Cumberland Parks Plan Outlines Future Goals For County
Cumberland County is updating its Parks and Recreation master plan to maintain eligibility for state grants while outlining future improvements. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the TDEC requires the master plan to ensure the county remains qualified for funding opportunities. Foster said the update specifically adds new trail projects and removes completed items from […]
Obed Park Gains Level-1 Arboretum Status; Bigger Plans
The Upper Cumberland now has a level one arboretum, designated by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. County Soil and Water Conservationist Janet Dowlen said the Obed River Park arboretum gives residents the chance to learn about and experience nature. Dowlen said locals can observe the 45 labeled species of trees while walking through the park. […]
Obed Outdoor Classroom Creating Learning Opportunities
The Cumberland County Water and Soil Conservation District is offering opportunities this summer to learn about the outdoors using the outdoor classroom at Obed River Park. Soil Conservationist Janet Dowlen said the outdoor classroom was created in 2023 as a space where people could learn about Cumberland County’s natural life. Dowlen said the outdoor classroom […]
T-DOT Acquiring Land From Cumberland Near Obed
T-DOT is acquiring a small strip of land from Cumberland County next to Obed River Park and the nearby bridge on Highway 70N. County Mayor Allen Foster said they will have to rebuild a section of Obed River Park’s fence to account for the new property lines. Foster said T-DOT is paying the county $36,000 […]
Controlled Burn Starting Monday At Obed River Park
Cumberland County Parks and Recreation partnering up with TWRA and Cumberland County Fire Department for its scheduled controlled burn at Obed River Park. The burn starts at 9 a.m. Monday. Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Moody said the burns occur semi-regularly as a way to better preserve the savannah area in the park. “We’ve got […]
Obed River Park Opens New Outdoor Classroom Area
A new outdoor classroom facility has opened at Obed River Park in Cumberland County. Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Moody said the roofed area can accommodate 50 people. It includes eight stone benches and 12 large seating boulders. “This is a project that we have talked about for several years,” Moody said. “We’ve had interest […]
Obed River Park Closed Tuesday For Controlled Burn
Cumberland County’s Obed River Park will be closed Tuesday for a controlled burn of the grassland area. Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Moody said residents nearby are advised to keep there windows closed and limit outdoor activities. “This will be between Highway 70 and Highway 127 kind of behind Lowe’s and around Charleston Plantation Apartments,” […]
