Edgar Evins State Park To Reopen Following Storm Cleanup
Edgar Evins State Park will reopen Friday after a microburst storm last week caused significant damage. Park Manager 2 Brad Halfacre said crews have successfully restored water and power services to the park and the marina. Halfacre said the roadway is now clear and passable, though visitors will still see evidence of the cleanup as […]
York Jubilee Honors Tennessee Military Hero Saturday
Alvin C. York State Historic Park hosting a Jubilee Saturday to celebrate the 250th birthday through the legacy of one of Tennessee’s most famous military figures. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the staff felt it was important to create an event surrounding the story of Sergeant York that provides activities for visitors. Dodson said the […]
Scott’s Gulf Wilderness Park Honors Local Supporters
The Friends of Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park hosting an Appreciation Day Saturday to celebrate local supporters and elect a new board of directors. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said the event serves as a way for visitors and park staff to share ideas while showing gratitude for the work the friends group has accomplished. Carroll […]
Traditional Square Dance Honors York Park History Saturday
Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park hosting a free barn square dance Saturday to celebrate the cultural traditions of the Upper Cumberland. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the event marks the first of several summer dances planned for the site. Dodson said the park has hosted these monthly gatherings for several years to provide […]
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 […]
Rock Island State Park Revives Historic Jam Session
Rock Island State Park will revive a historic musical tradition this Saturday as it hosts the Rockin’ at the Rock Lawn Chair Jam. Park Manager Jake Viamonte said the event aims to recapture the atmosphere of the park from decades ago when musicians frequently gathered to play. The revival seeks to honor the legacy of […]
Tourism Season Reaching Start Of Peak Across UC
Spring is here and tourists are flocking to the Upper Cumberland to take in the region’s beauty. Upper Cumberland Tourism Association Executive Director Billie Davis said the tourism season peaks in May. Davis said the main reason tourists visit the region is free access to natural areas. “That is what makes us stand out so […]
Fall Creek Falls Holding Open House To Share Plans
Fall Creek Falls will hold an Open House Thursday to discuss its plans to restore the park’s scenic loop, damaged by storms last summer. TDEC Regional Director of External Affairs Robert Becker said when the storm hit, thousands of trees fell. That led to road closures and long-term hazards for visitors. He said with that […]
Day After Thanksgiving Hike At Burgess Falls, Other State Parks
Those looking to burn some Thanksgiving dinner calories can take part in a guided hike to Burgess Falls Friday. Park Manager Nathaniel Garrison said in the past five years, the Day After Thanksgiving Hike has become one of the signature hikes for all Tennessee State Parks. Garrison said that as things become more and more […]
Van Buren To Open Bidding For New Fall Creek Falls Trash Compactor
Van Buren County Committee A approved a plan to begin soliciting bids for a new trash compactor at the Fall Creek Falls Lodge Monday night. The new plan is being proposed as a way to improve upon the former waste plan, which had the county providing containers and removal for all solid waste. The lodge […]
