Frozen Head State Park will host a Grand Opening for the historic Stonecipher Kelly House on the park grounds Saturday June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with free admission. The house documents the first group of white settlers in the northern Cumberland Plateau. The …
A construction project to make repairs to Otter Creek Road inside Radnor Lake State Park will have a temporary impact on park visitors when preparation work begins May 19. The full project is scheduled to begin June 1 and continue through October 2025. …
Tennessee State Parks officials invite visitors to help shape the future of David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Greene County, which was devastated by Hurricane Helene and has been temporarily closed since last September. Visitors are encouraged to …
Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | 02:00pm Roan Mountain State Park today announced it has a new all-terrain wheelchair available to park visitors as part of Tennessee State Parks’ focus on accessibility. The wheelchair, which can navigate a wide range of terrains, …
Monday, May 05, 2025 | 03:20pm Tennessee State Parks have the perfect way to treat moms with meals, events, and gifts on Mother’s Day, May 11. Seven state park restaurants will offer special dining for the occasion, and many other parks will have events …
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park will hold a lottery May 5-9 for viewing blue ghost and synchronous fireflies in spectacular lightshows later this month and in June. Viewings for the blue ghost fireflies are May 21-24. Viewings for the synchronous …
Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are teaming up with paddlesports leaders across the state to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes Saturday, May 17 to kick off National Safe Boating Week. Now in its fourth year, …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Humphreys, Robertson, and Tipton counties on Saturday, May 10. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has lifted a water contact advisory for Beech Branch in Gatlinburg. Water contact advisories are issued when recreational use (swimming, wading, or fishing) has been impaired by significantly …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory for black bass due to mercury on Hatchie River in Hardeman County from Hwy 100 bridge crossing near Whiteville upstream to Hwy 64 …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Fayette, Unicoi, and Williamson Counties on Saturday, May 3. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste - …
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park will hold its annual Historic Market Day on Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., offering a glimpse into the daily lives of sharecroppers in the 1800s. Visitors will learn about the farm experience in the late 19th century, …
Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $15,903,809 loan for the City of Clifton to improve water infrastructure. The City of Clifton loan comes from the Drinking Water …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced the completion of the state’s first remediation project under the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) program. TDEC Commissioner David Salyers joined local officials and …
Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors’ Path State Park will be closed Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for the 18th annual Day of Caring/Day of Service volunteer cleanup at the park. The event is organized by the Friends of Warriors’ Path …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Coffee, Dyer, and Pickett counties on Saturday, April 26. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – …
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 | 12:09pm Tennessee State Parks will host a variety of special spring and Easter events throughout the state and invite all Tennesseans to visit. Spring events include: Warriors’ Path State Park in Kingsport will hold its 46th …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has been honored by Tennessee RiverLine, an outdoor recreation advocacy group, with its 2024 Organizational Partner of the Year award. The award was presented at the 6th annual Tennessee …
Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $1.1 million loan for the Perryville Utility District to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two approved by the …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Cannon, Henderson, and Washington counties on Saturday, April 12. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – …
