State Improves Park Signage, Accessibility Top Priority
Tennessee State Parks has improved state park signage, using technology to increase visitor accessibility and better describe park trails. Alvin C. York Historic Park Manager Nate Dodson said most every park across the state has received these new signs, produced by the Access 2030 initiative. The project aims to increase accessibility to state parks for […]
York State Park Gets All-Terrain Wheelchair
A new all-terrain wheelchair has arrived at the Alvin C. York State Historic Park, allowing visitors with disabilities to better enjoy the park. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the chair is designed to navigate a large variety of different terrains in order to handle the park’s trails. Dodson said it is important for state parks […]
Tennessee At War Event This Saturday At Sgt Alvin C. York State Park
Sgt Alvin C. York State Historic Park will host its annual Veterans Day event Saturday, honoring Tennesseans who fought in World War I. Park Manager Nate Dodson said there will be programming from 9am-4pm at the park including reenactments and a ceremony honoring Tennessean soldiers past and present. Dodson said it will be a unique […]
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park Earns Excellence In Innovation Award
The Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park named the 2022 Excellence in Innovation Award recipients. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the park was recognized for its work to create a position for a blacksmith “Artist in Residence” this spring. He said that position allowed the park to keep their blacksmithing in operation more frequently, […]
Alvin C. York State Historic Park Earns State Award For York Farm Program
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park has been named the annual winner of the Tennessee Historical Commission programming award. The category recognizes notable achievements toward advancing the study of Tennessee history. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the park restored the York Farm to create a “Living History.” “It’s kind of a way to be […]
