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The history of organized nudism and naturism in Tennessee began much earlier than one might imagine.  Nudists familiar with the state can likely identify Tennessee’s trio of lodges: Timberline Lodge (1964 to 2003), Rock Haven Lodge (1969 to present), and Cherokee Lodge (1993-2014).  But several nudist groups, some with unimproved camping areas, were operating in the state long before Timberline opened. This three-part written history, the first of its kind to our knowledge, explores the under-appreciated realm of Tennessee nudism, and uncovers the pioneering figures and significant groups that have decisively influenced the national nudism narrative, shedding new light on an often-overlooked aspect of American social history. 🪐

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Part 1 - “They were made of stern stuff, fired with determination”

Part 2 - “All those Tennessee people will be heroes”

Part 3 - “The good old summertime is almost over”

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Summer 1986. Near the picturesque James River in Alberta, Petra Scheller stood naked under the hot sun, gazing out at a crowd of equally naked people staring skeptically back at her. They listened but appeared unconvinced of the gospel she’d come to spread. An evangelist of the just-established Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN), Scheller was on a mission, sharing the faith that the time was nigh to unite nude Canucks from coast to coast to coast. 🪐

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I’ve never seen anything quite like the Monster of Camp Sunshine. On paper it makes some sort of sense, but the execution is so outrageous that it feels like my brain is melting every time I watch it. What really baffles me more than anything else is that to this day, it seems like nobody knows who made it! 🪐

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The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in an unexpected shift in societal habits, one of which was a surge in the practice of home nudism, or domestic naturism. While being naked at home is nothing new, this basic practice—characterized by embracing comfort and freedom within one's home environment—has become a novel way for people to redefine their relationship with their bodies and their living spaces. For most, being nude is a passive, even furtive thing, but when done mindfully, domestic naturism can become a practice, not unlike yoga or meditation, that has the potential to enrich your health and happiness. But how does one begin this transformative journey? 🪐

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This month, my figure drawing group Defining Bodies will be seven years old. The group’s setup and membership have changed a LOT in those seven years, far from our humble Facebook origins, but I think today we’re stronger than we’ve ever been. As of this writing, I just recently finished taking down our first ever group art show, and am counting down the days before we get to meet up again on a private farm where we can be nude and make art outdoors. 🪐

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Of all the nude holidays and events taking place during Nude Recreation Week, the award for "most irreverent" undoubtedly goes to the annual Mooning of the Amtrak in Laguna Niguel, California. Of course, the perennial mooning is not officially tied to Nude Recreation Week, but the cheeky spirit of the yearly occasion aligns remarkably well with the week's celebration of body positivity and liberation. 🪐

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As summer ushers in a wave of colorful parades and joyous events, nudity in public spaces has come under the spotlight yet again, fueled by sensationalized narratives and social media. This harmful discourse associates nudity with perversion, endangering both nudists and the LGBTQ+ community. Critics exploit these misconceptions, weaponizing public nudity to attack and spread fear. To counter this manufactured controversy, we must understand its manipulative nature and respond with a nuanced approach that addresses the underlying issue. Tearing down others who express nudity differently won't solve the moral panic. 🪐

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The AANR Bulletin has a storied history that is closely intertwined with the history of America’s nudism movement. At different junctures over the years, The Bulletin itself has featured articles chronicling this history. These generally go back to 1951, when The Bulletin began as a standalone publication. However, the magazine’s roots actually reach back nearly 20 years earlier to the very beginning of the nudism movement. Interestingly, what many of its previous written histories omit is a dramatic story of political conflict and upheaval within the nudist movement, a quarrel which led The Bulletin to be established in the first place. 🪐

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Zelda Suplee was a writer, publisher, and occasional actor whose intelligence and fearlessness made her a powerful force for nudist advocacy and gender studies and education. She proudly represented both spheres publicly, appearing on television and in films, radio and print media over a career of advocacy that spanned more than forty years. 🪐

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Returning to my local nudist club after months away felt like coming back to a familiar sanctuary. Surrounded by familiar faces, warm greetings, and a sense of community, it revitalizes me. Accepted as I am, it's a place where I flourish and feel unburdened from the stress of the real world. Whenever I’m there and witness this vibrant community, I think of the ‘third place’—a term introduced by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book, "The Great Good Place." 🪐

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