MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and the UT School of Natural Resources will partner with Maryville College to put together the inaugural Outdoor Enthusiast Expo on Sept. 19 and 20.
The free, family-friendly two-day event is designed to bring “together conservation organizations, outdoor businesses and the public to celebrate Tennessee’s incredible outdoor opportunities,” according to organizers. The idea for the event is to encourage two distinct groups of outdoor enthusiasts to come together and try some of the activities enjoyed by the other group.
The event represents a collaborative effort between UT and MC that sparked from a conversation between Ronnie Cowan, an outdoor recreation extension specialist for the UT School of Natural Resources, and Bruce Guillaume, the founder of Mountain Challenge…