The Real Benny Braden

06/23/2026

Ever look up on a clear night and not be able to see any stars?

Fall Creek Falls State Park is a great location to view the night sky. And it’s just one of many Tennessee State Parks that are situated far enough from populated areas to make it an ideal location for dark sky viewing.

*When enjoying the outdoors, it is recommended you exercise the Ethics of Responsible Stewardship, Inc . Learn more in the LINK MY BIO..

Responsible Stewardship Ethics:

•🔘 Integrity
•🔘Know Your Impact
•🔘Take Action
•🔘Educate
•🔘Advocate
•🔘Donate
•🔘Tag Lightly
•🔘Foster Stewardship Together

** Also before geotagging or hash tagging a specific location. Consider the following:
•(1) Does the current infrastructure support an additional amount of visitors?
•(2) Are there adequate parking, roads and restrooms that can handle more visitors?
•(3) And consider the possible human and environmental impact that could be placed on that location....

06/22/2026

We’ve had an amazing Responsible Stewardship event with Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee State Parks and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency in beautifulI Fall Creek Falls State Park over the weekend. We’ll share more over on the RS social media pages tomorrow.

But this morning I chose to wake up early and come home this morning to photograph a baptism at my church The Ridge Church.

These are very special to capture and I feel led to capture as many of them as I can.

If you would like for me to photograph your baptism or baptisms at your church. Send me a message. If my schedule is open I’m happy to help.

06/10/2026

As many of you know, I use to backpack a lot. And I’ve been thinking about all the different places I’ve camped over the years. Here are my 3 favorite campsites I ever had and trips I think about often.

• 1. Yosemite National Park, California
• 2. Scotland
• 3. Roan Highlands, Tennessee

Every location that I camped, I removed any evidence I had even been there. I left each location better than I found it and hauled out any trash I might have found.

*When enjoying the outdoors, it is recommended you exercise the Ethics of . Learn more in the LINK MY BIO..

Responsible Stewardship Ethics:

•🔘 Integrity
•🔘Know Your Impact
•🔘Take Action
•🔘Educate
•🔘Advocate
•🔘Donate
•🔘Tag Lightly
•🔘Foster Stewardship Together

** Also before geotagging or hash tagging a specific location. Consider the following:
•(1) Does the current infrastructure support an additional amount of visitors?
•(2) Are there adequate parking, roads and restrooms that can handle more visitors?
•(3) And consider the possible human and environmental impact that could be placed on that location....

06/04/2026

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06/03/2026

Get registered and save the date!

Oh, and bring your sleeping bag and tent. We’re camping too in beautiful Fall Creek Falls State Park .

Responsible Stewardship is proud to partner with Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee State Parks, and Wildlife Resources Agency for Caught Up in Conservation — a month-long effort centered around conservation, education, and hands-on service in one of Tennessee’s most iconic state parks.
Our portion of the event will focus on the volunteer weekend, where we’ll put Responsible Stewardship’s mission into action: helping make our outdoor spaces and public lands better places to recreate.
This is what Education Through Action looks like.
Volunteers will have opportunities to take part in hands-on projects around Fall Creek Falls, including:
• Trash pickup around Fall Creek Falls Lake
• Fish habitat work to support a healthier aquatic ecosystem
• Restoration projects around the park
Whether you can give a full day or just a little time, your effort matters. Every bag of litter removed, every habitat improvement, and every hour served helps protect the places we all love to visit, explore, fish, hike, and enjoy.
To help make the weekend even more meaningful, free camping will be available Friday through Sunday at Eli Field Group Campground for those participating in the volunteer weekend. We’ll also have free s’mores as a chance to gather, connect, and enjoy time together after a day of giving back.
Responsible Stewardship believes that once you see a need, you have an opportunity to take action. This volunteer weekend is a chance to do exactly that — to physically invest your time, make an immediate positive impact, and help leave Fall Creek Falls better than we found it.
Volunteer registration is now open, and some opportunities have limited spots available. If you want to be part of the hands-on service projects during Caught Up in Conservation, don’t wait to claim your spot.
Sign up here:
https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=116316
Let’s show up, do good, and foster stewardship together.

06/02/2026

Happy 230th birthday Tennessee!!

** ALL images posted on and belong to Benny Braden Jr. Sharing freely of my content is welcome, but must give photographer credit to &

06/02/2026

05/24/2026

The Good News..

Thank you and .zane and others for leading a great night of worship at The Ridge Church last Friday night.

This is obedience. This is boldness. This is sharing the Good News to those that will hear. Jesus loves you.

John 3:16

05/22/2026

It’s an absolute privilege to work with Team Wendy .