Tails on Trails 2026: Hike to Save Pets

🐾 Tails on Trails 2026: A Hike to Save Pets!

Join us on Saturday, October 24, from 8:00–11:30 AM at Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville for the third annual Tails on Trails!

Tails on Trails is a community hiking fundraiser bringing together people who love animals, the outdoors, and supporting a good cause.

Founded by Knoxville resident Scott Colby in memory of his two cats, Mia and Nomar, the event raises money for the Nomar & Mia Compassion Endowment at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Once fully funded, the endowment will help families facing emergency veterinary expenses.

🌿 What to Expect:

🥾 A scenic 3-mile community hike (dogs welcome!)

🎶 Live acoustic music

☕ Coffee, baked goods, and s'mores around the fire

🎨 Memory Rocks and a Memory Wall to honor pets we've loved and lost

🏆 Golden Paw Awards recognizing local veterinary heroes

🐕 Circus dog training and other activities

Hiking is optional! You're welcome to come enjoy the music, activities, and community even if you don't hit the trails.

🎟️ Registration is FREE, and donations are optional!

Can't make it to Knoxville? You can also participate through our Hike From Anywhere option.

👉 Register at https://tributehikes.com

Every donation helps bring the endowment closer to its $25,000 funding goal, so it can begin helping pets and their families.

Come enjoy a beautiful fall morning and be part of something bigger! 🐾❤️