The First Day Hikes are part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states. They also begin Tennessee State Parks’ annual Signature Hikes series held throughout the year.

On Friday, a 1.5-mile multi-use greenway with scenic views of Henry Horton State Park and access to the Duck River was ...

In Middle Tennessee, outdoor adventures are never far away. The region has dozens of state parks, natural areas and hiking trails, ...

7 can't-miss Middle Tennessee hikes in ... state naturalist for Tennessee State Parks, at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 at the South Cumberland State Park Visitor Center at 11745 Highway 41 in Monteagle ...

From roaring waterfalls and dramatic canyons to tranquil lakes and majestic forests, there’s plenty to see at the Volunteer State’s many state parks.

Tennessee is known for its array of state parks that capitalize on geographical features, from awe-inspiring waterfalls to serene lake scenes. Three dozen parks include campgrounds. Here are 11 ...

Middle Fork Bottoms State Park. Opened on August 12, 2024. Middle Fork Bottoms in Madison County is another exciting new Tennessee state park near Jackson, TN. Spanning 1,200 acres of lakes ...

In East Tennessee, the following Tennessee State Parks will be part of the initiative: Big Ridge State Park – Maynardville Booker T. Washington State Park – Chattanooga ...

Ryan Jolley is Tennessee State Park's new accessibility coordinator. In addition to a passion for the outdoors, he is legally blind, giving him a unique perspective for the work.

Reliable funding key to safeguarding Tennessee's state parks ... Middle Tennesseans received a one-two punch when 17 inches of rain in one day brought flooding to the town of Waverly, ...