November 5, 2006
Frasier 'Hooks' New Boat In KLOT Classic
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October 31, 2006
Briarwood School's 3rd and 4th Grade Classes, Visit Birdsong Resort and Pearl Farm.
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October 26, 2006
RV Industry Monthly News Features Birdsong's Pearl Museum and Farm
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October 23, 2006
Birdsong Featured in Houseboating Magazine
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October 19, 2006
Bob Keast attends Suzuki Dealer Meeting in St Augustine FL
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October 19, 2006
Hodge Duo Bass Team Nets Bass Boat
Camden, (Kentucky Lake) TN. On Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th, 2006 the Aluminum Boat Outdoor Bass Tournament Trail Grand Championship was held at Birdsong Resort, Marina and Campground. All year, fishermen have been competing to accumulate points for the championship standings in area lakes through out Tennessee.
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October 16, 2006
Camden on Kentucky Lake, Tennessee October 14, 2006 - Court TV's Forensic Files Visit Birdsong
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October 12, 2006
Birdsong Resort and Marina Pearl Farm featured on WLJT-TV
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October 3, 2006
Senator Lamar Alexander visits Birdsong
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September 11, 2006
3rd Grade Briarwood Class attends Pearl Tour
Briarwood Schools 3rd Grade Class of Ms. Gaye Wright and Ms.Judy Matheny visited Birdsong Resort and Marina today to take part in a Pearl of a Tour with tour guide Vanessa Patton.
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September 6, 2006
"One of a Kind" tourism site featured on statewide TV Show. America's only Pearl Farm is at the BirdSong Resort on the scenic Tennessee River.
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August 8, 2006
Tennessee Treasures films segment at the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm and Museum. The show airs on the Fox and Pax networks out of Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Memphis. Click HERE for photos.
August 3, 2006
John and Lola Pickul Celebrate their 50th anniversary and visit The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm. Click here for story and photo.
August 2, 2006
Bob Keast was keynote speaker at the National Association for Family and Community Education Annual Conference.
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August 1, 2006
The Fisher King: Haywood grad after 4th state B.A.S.S. junior title
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July 31, 2006
A Day In The Life-Bob Keast
A day for Birdsong Resort owner Bob Keast starts at 5 a.m. seven days a week. If he is lucky, he goes in each night around 8 p.m. In that 15-hour day, there are a lot of activities. From the general administration, promotions, maintenance, sales, service, tours and then some, made this writer worn out just keeping up with him during this interview. Click HERE for complete story and photos.
July 30, 2006
B.A.S.S. Junior Championships: World champ's run snapped on rainy day.
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July 22, 2006
2006 Kentucky Lake Open Tournament
On Saturday, July 22, 2006 the Kentucky Lake Open Tournament was held at Birdsong Resort, Marina and Campground. The bass tournament hours were from safe light to 3 p.m. when the weigh-in took place. A total of 76 boats were entered into the tournament for a total of 145 fishermen. Click HERE for story and photos.
July 19. 2006
Bob Keast attended the WLJT/PBS Channel 11 Board Meeting.
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July 15, 2006
The Fishers of Men Tournament.
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July 15, 2006
Birdsong Resort and Marina To Host 2006 Tennessee B.A.S.S. Jr. Championship July 29
Junior Bassmasters who have qualified in their own clubs from across Tennessee will compete July 29 at Birdsong Resort on Kentucky Lake in Camden, Tennessee for the Tennessee B.A.S.S. Junior Federation National Championship.
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July 14, 2006
Joe Whitworth and Family Celebrate His 80th Birthday
July 2, 2006
Camden, TN - Everyone enjoyed the huge bursts and massive fun of the fireworks display along the edge of Birdsong Resort's scenic Birdsong Creek Embayment near the Pearl Farm began at 9pm. on Sunday July 2nd.
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May 31, 2006
Boat Donated to the Waverly Lions Club
Birdsong Resort, Marina and Mercury Marine Company in Camden donated a 2006 Mercury Four Stroke 25 HP Outboard Motor, 16' Lowe 52" wide aluminum all weld duck and fish boat with drive-on trailer to the Waverly Lions Club to be used as a fund raiser.
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May 26, 2006
Marion J. Villalibby of Curves Lands Big Fish
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May 20, 2006
Aluminum Boat Outdoor Tournament Trail
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May 19,2006
Hunter Clifft - Camden Central High Class of 2006 graduation. Bob Keast's star assistant and president of the Camden Skateboard Association. Hunter will be attending University of Memphis this fall majoring in Engineering. Click HERE for photos.
May 11, 2006
ALPS Children from Paris Elementary School take Pearl Tour
Escorted by Brendall Couan, the nine to eleven year old ALPS Children from Paris Elementary School Special School District, and several of their parents, attended a "Mini Pearl Tour" at Birdsong Resort, Marina and Campground on Kentucky Lake in Camden on May 11, 2006.
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May 6, 2006
Strong Currents Bring Big Wins at the Bass ProShop's Big Cat Quest
The weather had been less than perfect the week before the Bass ProShop's Big Cat Quest presented by Coca-Cola on May 6th, 2006 from Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions.
The Tennessee River had been on the rise and the current was fast. Rain pelted down until the day of the tournament at Birdsong Resort and Marina. With prevailing winds and clouds looming from an incoming cold front, the tournament started off with a bang and 82 participants despite adverse water conditions.
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May 5,2006
Show Me Tours Visits Freshwater Pearl Museum and Farm
Show Me Tours, a motor coach group tour originating from Atlanta, Missouri had a full coach with tourists from Iowa and Missouri, traveling to Tennessee's Freshwater Pearl Museum and Farm in west Tennessee. The group went on to LL's Dude Ranch and overnighted in Nashville. The itinerary for day two is the General Jackson Showboat and then onto Opry Mills for shopping. "Quite a spectacular tour and such a beautiful State of Tennessee" says Doris Claybourne, Show Me Group Leader.
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April 7,2006
Fishing Expert Bill Dance Puts Tennessee Outdoor Adventures Center Stage
National fishing icon Bill Dance is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to appear in a series of television spots promoting the state’s numerous fishing and outdoor adventures.
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