The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has released its report concerning boating activities over the Memorial Day weekend of 2025. This holiday weekend, which spanned from Friday at 5:00 PM until midnight on Monday, marks the unofficial start of the summer boating season. Fortunately, there were no fatalities related to boating incidents during this period, as confirmed by the TWRA.
However, the agency did document two incidents that resulted in property damage, along with one injury linked to a tubing activity on Watts Bar Lake. Additionally, TWRA wildlife officers made five arrests for boating under the influence (BUI) over the course of the weekend. The agency’s presence was notable throughout the state, as officers worked to ensure safety on the water.
Despite the holiday’s significance for recreational boating, officials noted that the weather played a significant role in shaping the weekend’s activities. The majority of the time was marked by cooler temperatures and rain, which likely deterred many from engaging in boating as they might have otherwise.
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