Tennesee’s Free Hunting Day Saturday, Squirrel Season to Open

August 25, 2022
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Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 27 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season.

Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for people to experience the enjoyment of the sport.

The TWRA encourages regular hunters to introduce friends and family members (young and old) to the outdoor sport. It is also an excellent opportunity for people who have not tried hunting in a while to be reintroduced to the sport.

On Free Hunting Day, state resident hunters are exempt from hunting licenses and WMA permit requirements. Many of the WMAs are open to hunters seeking public access on Aug. 27. Hunters are asked to check the information for specific WMAs in the 2022-23 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. Sportsmen are required to ask for permission to hunt on private lands they do not own.

The TWRA offers a reminder that hunter education requirements are not waived for Free Hunting Day. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 is required to have successfully completed a hunter education course. An apprentice license is required for those born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 if the hunter education course has not been completed. This license exempts the hunter from the mandatory hunter education law for one year from the date of purchase but may only be purchased for up to three consecutive years during the lifetime of the hunter. Those under 10 years of age do not need a hunter education certificate but must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device.

Hunters can harvest up to 10 squirrels a day from the opening day of squirrel season through March 15, 2023. The season ending date was extended this year from the final day of February by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. Each hunting day begins a half-hour before sunrise and ends a half-hour after sunset.

For more information about hunting in Tennessee, visit TWRA’s website at www.tnwildlife.org or contact your nearest TWRA regional office.

August 24, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Alexandria has a new mayor

During Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting of the Alexandria town council, Lloyd Dyer was sworn in as mayor succeeding former mayor Bennett Armstrong. Dyer had previously served as Alderman before being elected mayor earlier this month during the municipal election. The term is for four years.

Meanwhile Curtis Rutter also took his oath of office as Alderman. Rutter was elected unopposed earlier this month to fill an unexpired two-year term.

Also, during Tuesday night’s meeting, Rusty Bradshaw, who previously served as Alderman, was appointed by the council to fill another unexpired two-year term since there were not enough Aldermen in place to establish a quorum.

Alexandria City Attorney Vester Parsley administered the oath to each.

The only other Alderman is Lynne Dickerson, who was elected to a four-year term two years ago and currently has two more years left in her tenure.

The Alexandria town council is made up of the mayor and six aldermen which means three aldermen seats remain vacant.

August 24, 2022
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Following the merger of Clay Gas Utility District with Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District “MTNG,” effective September 1, 2022, natural gas service in Clay county will be provided by MTNG.

As part of this merger, MTNG will realign its service areas in Sparta and Crossville to better serve customers.

According to CEO Mike Davidson, “MTNG is excited about the opportunity to meet natural gas energy needs, provide unrivaled service to the citizens of Clay County, and be part of the community for many years to come.”

MTNG was created in July 1955 pursuant to the 1937 Utility District Act. Following the merger, MTNG will serve more than 67,500 customers in over 120 communities in all or portions of 23 Tennessee counties.

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