Department of Environment & Conservation
Robert Martineau, Commissioner

Frozen Head hosts Echo in the Mountains on May 26(PLATEAU) This free, family-friendly event features an afternoon of bluegrass music and a classic car show. Bring a picnic or visit on site vendors. Open stage is from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET and music performances from 3-8 p.m. ET. Located in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of East Tennessee, Frozen Head State Park is easy to find. From the Interstate 40 exit 347 at Harriman take Hwy. 27 North to Wartburg. Turn right (East) on Hwy. 62. Travel two miles and turn left on Flat Fork Road. Travel 4 miles to the park entrance. For more information please contact Ranger Michael Hodge at 423-346-3318 or email at michael.e.hodge@tn.gov.

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Tennessee State Parks are offering a variety of family-friendly Memorial Day weekend events. From hay rides to pontoon boat rides, hikes and music, there is something for everyone. Learn more.

Have you made your plans for National Trails Day on Saturday, June 2? View our printer friendly event calendar to see what is happening at a location near you. If you don't see your favorite park listed, check back as we are always adding National Trails Day events to the calendar. View events.

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Harrison Bay hosts Friends Fest on May 26
Join the Friends of Harrison Bay from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET for Friends Fest. This annual fundraiser features games, relay races, crafts, face painting, silent auction, entertainment and food. The festival will take place in the rec hall/pool/playground area. The pool also opens on May 26, and is available for $4 per person (half price for campers in the park). All proceeds from the event go to the Friends of Harrison Bay to benefit Harrison Bay State Park. For more information call 432-344-6214.






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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.