Tennessee State Parks Events

Savage Gulf Marathon - March 17 South Cumberland is holding a marathon-length trail race through the heart of Savage Gulf State Natural Area. The event is limited to the first 75 runners who sign up. You can register on the Facebook site. Savage Gulf Marathon. Learn more.

Tennessee State Parks are offering plenty of ways to stay warm this winter - from our 75th Anniversary Celebrations to our Annual Winter Lodging Promotion - Tennessee State Parks and fun go hand in hand.

Event Spotlights

Feb. 11 - Cedars of Lebanon hosts Frostbite Half-Marathon
(MIDDLE) The 20th race in the Tennessee State Parks Running Tour. For more information contact Lynda de Paulis with the Frostbite Running Club at 615-889-1306 or lntdp@earthlink.net.

Feb. 11 - Fort Loudoun hosts Daniel Boone: American Hero
(EAST) Join Steven Caudill as he brings Daniel Boone back to life in this first person historical interpretation. The program will take place at 2 p.m. in the Fort Loudoun Visitor Center. For more information call 423-884-6217.

Feb. 12 - Harpeth River hosts History of Hidden Lake
(MIDDLE) Hike a 2-mile moderate loop trail through a wooded area along bluffs and
lakes featuring points of interest from the quarry and resort eras. Max 15 people. Meet at
10 a.m. CT. Cancelled if rain Please call Harpeth River State Park for reservations at
615-952-2099.

Learn more about TN State Natural Area events.

2012 Event Schedule  (updated Jan. 26) for Tennessee State Parks and Natural Areas

February 2012 Event Schedule for Tennessee State Parks

Printer Friendly February Event Schedule for Tennessee State Parks

Tennessee Conservationist magazine Event Schedule

Please remember, schedules and events may change. Call individual parks to confirm events, check on cancellations. When a reservation is required, be sure to leave your contact phone number and/or email address with the hike leader. Please let the leader know if you must cancel, so that someone on the waiting list may attend.

In addition, our parks offer seasonal interpretive programming and workshops throughout the year.  To learn more about seasonal programs and workshops at specific sites, contact that state park directly.

Calling all Junior Rangers
Do you like fun and adventure? Would you like to explore and discover the amazing secrets of Tennessee State Parks? Do you want to spend time outdoors learning about the world in which you live and help protect special places? If you answered “yes!”, then you are already on your way to becoming the next Tennessee State Parks Junior Ranger! Learn more about the Junior Ranger Program.

Accommodations
Trails, vistas and recreation opportunities call people to stay for the day or to stay for a longer while. Good thing many of our parks feature a variety of lodging for overnight stays, weekend outings or extended family vacations. Our comfortable accommodations range from rustic cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps to new modern villas.

With six Resort Inns with full-service restaurants, and more than 3,000 campsites, state parks can accommodate all sizes of budgets and groups. Come for a day or stay and play longer at Tennessee State Parks.  

Meeting Planners
Tennessee State Parks can accommodate all types of groups and work within your budget to deliver a unique spot for your business or meeting needs. Five state parks have full conference centers with audio-visual equipment, copy centers, and WiFi compatibility. Sixteen state parks offer a variety of meeting rooms for smaller gatherings and most parks have picnic shelters or pavilions for outdoor gatherings.  Twelve parks have restaurants serving delicious home-style food and many will provide complete catering for your event.

Learn more from the Tennessee State Parks’ Meeting Planners Guide.