https://www.paddletsra.org/calendar Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association upcoming events Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:11:42 GMT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:11:42 GMT Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 22px;" align="center"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>1st Saturday Paddle Series</strong></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Every 1^st&nbsp;Saturday of every month in 2026 you will find us paddling a whitewater river or creek somewhere in Tennessee. We welcome all to join us. We will keep it on natural flow as much as possible. When water gets scarce, we’ll resort to the dam releases at Hiwassee, Ocoee, and Pigeon. Some weekends are predetermined with the assumption there will be enough flow. These will correspond with other events such as Rendezvous (Clear Creek), Jack Lyle Memorial Paddle (Big South Fork), Canoe &amp; Kayak School Follow-up Paddle (Hiwassee). Other trips we will try to predict water levels and update the location approximately 1 - 2 weeks out based off of present water levels and expected rainfall. Just like the water we’ve got to be fluid. Things can change pretty quick.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Expect Class II through Class IV. Don’t rule a paddle out though due to difficulty. Some ratings are based off of 1 or 2 rapids that in many cases can be portaged.&nbsp; If in doubt, ask us! Just a few rivers you are likely to see:</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Big South Fork (Confluence to Leatherwood Ford) II-IV</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Clear Creek (Jet to Lilly) II+(III)</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Clear Creek (Lilly to Nemo) II-IV</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Obey, West Fork II</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Tellico (Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station) II-III</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">We will occasionally make a weekend out of it and camp close to the river. Not a requirement to paddle but could be an option if you like. We’ll keep you posted when and where we plan to camp. Who knows, if we feel like it, we may do it again on Sunday.&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">TSRA membership is not required however there will be a $10 registration fee for nonmembers per trip. If you like us and think you will join us again, apply that $10 towards a membership and paddle next time with no registration fee.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><br></p> https://paddletsra.org/event-6489588 https://paddletsra.org/event-6489588 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT <p data-start="110" data-end="188"><strong data-start="110" data-end="128">Save the Date!</strong><br data-start="128" data-end="131"> <strong data-start="131" data-end="151">60 Years of TSRA</strong><br data-start="151" data-end="154"> <strong data-start="154" data-end="188">October 10, 2026 | Shelby Park</strong></p> <p data-start="190" data-end="581">TSRA is turning 60, and we’re celebrating with a river family cookout! Join us <strong>Saturday, October 10</strong> at the <u>Shelby Park River View Picnic Shelter,</u> <u>near the Cumberland River Boat Ramp.</u></p> <p data-start="190" data-end="581">We’ll kick things off with an optional anniversary paddle, followed by a shrimp boil prepared by our very own Chef Todd Kinnett. We’ll have good food, river stories, friends old and new, and special 60th anniversary shirts available.</p> <p data-start="190" data-end="581">Whether you’ve been part of TSRA for decades or just found your way to the river with us this year, we’d love to have you there.&nbsp;</p> https://paddletsra.org/event-6653443 https://paddletsra.org/event-6653443 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 22px;" align="center"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>1st Saturday Paddle Series</strong></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Every 1^st&nbsp;Saturday of every month in 2026 you will find us paddling a whitewater river or creek somewhere in Tennessee. We welcome all to join us. We will keep it on natural flow as much as possible. When water gets scarce, we’ll resort to the dam releases at Hiwassee, Ocoee, and Pigeon. Some weekends are predetermined with the assumption there will be enough flow. These will correspond with other events such as Rendezvous (Clear Creek), Jack Lyle Memorial Paddle (Big South Fork), Canoe &amp; Kayak School Follow-up Paddle (Hiwassee). Other trips we will try to predict water levels and update the location approximately 1 - 2 weeks out based off of present water levels and expected rainfall. Just like the water we’ve got to be fluid. Things can change pretty quick.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Expect Class II through Class IV. Don’t rule a paddle out though due to difficulty. Some ratings are based off of 1 or 2 rapids that in many cases can be portaged.&nbsp; If in doubt, ask us! Just a few rivers you are likely to see:</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Big South Fork (Confluence to Leatherwood Ford) II-IV</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Clear Creek (Jet to Lilly) II+(III)</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Clear Creek (Lilly to Nemo) II-IV</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Obey, West Fork II</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Tellico (Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station) II-III</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">We will occasionally make a weekend out of it and camp close to the river. Not a requirement to paddle but could be an option if you like. We’ll keep you posted when and where we plan to camp. Who knows, if we feel like it, we may do it again on Sunday.&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">TSRA membership is not required however there will be a $10 registration fee for nonmembers per trip. If you like us and think you will join us again, apply that $10 towards a membership and paddle next time with no registration fee.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><br></p> https://paddletsra.org/event-6489590 https://paddletsra.org/event-6489590 Sat, 05 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 22px;" align="center"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>1st Saturday Paddle Series</strong></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Every 1^st&nbsp;Saturday of every month in 2026 you will find us paddling a whitewater river or creek somewhere in Tennessee. We welcome all to join us. We will keep it on natural flow as much as possible. When water gets scarce, we’ll resort to the dam releases at Hiwassee, Ocoee, and Pigeon. Some weekends are predetermined with the assumption there will be enough flow. These will correspond with other events such as Rendezvous (Clear Creek), Jack Lyle Memorial Paddle (Big South Fork), Canoe &amp; Kayak School Follow-up Paddle (Hiwassee). Other trips we will try to predict water levels and update the location approximately 1 - 2 weeks out based off of present water levels and expected rainfall. Just like the water we’ve got to be fluid. Things can change pretty quick.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Expect Class II through Class IV. Don’t rule a paddle out though due to difficulty. Some ratings are based off of 1 or 2 rapids that in many cases can be portaged.&nbsp; If in doubt, ask us! Just a few rivers you are likely to see:</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Big South Fork (Confluence to Leatherwood Ford) II-IV</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Clear Creek (Jet to Lilly) II+(III)</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Clear Creek (Lilly to Nemo) II-IV</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Obey, West Fork II</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">Ø&nbsp;&nbsp;Tellico (Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station) II-III</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">We will occasionally make a weekend out of it and camp close to the river. Not a requirement to paddle but could be an option if you like. We’ll keep you posted when and where we plan to camp. Who knows, if we feel like it, we may do it again on Sunday.&nbsp;</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#222222" face="Tahoma">TSRA membership is not required however there will be a $10 registration fee for nonmembers per trip. If you like us and think you will join us again, apply that $10 towards a membership and paddle next time with no registration fee.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><br></p> https://paddletsra.org/event-6489592 https://paddletsra.org/event-6489592