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OHV4TN 2008 Statewide OHV Organizational Conference

May 8, 2008 – OHV4TN, whose mission includes advocating for a statewide system of OHV trails in Tennessee, has scheduled its first Statewide OHV Organizational Conference. All state and regional OHV leaders, activists, business owners, and dealers are encouraged to attend. OHV4TN has also stated that the new Golden Mountain OHV Park in Sparta has set aside the entire conference weekend for all club members across the state to ride. Additional details and information on conference registration can be found on OHV4TN’s website.

May 31, 2008 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Leslie Town Centre Conference Center
1 West First Street
Cookeville, TN 38501

For further information, please contact Iva Michelle Russell, OHV4TN Chair, at 931-924-7877 or at iva@ivamichellerussell.com.

State Resources...

The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council

NOHVCC is a national body of OHV recreation enthusiasts that develops and provides a wide spectrum of programs, materials, and information to individuals, clubs, associations, and agencies in order to further a positive future for responsible OHV recreation.

State Partner
Open
Associate Partner
Danny Jenkins
707 Briar Road
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
423-309-4701
danny@jenkinsfamilytn.com

Recreational Trails Program

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a Federal Highway Administration program. RTP funds come from the Federal Highway Trust Fund and are available to States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized recreational trail uses. Each State administers its own program. You can contact your state RTP Administrator to find out what trail projects are being funded in your state and how to apply for project funding.

State Administrator
Robert Richards
Greenways and Trail Coordinator
TDEC Recreation Educational Services
10th Floor, L&C Tower
401 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37243-0439
(615) 532-0753; Fax (615) 532-0778
robert.richards@state.tn.us

United States Forest Service

Many National Forests provide excellent OHV riding opportunities. For this reason, we have provided a list of U.S. Forest Service employees in charge of trails or resource management in each National Forest in your state. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with these individuals, as they can be a great resource for information. It is especially important right now, since the Forest Service is in the process of implementing its November 2005 Travel Management Rule which requires each National Forest to designate those roads, trails, and areas that are open to motor vehicle use. Once this designation process is complete and a Motor Vehicle Use Map is published, no OHV use will be allowed off of designated routes. Therefore it is extremely important for the public to be engaged in this process.

Tennessee National Forests Forest Office Address Forest Contact Telephone
Cherokee P.O. Box 2010
Cleveland, TN 37320
Terry McDonald 423-476-9700
 
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