Below is a listing of projects, ongoing or ready to begin. If you see one that interests you, please contact the person listed to see what needs to be done. Sign up for as many as you like!!
*Projects listing Park Ranger Andy Wright (Andrew.wright@tn.gov ; 423-886-2951) as primary contact may still be in need of a lead volunteer coordinator. If you would be willing to take on a leadership role, please contact Ranger Andy to see what is needed. If you are not interested in leading a project, please don’t let this steer you away from the ones that interest you most!
Spare That Tree
Native Plant Rescue and Restoration-
Relocating native plants doomed to destruction by the construction of trailheads, etc.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Oral History
Conduct interviews with people that have lived the story of the Cumberlands and the Cumberland Trail. Learn the professional methodology and help
to train others. Interviews will be included in an online database managed by the Tennesssee State Library and Archives.
Contact SIR Aaron Nemerov ; anemerov@yahoo.com
423-566-2229
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Say What?
Transcribe fascinating interviews from our neighbors along the Cumberland Trail. This aspect of the Oral History
Project may appeal to those not comfortable conducting interviews. Each interview requires transcription and/or
proofreading prior to being sent to the archives.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright - Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Images of the Cumberlands
Historic photograph collections-
Collect or contribute images related to the CT corridor, its communities, and activities. Learn scanning and digitizing techniques.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright - Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Archaeology
Participate in archaeological investigation of the recently acquired Head Of Sequatchie Property. These will be organized in cooperation with the
Tennessee Division of Archaeology and the UTK Department of Archaeology.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Cultural Resources Inventory
Photograph and GPS occurrences of historic and prehistoric features protected by the lands managed by the Cumberland Trail.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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What’s the Scoop?
Search newspaper microfilm in local libraries for that needle-in-a-haystack story pertinent to the CT or surrounding area.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright - Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Let’s Go Ficheing
Courthouse research to track previous title to CT lands. Will aid in Interpretation, further build understanding of land, use patterns, and could provoke additional oral history projects.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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History Hike Leader
Lead hikes into the CT’s most historically unique areas, including Laurel- Snow, Head of Sequatchie, etc., to
introduce the story of these places to those not familiar with their tales.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Cumberland Trail Musical Heritage Project
Lead a Jam Session, teach a musical tradition, contribute recordings, photos, and bios for FOTCT website.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival
www.louiebluie.org
June 13, 2009 will be the third annual event. Volunteers needed for fundraising, setup, parking, artist tent, FOTCT recruitment.
Contact Ranger Bob Fulcher; (423) 566-2229
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Which Side Are You On?
Need a little off-trail adventure in your life? The CTSST has hundreds of miles of boundaries in need of monitoring.
GPS data and photographs will be needed of any issues found.
Contact Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Build the Cumberland Trail
Organize Friends Group outings to participate in Cumberland Trail Conference outings, or just get plugged into
the CTC as an individual volunteer. Visit www.cumberlandtrail.org or
Contact Tony Hook
Tony.hook@frontiernet.net
931-456-6259
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Wanted-Newsletter Contributors
The Friends of the Cumberland Trail needs volunteers willing to edit and contribute
articles for regular issues of THE THIN GREEN LINE.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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The Earth Laughs in Flowers
Floral Inventory-document occur- rences of wildflowers growing along the CT, photograph, GPS.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Freedom of the Press
CT Herbarium Collection-Learn proper plant collection techniques, make collection trips, press and label
collected samples. Participation requires registration under CT collection permit with the Division of Natural Areas.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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What’s in Your Bottle?
Water Quality Evaluation and Monitoring-Sampling streams along the Cumberland Trail primarily for pH and
Heavy Metals. Joint Initiative with North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy.
Contact Larry Cook
Larry@northchick.org
423-842-1163
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Seeding the Cumberlands
Biodiversity Protection-A nationally significant seed preservation project for current and future restoration efforts in the Cumberland Mountains.
This is a joint Initiative with UT Tree Improvement program and the National Center for Genetic Resources.
Contact Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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A Future for the Hemlocks
Project initiated by Girls Preparatory School and the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy. Middle School
Girls are cataloging stands of Eastern Hemlock trees within the North Chick State Natural Area. Need commitment
from similar groups up and down the CT. School Groups, Scouts, hiking clubs.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951
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Abundant Beauty
Natural Features Inventory-
Photograph, GPS, occurrences of the unique natural features that make the CT so interesting. Overlooks, waterfalls, large trees, etc.
Contact Ranger Andy Wright – Andrew.Wright@tn.gov ; (423) 886-2951