20th Annual Off The Beaten Path Studio Tour October 25-27

October 13, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Every fall, on the last full weekend in October, when the color is breathtaking and there is a certain crispness in the air, the artists of Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour in beautiful DeKalb and Cannon Counties of Middle Tennessee open their studios for a free three day open studio event.

This years three day event will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday October 25, 26, & 27 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Celebrating its 20th year, the tour has grown to include 14 stops with 29 participating artists. Artists will be demonstrating their craft mediums and offering handcrafted shopping opportunities at every stop on the tour. This is a perfect family outing or weekend getaway!

More information and maps are available at http://www.offthebeatenpathtour.com and Justin Potter Library.

October 13, 2019
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Imagine an afternoon excursion on a pontoon boat cruising beautiful Center Hill Lake in late October, the water reflecting the blue of the sky, and trees ablaze with color along the banks. This is the idyllic scenario that has inspired the Annual Fall Color Cruise sponsored by the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park, and park employees for 16 years. No one can guarantee cool, crisp weather or fall color this year, but we can anticipate everyone having a good time even if temperatures remain above normal.

This will be the 17th year of this popular annual event on Sat., Oct. 26th from 1 p.m. to about 4 p.m. Seats are $15 per person. Sorry, no children under age 3 are allowed for safety reasons. Report to the marina dock at 1 p.m. to check in prior to boarding the boats.

Online reservations may be made from Oct. 1^st to Oct. 25^th at www.foeesp.com/color-cruise. Visa or Master Card are accepted. If you need help you may call the park office at (931) 646-3080 or toll free at 1-800-250-8619 for contact information for a designated member of the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park.

Camping and cabins are available at the park for those desiring to make this an overnight or weekend outing.  Reserve online at http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/edgar-evins   or call the park office for assistance.

The park is located at 1630 Edgar Evins Park Road, Silver Point, TN 38582. It is in DeKalb County, approximately 20 miles north of Smithville, 20 miles west of Cookeville and 60 miles east of Nashville.  It is easily accessible from I-40 at exit 268 at State Hwy. 96 and Center Hill Lake.

This annual event is a fund raiser for Friends of Edgar Evins State Park, an all-volunteer non-profit membership organization with the sole purpose of helping the park. For more information visit the website at www.foeesp.com or visit Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/friendsofeesp/

October 13, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

What could be more fun on a fall day than a hayride coupled with a little history, mystery, and theater?

That’s what audiences were treated to Saturday during the 14^th annual History Hayride at Edgar Evins State Park.

After boarding the hay wagons, riders were taken on a two and a half hour journey throughout the park where along the way stops were made for costumed characters to share a story about a person or event of historical significance to the park or the community.

(In the brief video clip below the character Elizabeth Dale, Black Widow of Hazel Green is a serial widow and daughter of Adam Dale, portrayed by Lori Christensen, retired Warren County High School Teacher. She talks about how the men she met and married all died. The story goes that she kept a hat from each husband after his death and she continues to look for husbands on the hay wagons)

History Hayride at Edgar Evins State Park from dwayne page on Vimeo.

Among the characters was Elizabeth Dale, Black Widow of Hazel Green. A serial widow and daughter of Adam Dale, portrayed by Lori Christensen, retired Warren County High School Teacher.

Several other characters were portrayed including James Edgar Evins, the man for whom the state park is named and Luke Denny, illegal moonshine hauler, who was never caught by law enforcement.

In addition to the hayride, refreshments were offered for sale at the park office and there was a campfire in front of the office for roasting marshmallows.

The annual Hayride serves as a major fundraiser for the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park.

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