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USDA FS - Southern Region
Room 716
1720 Peachtree Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
jkozik@fs.fed.us

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Jim Kozik
USDA FS - Southern Region
Room 716
1720 Peachtree Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
jkozik@fs.fed.us

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Travel Helps Conference Facility Chattanooga Visitors Bureau Map of Chattanooga

Local Area Links Bessie Smith Cultural Center Bluff View Art District Buttonwillow Church Civil War Dinner TheaterChattanooga Choo ChooCumberland Caverns, Inc.Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

Activities. Visitors to Chattanooga will enjoy shopping, art, unique historical attractions, and fine dining. Add to that outdoor recreational opportunities and you won't want to miss Chattanooga!

The Guest Agenda listed below is tentative. Changes and updates will be posted to this page. You can also download the pdf version of the agenda (for printing) by clicking here.

Sunday, October 25, 2010
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES (for attendees and guests)
Option A - Tour Tenessee Aquarium (1:00 pm - Behind the Scenes Tour; 15 spots)
Option B - Exploring the Tennessee River Waterfront (biking or walking)
Option C - Whitewater Rafing on the Ocoee River (only 30 spots)
12:00 pm LUNCH (on your own)

 

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1:00 pm TOUR Tennessee Aquarium
1:30 pm Optional Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour (limited to first 15 to sign up)
4:00 pm EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING at Hotel
6:00 - 8:00 pm WELCOME RECEPTION at Hotel
Monday, October 25, 2010
7:30 am REGISTRATION
8:00 am

WELCOME & CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Welcome to 2010 ACE Conference - Randy Knott, President

8:15 AM Greetings from Hosts - USDA Forest Service - Southern Region and Alabama Department of Natural Resources
  8:30 am Welcome to Chattanooga - TBD
9:00 am Group Photo
9:30 am BREAK
10:00 am

Tour grounds of Chattanooga Choo Choo: Antique trolley; gardens; model railroad museum

  11:30 am LUNCH (provided) with attendees, spouses and guests
  1:00 pm CARL V. ANDERSON PROJECT AWARD WINNERS
  1:30 pm

Trolley to explore Riverfront & Bluff View Art District

  6:00 PM Dinner on your own
  Tuesday, October 26, 2010
  7:30 am REGISTRATION
  8:00 am ANNOUNCEMENTS
  8:15 am On your own explore Choo Choo
  10:15 am Depart for Visit to Fort Armistead - Trail of Tears
  11:30 am Lunch (provided) with attendees, spouses and guests
  2:00 pm Depart for Ocoee River Gorge
  3:00 pm TECHNICAL PRESENTATION (on the road)
   
  • US Hwy 64/Ocoee River Gorge: Historic Uses and Economic Impacts - Doug Byerley, USDA FS
  4:00 pm Tour of Ocoee River Gorge and White Water Visitor Center
  5:00 pm Barbecue Dinner and Bluegrass music in the Gorge
  9:00 pm Arrive back at Hotel
  Wednesday, October 27, 2010
  7:30 am REGISTRATION
  8:00 am ANNOUNCEMENTS
  9:00 am

DEPART for bus tour of Chattanooga area: Ruby Falls; Lookout Mountain Incline Railroad; Arts tour includes local metal artisan, wood craftsman, chocolate artisan, additional attractions as time permits.

LUNCH included at Mt. Vernon Restaurant

  3:00-3:30 pm Return to Hotel
  5:00 pm DEPART for Riverboat Social, Dinner, and Cuirse on the Tennessee River (business casual)
  5:30 pm BOARD Southern Belle for Social
  6:00 pm Southern Belle Departs
  9:00 pm Arrive back at Hotel
  Thursday, October 28, 2010
  8:00 am Depart for Tour of NE Alabama State Parks
  8:30 am Visit to "Lodge" Cast Iron Facility
  10:30 am Arrive/Break Cathedral Cave State Park
  10:45 am CATHEDRAL CAVE STATE PARK TOUR
  1:00 pm Arrive at Guntersville State Park (Lunch will be provided at Gunthersville Lodge)
  2:00 pm GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK TOUR
  5:00 pm Arrive back at Hotel
   

 

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