Six Improved Tennessee State Parks to Visit This Summer

Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on June 30, 2022  |  Permalink

This summer, we invite you to recreate, relax, and reconnect with the natural world at some of our newly renovated park facilities. Here are six state parks you won’t want to miss:  

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State Officials Host Grand Opening of New Lodge at Paris Landing

Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on June 27, 2022  |  Permalink

BUCHANAN – State officials today opened the new 91-guestroom Lodge at Paris Landing, an attraction featuring a full-service restaurant and lounge, with indoor and outdoor dining, and conference spaces to serve both business meetings and social functions at Paris Landing State Park.

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10 Facts About Fireflies You May Not Have Known

Written by Holly Taylor | Posted on June 27, 2022  |  Permalink

There is much more to these dazzling insects than meets the eye!

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Lake Placid Bridge at Chickasaw State Park Named for Joe Armour

Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on June 17, 2022  |  Permalink

HENDERSON – Tennessee State Parks officials today announced the bridge across Lake Placid at Chickasaw State Park will be named the Joe Armour Memorial Bridge honoring the former park superintendent.

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Tennessee State Parks Host Tennessee Promise Service Events

Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on June 17, 2022  |  Permalink

NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks will offer volunteer work events at 39 parks across the state on Saturday, June 25 for Tennessee Promise scholars to fulfill their community service hours.

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Tennessee State Parks Unveil Trail at T.O. Fuller State Park Made From Tires Collected

Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on June 3, 2022  |  Permalink

MEMPHIS – Officials from Tennessee State Parks, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and local leaders today cut the ribbon on a new hard-surface walking and biking trail over 2.5 miles long – made from rubber crumbs derived from tires – at T.O. Fuller State Park. It is one of the longest rubber-bearing trails in the U.S.

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Exploring Edgar Evins

Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on June 2, 2022  |  Permalink

Edgar Evins State Park is a popular destination for Middle Tennesseans looking for a getaway close to home. Located on Center Hill Lake, the park is only an hour outside of Nashville and offers top-notch state park lodging and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Read all about our favorite parts of the park and the best nearby places to visit in this guide!

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State Officials Host Grand Opening of Restaurant, Visitors Center at Henry Horton State Park

Written by Tennessee State Parks | Posted on June 2, 2022  |  Permalink

CHAPEL HILL – Officials of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS) held a grand opening today for a new restaurant and visitors center at Henry Horton State Park.

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