Tennessee Valley Uncharted

- Season 2

(2015)

Erick and the crew are making moves for the premiere of season two, boogieing from the mountains of East Tennessee to the mighty Mississippi. They've traveled all this way to attend the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival, an annual event boasting a bill of over 65 musical acts and attracting 100,000 visitors over the course of three days. While they're in town, Erick pedals over to Mud Island to visit a childhood favorite-a fantastic water feature modeled after the mighty Mississippi that spans five city blocks. From there, Erick does a little rocking' and ...

Erick and the crew travel to West Tennessee to meet some of the region's most interesting and inspiring heroes. First, they swoop into Erick's hometown of Halls to attend the Wings Over Halls Air Show. Since 1994 the folks at the Halls' Veteran's Museum have been educating visitors about the role that Dyersburg Army Air Base had on war efforts between 1942 and 1945, training over 1,000 ten-man B-17 crews before they were deployed to the European Theater. Erick then migrates over to the John Tully Wildlife Management Area to learn how TWRA utilizes duck banding to ...

Erick is raiding the hills of Middle Tennessee to connect with some of the state's up-and-coming sportsmen and women. During his trip, he learns that from barks to bows, young Tennesseans are turning more and more to the outdoors to make sure they're performing at their best. On his way into town, Erick rolls into a shop that's using a clever concept to cater to canines. As the sun sets, he and the crew head out with a couple hounds that are hot on the trail of some country critters and learn all about competition coon hunting. Afterwards, Erick drops in for donuts at...

Erick speeds into Bristol to find out how this small town holds onto its Appalachian heritage. Though it is internationally known for its racing, Bristol's rich music history goes back ages and reveals a rhythm that revolutionized the recording industry. From a museum that memorializes the music that put this city on the map, to a festival that brings bluegrass to big crowds, Erick quickly learns Bristol is all about authenticity. Later, the crew ends up in stitches as Erick tries his hand at sewing some folk fashion at LC King, using methods from a century ago. And ...

Erick and the crew stay pretty close to the nest, checking out a Knoxville hunt that everyone seems to be cooing about. From planting sunflowers to putting plow to the field, Erick works with TWRA wildlife managers to prepare Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area for dove season. Along the way, Erick learns why providing an urban space for sportsmen sets Forks of the River apart from other dove hunting spots. He sets himself up for a pretty sore shoulder, too. After an early morning of scanning the skies, Erick and the crew butter up a few pie forms for a ...

This week, Erick gets wild about water sports. With as many waterways as East Tennessee has to enjoy, it's easy to get caught in the wake of too many choices. Erick and the crew dive below the surface to take a closer look at some of the newer sports sweeping the region. From leaving his mark on the manufacturing line at Malibu Boats to engineering electronics to give greater access to wild waters, Erick joins some local folks in finding new ways to have fun in the field. What's even more impressive than the tricks Tennessee's top wake boarders try to teach him on ...

Erick heads back to his Alma mater to learn more about the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. While most folks think that college and cramming go hand in hand, Erick quickly learns that an education in conservation is all about the outdoors. From tagging along on a trip to study salamanders to sussing up Smokey himself on game day, Erick and the crew see how "interactive learning" is engaging a generation interested in making careers out of preserving the environment. Erick meets some of these future conservationists at UTIA's annual Ag Day where he ...

Erick is migrating over to the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in search of some entertainment. To kick things off, Erick attends the 24th annual Sandhill Crane Festival in Birchwood, peering into not just the particulars of this prehistoric bird but also the civilizations that once called these same hills home. Complete with a visit over to the nearby Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, Erick wraps up the day reminded of how important it is to cherish customs and choose to learn from our past. Surprised by how much fun there is to find after the first frost, Erick sets off to ...

Erick and the crew are going "gondolas" over all the winter wonders found in the Smokies this time of year. Starting with a free week of tutorials, talks, and treks provided by the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, Erick learns some tips and tricks for interacting with wildlife, and brushes up on how to behave should he bump into a bear. With the lightly dusted slopes of the Smokies in sight, Erick is soon sliding up to Ober Gatlinburg to see if its promises are more than just a load of fresh powder. After a quick snowboarding lesson, Erick heads off to carve ...

This week on Tennessee Uncharted, Erick is getting his gobble on with a trip to Franklin, Tennessee, to participate in the Governor's One Shot Turkey Hunt. While they're in town, Erick and the crew serve up a heaping helping of hometown heritage with a visit to the historic Franklin Theatre. Afterwards, Erick struts down the road to Long Hollow Leather to learn more about the handcrafted guitar straps that have kept the crooners coming back for forty years. Before the crew can pack up and head back to Knoxville, they make a quick trip to Carnivore Meat Market, a local...

This week on Tennessee Uncharted, Erick and the crew are cooking up something extra special in West Tennessee. They make a return trip to Paris (you may remember their trip from Season One) to help out while the town comes together to celebrate their annual World's Biggest Fish Fry. And, from prepping' puppies (hush puppies, that is!) in the fish tent to finding fun up on the Ferris wheel, Erick digs in and takes a big bite out of all that this annual attraction has to offer. While he's in town, Erick catches up with a few other attractions to see what keeps families ...

Erick and the crew find themselves in hog heaven as they head out to join TWRA on a "wild" outing. And, from a visit with an affected farmer to a covert excursion into the cold, Erick gets a glimpse at the wise ways TWRA is dealing with wild hogs in Waynesboro. While he's in town, Erick treats himself to some training at Tennessee Fitness Spa, tackling tough classes while taking in the tranquil countryside of Natchez Trace Parkway. Still sore from sweating it out, Erick is treated to some soft sounds from the Tennessee Valley Strummers as they demonstrate how ...

Erick travels back to Sparta to scratch the surface and see some of the sites he missed back in Season 1. To kick off his visit, Erick dives down deep with TWRA, doing his part to document the effects of a disease decimating the native bat population. After climbing into the Cumberland Plateau cave system, Erick and the crew (that's right, the entire crew and their gear) connect with the Cumberland Caverns where they set off on a serious spelunking adventure. The caverns offer a wide range of trips to treat even the tamest tourist to truly spectacular scenery, but ...

Get ready to rev your engines and ride this week on Tennessee Uncharted as Erick blasts into the world of dirt bikes. Starting out in the fields on a friend's farm, Erick gets a feel for the mechanics of motorbikes, not to mention a whole lot mud. From there, the crew makes its way to the Middle Tennessee Dirt Riders Spring Ride, hosted annually at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills. Feeling inspired, Erick tackles the trails himself after a tutorial with six-time AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) National Champion, Jason Raines. Having been turned on to ...

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Erick is casting off to reel in one heck of a finale. We start this trip by discovering the best things in life really are free when we stop by the Annual Free Fishing Day festivities in Spring City. From there, it's off to Ft. Loudon Lake with a few fellows from the Tennessee Tech Student Fisheries Association, a group so passionate about protecting wildlife, they're pursuing it as a profession. Next, Erick wades out into Watts Bar with TWRA to learn more about the integration of Florida Bass into local reservoirs and to weigh in on what it means for future fisherman...