Alerts and Closures

Closure Alert Winchester City Park Boat Ramp Closed Due to Renovations

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. --- Visitors to Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area should be aware that certain roads and trails will be impacted due to ongoing logging operations.

WHITE PINE, Tenn. — Leadvale Access Area on Douglas Lake is temporarily closed to the public as crews work to repair damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The access area, which serves as a popular entry point for boating and fishing, sustained significant structural impacts during the storm.

MAURY COUNTY, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announces that Williamsport Lakes and Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will reopen to the public on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will reopen Herb Parsons Refuge and the Bill Dance Lake State Fishing Area on Wednesday, January 28. These areas have been closed since July 7, 2025, due to several projects aimed at improving accessibility and functionality. Improvements include renovating the parking area and lowering the lake water level to enhance the fishing habitat. The goal of these upgrades is to improve both the fishing experience and overall visitor enjoyment.