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South Pittsburg Area Revitalization Quest

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Join us for a free, beginner-friendly 6.2 mile paddle down the stunning Tennessee River! This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy one of our region&rsquo;s greatest natural treasures while meeting fellow paddlers and enjoying a beautiful day on the water.&nbsp;LOGISTICS:1. Check in and drop off your boat at South Pittsburg Municipal Park.2. Drive your vehicle to Bridgeport River Park and leave it there.3. Shuttles will transport all participants back to South Pittsburg for the river launch&nbsp;EVENT SCHEDULE (Central Time)Check-in: 8:00&ndash;9:00 AMWelcome &amp; Safety Briefing: 9:00 AMLaunch (Put-in): ~9:30 AM at South Pittsburg Municipal ParkTake-out: Bridgeport River ParkPost-Paddle Lunch: Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks after your paddle!&nbsp;ADDITIONAL DETAILSLife Jackets (PFDs) are required for all participants and must be Coast Guard-approved.We have a limited number of kayaks available for loan. We look forward to seeing you on the water!&nbsp;

Pitt to Port Paddle '26!

Join us at the Princess Theatre 🎬 for a special screening of Hidden Rivers, a film that explores the waterways and wildlife that make our Appalachian region unique. Hidden Rivers is a 1-hour film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America&rsquo;s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region - revealing both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life - and how many people are finding ways to protect these ecosystems. Your donation supports SPARQ and the Tennessee RiverLine&#39;s&nbsp;work to revitalize South Pittsburg by celebrating local culture, protecting natural beauty, and creating welcoming spaces for our community.&nbsp;

Film: Hidden Rivers at the Princess Theatre

Paddle the Tennessee River &ndash; A Scenic and Social Adventure! Join us for a free,&nbsp;beginner-friendly&nbsp;6.2-mile&nbsp;paddle down the stunning Tennessee River! This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy one of our region&rsquo;s greatest natural treasures while meeting fellow paddlers and enjoying a beautiful day on the water. Important Update for This Year: Shuttle Logistics Have ChangedThis year&rsquo;s transportation process will be reversed&nbsp;from&nbsp;previous&nbsp;years,&nbsp;so&nbsp;please&nbsp;read&nbsp;carefully:<ol fr-original-style="" start="1" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;" type="1"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Check in and drop off your boat at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qxmgbHAxZfTJzTeC8" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">South Pittsburg Municipal Park.</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drive your vehicle to <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9dATjpuRvEbZ26T6" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Bridgeport River Park</a> and leave it there.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shuttles will transport all participants back to South Pittsburg for the river launch</li></ol>Event&nbsp;Schedule (Central&nbsp;Time)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Check-in: 8:00&ndash;9:00 AM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Welcome &amp;&nbsp;Safety&nbsp;Briefing: 9:00 AM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Launch (Put-in): 9:30 AM at South Pittsburg Municipal Park</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Take-out: Bridgeport River Park</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Post-Paddle&nbsp;Lunch: Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks after your paddle!</li></ul>Additional Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Life&nbsp;Jackets (PFDs)&nbsp;are&nbsp;required for all participants and must be Coast Guard-approved.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We have a limited&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;kayaks&nbsp;available&nbsp;for&nbsp;loan&mdash;please contact us early to reserve one.</li></ul>We look forward to seeing you on the water!&nbsp;

Pitt to Port Paddle 2025!

Paddle en el R&iacute;o Tennessee &ndash; &iexcl;Una Aventura Esc&eacute;nica y Social! &Uacute;nase a nosotros para un paseo gratuito y apto para principiantes de 6.2 millas por el impresionante R&iacute;o Tennessee. &iexcl;Esta es una oportunidad fant&aacute;stica para disfrutar de uno de los mayores tesoros naturales de nuestra regi&oacute;n, mientras conecta con otros palistas y disfruta de un hermoso d&iacute;a en el agua. Actualizaci&oacute;n Importante para Este A&ntilde;o: La Log&iacute;stica del Transporte ha CambiadoEl proceso de transporte de este a&ntilde;o ser&aacute; invertido respecto a a&ntilde;os anteriores, as&iacute; que lea cuidadosamente:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Reg&iacute;strese y deje su bote en <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qxmgbHAxZfTJzTeC8" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">South Pittsburg Municipal Park.</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Conduzca su veh&iacute;culo hasta <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9dATjpuRvEbZ26T6" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Bridgeport River Park</a> y d&eacute;jelo all&iacute;.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Los autobuses transportar&aacute;n a todos los participantes de regreso a South Pittsburg para el lanzamiento al r&iacute;o.</li></ol>Horario del Evento (Hora Central)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Registro: 8:00&ndash;9:00 AM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bienvenida &amp; Sesi&oacute;n de Seguridad: 9:00 AM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lanzamiento (Embarque): 9:30 AM en South Pittsburg Municipal Park</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Desembarque: Bridgeport River Park</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Almuerzo Post-Paddle: &iexcl;Disfrute de pizza y bebidas gratis despu&eacute;s del paseo!</li></ul>Detalles Adicionales<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Chalecos Salva Vidas (PFDs)&nbsp;son&nbsp;requeridos para todos los participantes y deben estar aprobados por la Guardia Costera.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tenemos un n&uacute;mero limitado de kayaks disponibles para pr&eacute;stamo&mdash;por favor, cont&aacute;ctenos temprano para reservar uno.</li></ul>&iexcl;Esperamos verte en el agua!&nbsp;

Join us for a scenic paddle down the beautiful Tennessee River! We will gather at the South Pittsburg Municipal Park for an easy 6.2 mile (2-2.5hr.) paddle down to Bridgeport, AL. Lunch will be provided after! Participants(and their boats) will be shuttled back up to their vehicles in South Pittsburg. ALL participants are required to wear an approved P.F.D. (life vest). We have a limited number of kayaks available for loan.

4th Annual Pitt to Port Paddle

Your gift helps South Pittsburg shine. Every donation fuels SPARQ&rsquo;s work to revitalize our downtown, care for our river and hills, and create spaces where neighbors can gather and feel proud of home. 🌄 Give today to support community events, better public spaces, and sustainable growth that keeps South Pittsburg&rsquo;s character and natural beauty at the heart of every project. 🌱

Your gift helps South Pittsburg shine. Every donation fuels SPARQ’s work to revitalize our downtown, care for our river and hills, and create spaces where neighbors can gather and feel proud of home. 🌄Give today to support community events, better public spaces, and sustainable growth that keeps South Pittsburg’s character and natural beauty at the heart of every project. 🌱

South Pittsburg Area Revitalization Quest

South Pittsburg Area Revitalization Quest

South Pittsburg Area Revitalization Quest

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Pitt to Port Paddle '26!

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Film: Hidden Rivers at the Princess Theatre

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Pitt to Port Paddle 2025!

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4th Annual Pitt to Port Paddle

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Pitt to Port Paddle '26!

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Film: Hidden Rivers at the Princess Theatre

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Pitt to Port Paddle 2025!

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4th Annual Pitt to Port Paddle

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