Fall Creek Falls Launches June Conservation Education
Fall Creek Falls State Park launching a new month-long conservation education initiative to engage visitors through hands-on volunteer opportunities and environmental programs. Park Ranger Savannah Jackson said “Caught up in Conservation” originated from staff discussions at the park visitor center focused on expanding the local volunteer program. Jackson said the June event coordinates existing activities […]
Region’s Arts & History On Display Saturday At Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls State Park will host Arts and Preservation Day Saturday to showcase the cultural history and traditional arts of the Upper Cumberland. Park Ranger Matt Brown helped organize the event to highlight the historical past of the area. Brown said the demonstrations will begin at the park’s Nature Center and feature both indoor […]
White County Sees Economic Growth From Tourism Boom
White County is one of just 16 counties statewide to see tourism revenue grow by more than ten percent last year. White County Executive Denny Robinson said he can partially attribute the county’s success to investments in tourism infrastructure, such as parks and access to waterways. Robinson said local businesses also deserve credit. “And the […]
Spencer Applies For $20,000 Tourism Roadmap Grant
The city of Spencer has applied for a $20,000 Rural Video and Photography Asset Grant with the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the city sponsored a meeting with the state last week where state representatives shared opportunities to increase tourism in both the city and Van Buren County. She said […]
Deceased Fall Creek Falls Hiker Identified; Primary Cause of Death Weather
The deceased hiker who passed away after a multi-hour rescue effort at Fall Creek Falls has been identified. Van Buren Sheriff Michael Brock said 46-year-old Nathan Bayless was known to frequent the woods in and around his home. Brock said the Medical Examiner said Bayless’s death was directly weather related. “Where he resided was very […]
Fall Creek Falls Reopens Pool After Extended Hiatus
The pool at Fall Creek Falls State Park has reopened after being closed for two-years. Park Manager Jacob Young said the pool has a new water slide as well as new shade areas at the snack bar. “It’s been a big hit,” Young said. “All of our local folks and visitors have missed it, and […]
Fall Creek Falls Park Builds New Bridge On Woodland Trail
Fall Creek Falls Woodland Trail has been repaired after flood waters washed away an existing bridge last year. Assistant Park Manager Robert Becker said visitors can now safely cross Cane Creek on the park’s most popular trail. “Our maintenance team is really the heart of this project,” Becker said. “What they did was they built […]
New Lodge At Fall Creek Falls State Park Officially Opens
The new Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park officially opened Tuesday. Governor Bill Lee calls the $40.4 million building an investment in the state to further grow the state park system. “Thirty-five million people visit our state parks,” Lee said. “$1.8 billion in economic input into our state as a result of people coming […]
Fall Creek Falls Lodge Set To Open First Of January
The new lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park will open January 1st. That is according to TDEC Regional Affairs Director Tara Wohlgemuth. The some $40 million structure includes 85 rooms and amenities such as a restaurant and water front view. The project first broke ground in 2019 and has faced some delays since then.
