On June 8, 2002 the chapter held our first ever fish free day. This was in conjunction with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources free fishing weekend. Other partners in this event where the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Boy Scouts if America. All total we helped over 152 people most of which where children go fishing.  Bait and spin fishing was taught as well as fly-fishing to those who wanted to learn how. All in all everyone had a ball. TVA also unveiled its plans for the development of Miller's Island. For other photo's check out the Coal Creek Watershed Foundation web page of the same event. Please feel free to explore that site as well to see all the exciting events that are being done in that part
of the Clinch River watershed.

H.B McCowan And Jan Smith work to get rods and reels ready.

Several Chapter members working to get everything from displays,
fly tying, insect identification tables ready.

The Boy Scouts came and
learned to fish.

TVA showed up as well to
show off plans for Miller Island.

The chapter would like to not only thank the chapter members who volunteered,
but TVA and TWRA for their help and support. Also a special thanks to Jonathan,
Daniel and Richerd Sharp, three of our friends
from Coal Creek who pitched in and helped when needed.