DECATUR — State and local leaders gathered last week at the Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur to celebrate new investments advancing the Tennessee RiverLine initiative, including the addition of 80 kayaks that will expand access to the river across North Alabama.
The Anchored in Alabama event marked a major milestone for the multi-state outdoor recreation effort, which connects communities along the Tennessee River through projects promoting conservation, economic growth and outdoor access.
Five new Tennessee RiverLine kayak fleets were presented to Jackson County, Guntersville, Huntsville’s Ditto Landing, Decatur and Lawrence County, each equipped with paddles, flotation devices and trailers.
Speakers included State Sen. Arthur Orr; T.C. McLemore of Innovate Alabama; Will Trumm and Lauren Pelto of TVA; Dr. Carrie Crawford of the University of North Alabama; and Brad Collett, executive director of the Tennessee RiverLine…