Registration open for ‘Walk Across Tennessee’

RIPLEY, Tenn. — Registration is open for the upcoming “Walk Across Tennessee” event, which kicks off next month with a goal of walking 470 miles by April 28.

The challenge begins March 4 and will conclude April 28, according to a release from the organizers.

The goal is to walk 470 miles, the distance from Ripley to Bristol.

To register, participants should form a team of four and email the team name to Lindsey Turner at lilnmturn@utk.edu. You will receive a reminder and further instructions.

A limited number of pedometers are available from the Extension Office, according to the release. Just drop by with your registration form between Feb. 26 and March 2.

You can find more information at walkacrosstn.org.