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Matt Brown Joins Brad Halfacre To Discuss The Fall Creek Falls Arts & Preservation Day

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Tradition meets the outdoors at Fall Creek Falls. Brad Halfacre speaks with Park Ranger Matt Brown about the upcoming Arts and Preservation Day and the cultural roots behind the event. Inspired by the long-running Mountaineer Folk Festival, the event celebrates traditional skills, Appalachian heritage, and hands-on learning through special classes and demonstrations. Matt shares how his passion for nature, reptiles, and the outdoors led him from studying biology at MTSU to teaching others about the natural world. He also explains how visitors can stay connected with upcoming programs and experience the history, culture, and craftsmanship that make Fall Creek Falls so special.

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