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 […]
Fentress Waiting For Price Drop Before Building Boat Storage Building
The Fentress County Commission put a pause on a grant-funded project intended to boost tourism in the county. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the plan was to build a river storage building for the parks service for boats and kayaks along the Wolf River. Johnson said the the $32,000 grant was supposed to cover all […]
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 […]
