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Outdoors.

Nature Spotlight highlights the parks, trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, and outdoor experiences that make the Upper Cumberland worth exploring. This category features local nature gems, seasonal views, and ideas for getting outside—whether you want an easy walk or a full-day adventure. 9 stories.

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Two people stand on rocky ledges near a tall, misty waterfall cascading over stone cliffs into a pool in a wooded gorge.
Outdoors

Your Next Adventure Awaits at Cummins Falls

Do you know that the opportunity to experience the wonder of nature up close exists 15 minutes from downtown Cookeville? It’s true. Cummins Falls…
CookevilleSep 244 min read
Female basketball player in yellow jersey holding a basketball on court.
Outdoors

From All-American to Officer: Kiera Hill’s Journey from the Court to the Community

Not many bios contain “Junior College All-American women’s basketball player” and “law enforcement officer,” but for the cover of this edition, Kiera Hill, both…
CookevilleFeb 114 min read

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