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Roane County proclaims 'Anglers Day' and staff say Bass Nation tournament drew hundreds and boosted local businesses
Summary
The commission proclaimed June 8, 2026, Roane County High and Junior High Anglers Day to honor student anglers; the county’s rental director reported the Tennessee Bass Nation tournament involved 176 teams, about 538 registered anglers and nearly 4,000 weigh-in attendees, and said local businesses benefited.
The Roane County Commission read a proclamation recognizing the achievements of local high school and junior-high anglers and proclaimed June 8, 2026, Roane County High and Junior High Anglers Day.
The proclamation, read aloud at the meeting, named student competitors and records from the Tennessee State Trail Tournament. It noted, for example, that Cam Cranfield and Turner Thark finished first in the high school division and recorded a two-day total of 49.81 pounds, and that the county’s combined angler totals earned the top school award in the East Tennessee trail.
Stacy, the county’s rental director, told commissioners the event produced significant local activity. "We had 176 teams, approximately 538 people, and almost 4,000 people at weighins," she said, and credited Kingston Parks, Kingston Police, the fire department and Roane County highway crews for supporting the multi-day event. Stacy said most attendees remained in Roane County during and after the event and that local businesses reported increased traffic.
Commissioners thanked staff and volunteers and praised the organizers for what they described as successful coordination that showcased Roane County to statewide participants.
The commission took no formal legislative action beyond the proclamation and presentation; organizers and student teams stood for photos following the recognition.
