Tennessee State Parks To Host Informative Meeting April 23 for Clinch River Valley State Park

Tennessee State Parks officials will hold a community meeting Thursday, April 23 to inform the public about the future Clinch River Valley State Park.

The gathering will be at 5:30-7 p.m. ET at the Hancock County Courthouse at 1237 Main St. in Sneedville.

Parks staff will provide updates and outline the path ahead for the future state park. Officials will share information about the formal planning process and describe how community members, partners, and interested organizations can participate in future engagement opportunities.

Anyone interested in attending the meeting is asked to register at this link.

The Clinch River is one of the most ecologically diverse rivers in the country. The rolling hills, high rock cliffs, bottomland forest, and mountainous terrain provide a landscape for a park anchored by a recreational waterway. The park will be 70 miles northeast of Knoxville and 50 miles west of Kingsport.

State parks, important venues for outdoor recreation, are significant contributors to local economies, public health, and quality of life. Tennessee State Parks is committed to providing a quality state parks system, including the opportunity to grow the system and ensure increased access for Tennesseans and other visitors.

A total of 14 new Tennessee State Parks will be established under Gov. Bill Lee, setting the Tennessee record for the most state parks created by one administration.