Friday VOL Navy Cruises . . .

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Tennessee Boat Line is pleased to be offering very special 30-minUTe Friday VOL Navy Cruises aboard the Queen Priscilla all day long (morning, afternoon, or evening) each Friday before every home UT football game  this year.   Enjoy the specially selected cuts of Tennessee-themed music aboard this fully restored 1968 26′ U.S. Navy Captain’s Whaleboat while you cruise in the downtown area and review the assembled armada of the famed VOL Navy.

Boarding passes for these Friday VOL Navy Cruises are issued on a first reserved – first boarded basis and may be secured for just $15/passenger.   A minimum of 2 passengers is required up to a maximum of 6.  Depending on the number of seats reserved, the passenger manifest may include a mixture of enthusiastic fans supporting both teams.

Friday VOL Navy Cruises begin at 9 am.   To schedule a cruise, please call 865-312-9000.

 

Calhoun’s VOL Navy Docks Closed Until 2018!!!

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As we all prepare for the 2017 Football season, please be aware of an emergency dock closure.  The public boat docks at Calhoun’s on the River will be closed until early next year when repairs can be made following a crash involving a private boat, city officials said.

http://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2017/08/25/boat-docks-volunteer-landing-closed-after-crash/601017001/

Football Weekend Accommodations . . .

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Only two games remain open for football weekend accommodations aboard the KokOasis.  These outstanding games include:  UMass (Sep 23) and Vanderbilt (Nov 25).   Docked under a covered slip adjacent to Ruth’s Chris Steak House and downtown Knoxville, this beautiful 75-foot Sharpe Houseboat is very roomy on the inside with lots of bonus space on the roof!  Central heat and air conditioning provide cozy comfort all year round. Three staterooms, 2 full baths, a fully appointed kitchen, and a large hot tub on the upper deck provide additional comfort and convenience.  Secure your football weekend stay aboard the KokOasis through Airbnb at KokOasis.com.  The vessel remains docked at the marina throughout your stay, just a short 10-15 minute walk along the river past the VOL Navy to Neyland Stadium.

German Professor to Swim Tennessee River

After breaking the world record for speed swimming the Rhine River from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea in 2014, a German professor is taking on a new endurance challenge.

He plans to swim the entire length of the Tennessee River.

Dr. Andreas Fath, a professor of medical and life sciences at Furtwangen University in Germany, is preparing for another endurance challenge on the Tennessee River.

Check out the full article here, Greenville Sun