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Time on the Holston River with Fish Knoxville guide Gavin Greeley and High Adventure Company’ s John Burrell proves heaven can often be found right in your own backyard  There is a special beauty in watching an accomplished fly…
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We all have people that we admire or look to when we need inspiration. These are people that come into our lives and leave an indelible mark on who we are, at our deepest level. And more often than not, they are unlikely aware of the…
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Steadfast determination and clear vision have placed Greg Coleman on the world stage Cityview first learned of Greg Coleman in 2009 when we covered the case of Amanda Satterfield versus The Aluminum Company of America. We were so…
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William Blount’s sporting clays program fosters respect and drive in East Tennessee’s youth It’s a fall day in September. The sun is warm on my face. The cut cornstalks break underfoot as I walk with my dad and his friends through the…
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Costa Rica boasts unforgettable fishing and ecotourism experiences for all who visit For decades I have wanted to visit Costa Rica. It seemed that almost everyone I know had traveled there and loved the experience. So, when John…
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The Nelson brothers revive their family’s legacy and recreate the original Tennessee whiskey This story begins in 2006 with two brothers and their father on an outing to pick up a side of beef. The town is Greenbrier, just 20 miles…
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High Adventure Company’s premier duck hunting experience includes world-class food and hospitality It’s just before dawn when we step out of the truck. The peaceful murmuring of the North Platte River creates a pleasant background to…
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Everyone loves food. Some of us just seem to love it more than others. And that especially applies to certain types of foods. Growing up, I loved mac and cheese; to me it’s just one of those classics. So, when Sean Finley brought out…
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John Burrell's High Adventure Company turns dreams of adventure into reality As a young man, I loved four things: hunting, fishing, camping, and canoeing. My time indoors was generally spent planning or preparing for my time outdoors,…
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I started hunting and fishing with my father around age 6. I have so many fond memories of those trips. Sometimes we would drive up towards Meadowview, Virginia, and on the way, would stop at this old country store. Places like…
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