Tennessee State Parks Seeks Community Input on Future Plans for 12 State Parks

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee State Parks will seek community input during public meetings held across the state in the coming weeks on individual strategic management plans for 12 state parks.

All Tennessee State Parks have strategic management plans that map out a long-term blueprint for best serving visitors.

The meetings are an opportunity for the community to learn more about the plans from each park’s staff, with an opportunity for public response. The parks have developed specific strategic management proposals and are inviting input on those objectives. The in-person meetings will be held at or near the individual parks.

Key components of each plan focus on the four cornerstones of park management: resource stewardship, visitor experience, facilities and amenities, and operational excellence.

The individual site plans will be available on the Bureau of Conservation, Planning and Publication webpage or upon request. The department will accept oral comments regarding the individual site plans at the meetings and written comments through December 31, 2026, through this online form.

Public Meeting Schedule