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In conjunction with the Walmart FLW Tour on Lake Chickamauga presented by National Guard, FLW Tour anglers will be volunteering at the Siskin Children’s Institute. Professional anglers will be working to clean and apply a special coating to the Siskin Children’s Institute’s playground equipment so the children can enjoy another season of outdoor recreation. The anglers will also be delivering goody bags to the children after their work.

Siskin Children’s Institute is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs, families and professionals through four areas of focus: education, outreach, health care and research.

Media wishing to attend for coverage purposes should contact Deborah Luehrsat (423) 648-1708 or Schild.grant@siskin.org.

Walmart FLW Tour anglers volunteer at Siskin Children’s Institute
Wednesday, April 13, 9-11 a.m.
Siskin Children’s Institute, 1101 Carter St., Chattanooga, Tenn.

Walmart FLW Tour Lake Chickamauga presented by National Guard takeoff
Thursday-Saturday, April 14-17, 7 a.m.
Chester Frost Park, 2318 Gold Point Circle N., Hixson, Tenn.
Folgers Morning Takeoff coffee and donuts served.

Walmart FLW Tour Lake Chickamauga presented by National Guard weigh-in
Thursday-Friday, April 14-15, 3 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17, 4 p.m.
Thursday-Friday - Chester Frost Park, 2318 Gold Point Circle N., Hixson, Tenn.
Saturday-Sunday - Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn.

The Bass Federation National Championship presented by National Guard
Thursday-Friday, April 14-15, Takeoff at 7 a.m., weigh-in at 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 16, Takeoff at 7 a.m., weigh-in at 3:30 p.m.
Lake Nickajack - Saturday weigh-in at Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Anglers from seven TBF divisions competed locally to qualify for the no-entry-fee 2010 TBF Division Championship Series. From there the top two anglers from each state advanced – one boater and one co-angler – to compete in the no-entry-fee championship. The field also contains the Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) national champions. Ninety four total championship anglers will compete in the Bass Federation National Championship.

National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament
Takeoff - Saturday, April 16, 7 a.m.
Weigh-in - Saturday, April 16, 3 p.m.
Takeoff - Chester Frost Park, 2318 Gold Point Circle N., Hixson, Tenn.
Weigh-in - Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Most of the participants in the National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament are members of the National Guard and have had tours of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan. Walmart FLW Tour pro anglers take teams of two members of the National Guard fishing to compete amongst their peers. FLW Outdoors is operating the tournaments in conjunction with the National Guard to show appreciation to our service members of the National Guard.

Walmart FLW Tour Outdoor Expo
Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17, Noon-4 p.m.
Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn.

The first 300 kids 14 and under on Sunday will receive a free rod and reel combo compliments of US 101. Fans can also register to win a Can-Am ATV courtesy of WDSI Fox 61 which will be given away following the final weigh-in. The Expo includes Ranger boat simulators, the opportunity to interact with professional anglers, enjoy interactive games, activities and giveaways provided by sponsors, and fans can learn more about the sport of fishing and other outdoor activities. All activities are free and open to the public.

Free Thompson Square concert
Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m.
Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Thompson Square features the husband-and-wife duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson. Fans began truly getting to know their way around Thompson Square with the release of the infectious radio smash “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” which also has become a video hit on CMT and GAC. Thompson Square has also appeared at the Grand Ole Opry.

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