Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - Monday August 18, 2025 3:00pm EDT
Location: Sequatchie County, South Cumberland, Fall Creek Falls Minimum Participants: 3 Maximum Participants: 8 Primary Contact:
Amanda Murphy, TN Tourism, 615-948-6573
Janis Adams Kyser, Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce, 423-593-1444/423-949-7608
Iva Michelle Russell, Tennessee's South Cumberland, tnsouthcumberland@gmail.com , 931-871-6040
Who can attend & Cost:
Active OWAA members (media) - $0
Supporting group members (non-media, partners, speakers) - Not eligible as of yet
Spouses/partners - Not eligible as of yet
Transportation:
Closest Airport: Chattanooga International Airport (CHA). Shuttles will transport from CHA to destination.
Self driving? Meet in-market where shuttles will be provided for all itinerary stops
ITINERARY (subject to change) DAY 1 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
12:00 noon Check in at Silver Eagle
12:30-1:30 p.m. Welcome to Dunlap, TN Explore Small Town America, Dunlap, Tennessee with its beautiful historic downtown area and small shops.
2:00 p.m. Tennessee Tree Toppers The Tennessee Tree Toppers is a public-benefit non-profit organization of pilots and friends who work together to promote and preserve hang gliding and paragliding in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley of southeastern Tennessee.
2:00 p.m. Flying Camp *Weather contingent, tandem flights possible We fly all year long when the weather provides good air currents suitable to enjoy safe flights from our mountain launch and easy grassy landings in the farm fields below in the valley. "Enjoy the thrill of the wind in your hair and nothing but air below your feet!"
4:00 PM Rolling Oak Distillery Tour of Distillery 1st and only legal distillery in Sequatchie County producing all natural time-tested recipes from a 6th generation moonshiner. Tasting Bar and receive a "Mini" jar
5:30 p.m. Dunlap Mercantile The Dunlap Mercantile is the hub and heartbeat of Tennessee’s most charming town, nestled in one of the most beautiful valleys in America. Create your own Hat with the help of our designer.
7:00 p.m. Dinner at The Dunlap Yard The Yard is a live music venue offering both indoor and outdoor events. Our outside courtyard provides a unique music experience as well as our indoor stage. All right here in the heart of historic downtown Dunlap! Dinner at the Dunlap Yard!8:30 p.m.Sequatchie Valley Brewing Small Nano Brewery - craft beer made in house as well as other great craft beers on tap from breweries
DAY 2 | FRIDAY , AUGUST 15
8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Dunlap Restaurant
9:30 a.m. - Option 1 Dead Zero Shooting Park Welcome to Your Premier Shooting Destination! A Veteran Owned Company that offers a full-service Shooting Park providing a wide variety of Shooting Ranges, ProShop, Outdoor Pavilion, certifications, training, and more! The Park features a 1,000 yard electronic target rifle
9:30 a.m. - Option 2 White Oak Ranch A place to relax and get away from it all. Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Swimming, Shooting Range, and Horseback Riding are just a few of the activities we offer. Located on a 1,200 acre farm
9:30 a.m. - Option 3 Cycle Sequatchie/Bike TN Velo View Bike Tours provides unique, personalized cycling experiences, access to some of the best cycling in the country - road riding & gravel grinding!
9:30 a.m. - Option 4 Woodcock Cove Rock-climbing
Lunch
3:00 p.m. Coke Ovens The Dunlap Coke Ovens are the remnants of a coke production facility near Dunlap, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Built in the early 1900s, the facility consists of five batteries of 268 beehive ovens, which operated under various companies until the early 1920s. Hike on the Trail of Tears
4:45 p.m. Gather at the Dunlap Mercantile to depart for dinner at Top of the Rock (45 min. drive)
5:30 p.m. Dinner at Top of the Rock - sponsored by Southeast Tennessee Development District
7:30 p.m. Check in at Lodging in Monteagle Shared accommodation with private bedrooms.
DAY 3 | SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
8:00 Light breakfast at lodging; check out of accommodations