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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced that the 70th state park will be named Angel’s Hollow State Park. The new state park, which will encompass a significant portion of McDonald Farm in Hamilton County, will be dedicated on November 6, 2026. Gov. Lee and First Lady Maria Lee are honored to have personally chosen the name as a reflection of the peaceful and serene landscapes Angel’s Hollow will offer visitors.

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At the request of Tennessee House of Representatives Speaker Cameron Sexton and local officials, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is forming a Plateau Water Planning Partnership to assist communities, local governments and water utilities in the elevated tableland of the Upper Cumberland as they evaluate opportunities to strengthen their water supply for current and future water needs. 

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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) invites Tennesseans to participate in the Tennessee White Oak Initiative, a statewide acorn collection program through Nov. 15, 2026.

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