred to remain in the immediate area, where opportunities were scarce.

The communities of Waterloo and Riverton were, prior to the construction of Pickwick Landing Dam, dependent on agricultural income derived from lands that would be included in the reservoir area. Riverton was partially supported by employment on the Colbert Shoals Canal Lock. Waterloo derived some support from the lumber business, but it was estimated that all marketable timber would be cut within two or three years.

READJUSTING THE POPULATION Congress, in amending the TVA Act in 1935, gave the Authority power to advise and cooperate in the readjustment of the affected population. In this work, TVA gave careful consideration to the social and economic needs of the families and made every effort, through cooperation with other agencies, to help them make proper adjustments. For example, TVA partnered with Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) and the Agricultural Extension Services of Tennessee and Mississippi to offer assistance to farm families in seeking and acquiring new farmhouses.

During the construction of the dam, TVA recruited many workers from the farm population for land clearing and work on dam construction. Highway, bridge and road construction helped to support the town of Waterloo and much of the rural population in the worst affected areas so that the crisis of community readjustment had been deferred. It was expected that recreational and industrial development resulting from the project would improve the economy of the region and provide long-term opportunities. The land-grant college extension service and other agencies made every effort to effect permanent readjustment of the displaced families and population in adjacent areas.

SACRIFICING FOR A STRONGER NATION When Pickwick Dam was dedicated on the first Sunday in June 1940, more than 30,000 people came to see the great dam and to participate in the festivities.

The 61-piece Sheffield, Alabama, High School Marching Band and the Al Chymia Temple Shrine Band of Memphis supplied the music for a program that included motorboat races, water pageants and — of course — many speeches. Tennessee’s Commissioner of Conservation, J. Charles Poe emphasized the recreational aspect of the new lake: “What great news this is to those seeking vacation spots in the South. Here is one of the best motor-boat courses in America.”

TVA Director James P. Pope said the “problems of conservation, power and navigation are not state or regional problems; they are national problems.” He added that “there will be no other chain of lakes to compare with this [the TVA system of dams and reservoirs]” and “its potentialities are far beyond the expectations of most of us.”

Governor Prentice Cooper of Ten-

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He went on to say that “one of our biggest shortages of the last war was in power. When a war comes, it is then too late to undertake building a dam for power. As a national defense measure alone, Pickwick is justified.” .” Governor Cooper summed up the spirit of the day when he proclaimed that “Pickwick and its sister projects will add much to the happiness, the security, the wealth and glory of Tennessee and the nation.”

During the Great Depression, the towns of Waterloo and Riverton were sacrificed as a result of the construction of Pickwick Dam. More than a loss of property, it was a sacrifice of community for the greater good. This act resulted in a better region allowing for the creation of jobs, economic security, recreational facilities and a better quality of life for the residents of the Tennessee Valley.

As in other lost towns throughout the region, these communities and the families who lived in them dedicated their properties, homes and histories to the creation of a vastly improved region and a stronger nation for their children and grandchildren.

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