CTN BASS Nation/TN Promise Volunteer Opportunities

Reservoir Habitat Revitalization

Tennessee Reservoirs are aging and the depletion of cover, whether is from yearly water level changes, decay or erosion as anglers we can help. Before you say it, I’ve heard all the excuses not to build brush piles or fish attractors and not one of them hold water. The Tennessee Bass Nation High School program and small groups of anglers have already joined with federal, state and local officials to restore and improve our lake with great success. We all can help in order to ensure future generations of anglers can enjoy our lakes as we have.

Lake and Stream Clean Up

Winter time brings what some of us call cabin fever…with shorter days and cooler temperatures many of our neighbors around the lake often look for things to do that have meaning. Often just getting out in the fresh air can help fix a lot of aliments…this winter on those nice sunny days that warm up, might I suggest not just going out for a walk in the hood, but take a trash bag, go for a ride to the lake. One item that can be very rewarding and benefit our lake community is a simple stroll along the lake shore and gathering some of the left behind trash from the summer months. This can be a great way to spend quality time with friends, family and grandchildren…many times with grandchildren or kids it affords you an opportunity to pass on being a good steward of our community and lake.

Other TN BASS Nation Club/team opportunities

Several of our High School and Junior Clubs are involved with smaller community organizations such as children's homes, Veterans Groups, Senior Visits and Disabled Persons activities or their support organizations.

Tournament Support Opportunities

With the growth of the TN BASS Nation High School Programs, there is always a need for volunteers/support staff to help with parking, Traffic Control, set up, fish care, clean up and tare down of event at events. If you wish to volunteer for event support contact the Regional or State Director in your area.

State and Regional Directors Contact Information

Preferred contact is email, text or Facebook as all still have full time jobs, please.

TN BASS Conservation Director/TN Promise Coordinator: Capt Jake Davis, sctnbassnation@gmail.com or 615-613-2382 www.facebook.com/SCTRTNHSBASSNation

TN BASS High School/Youth State Director: David Lowrie, dlowrie@blomand.net 931-235-6216 www.facebook.com/tbnyouth

West TN High School Director: Jeremy Finley, MPFD824@yahoo.com 931-698-5598 (Areas West of I-65, including Pickwick and Kentucky Lakes) www.facebook.com/westtnhighschoolfishing

Central Tennessee Director: Capt Jake Davis, sctnbassnation@gmail.com or 615-613-2382 (East of I-65 to I-24, including Tim's Ford Lake, Old Hickory, Percy Priest, Normandy, Nickajack and Woods Reservoirs) www.facebook.com/SCTRTNHSBASSNation

North Central TN BASS High School/Junior Director: Anthony Scott 931-397-3072 (Cordell Hull, Dale Hollow, Center Hill Lakes) www.facebook.com/North-Central-Tennessee-Region-BASS-Nation-High-School-Division-1704444119858275

Southeast TN BASS Nation High School/Junior Director: Christina Goins (Nickajack, Chickamuaga, Watts Barr Lakes) www.facebook.com/TBNSoutheast

Event Schedule/Scheduled Projects

For Volunteer Event Opportunities please contact the Regional Director in your area.

Lake Clean Up/Habitat Restoration Projects:

2023-2024 Events

Tennessee BASS Nation will be hosting several Lake Clean Up days on area lakes. These projects are vital to our community and the health of our lakes, rivers, and streams. Each year we remove thousands of pounds of trash from area lakes and try to leave it better than we found it. We invite everyone to spend some time with our High School and Adult Bass Nation team helping to pay it forward. We supply trash bags, grabbers and some great company

25 Nov 2024 - Lake Clean Up on Tims Ford Lake, Bass Club Ramp, Winchester TN

6 January 2024- Lake Clean Up on Percy Priest Lake, Fate Sanders Marina

15 January and 16 February 2024 - Habitat and Lake Clean Up on Normandy Lake

Please plan to attend some of these events. College and High School students these events all count towards TN Promise Hours and Community Service Hours.

For more information follow us on Facebook at @CTNHSBASSNation or contact Capt Jake Davis at 615-613-2382 or email at sctnbassnation@gmail.com

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