Celebrate the New Year at Tennessee State Parks

Nashville, TN – Make plans now to ring in 2012 with a number of special New Year’s Eve celebrations at Tennessee State Parks inns and restaurants, including dinner buffets, holiday room discounts, music and dancing!

New Year’s Eve dinner will be served December 31st at Cumberland Mountain, Fall Creek Falls, Montgomery Bell, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing state parks. This special dinner will include a variety of entrees, dessert and non-alcoholic sparkling beverages. Seating times and prices will vary by park, and reservations are encouraged. [Read more]

Land Between the Lakes announces Winter 2011 Eagle Viewing Trips

Golden Pond, KY – Bundle up in your favorite sweater, come outdoors, and experience the enchanting sights on a bald eagle viewing trip, offered again at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area throughout the winter months.

Back by popular demand, LBL hosts a weekend of river cruises January 14th-15th, and a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day cruise January 16th, for up close views of the eagles from the water. [Read more]

Tennessee State Parks Serve Traditional Thanksgiving Meal

Enjoy Food, Friends and Family at Eight State Parks this Thanksgiving Day

Nashville, TN – Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family, while surrounding yourself with Tennessee’s natural wonders during this season of thanksgiving.

Once again, Tennessee State Park officials are pleased to announce that all eight state park restaurants will be open Thursday, November 24th, serving their annual Thanksgiving Day feast. [Read more]

Light UP the Lake

Paris Landing State Park

Paris, TN – The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Paris Landing State Park are ready to “Light Up the Lake” with a drive through lighting display for Henry County residents, businesses, schools and organizations.

Create a lighting display in a 20 x 20 space in the picnic area near the pavilion. Cost is $50.00 and there’s lots of room. The display will be open throughout December for everyone to drive through and see, so let’s light up the lake.

Call the Chamber at 642.3431 for more information! [Read more]

Tennessee State Parks Announce Special Winter Rates

Offering quality accommodations at an exceptional value, all in your own backyard

Nashville, TN – Tennessee State Parks will offer special winter rates for 360 villas and cabins, along with six state park inns from November 1st, 2011, through March 31st, 2012.

With a Tennessee State Park within an hour’s drive of just about anywhere in the state, families and groups seeking unique recreation opportunities and high-quality accommodations can find the perfect getaway – all at an exceptional value and a bit closer to home. [Read more]

Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee Slated for September 10th-17th

22nd Annual Event to Loop through Beautiful Middle Tennessee;
Registration Deadline Extended to September 1st

Nashville, TN – With less than a month away, bicycle enthusiasts across the state are encouraged to register for the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, slated for September 10th-17th. In its 22nd year, this year’s seven-day ride will feature a loop through some of Middle Tennessee’s most stunning landscapes.

Originating at Montgomery Bell State Park, this year’s route will feature a combination of rolling hills, valleys and some flat terrain. Cyclists can expect to experience beautiful, rural Tennessee scenery and interesting back roads along the way, including the Natchez Trace Parkway and visits to several Tennessee State Parks such as Dunbar Cave. [Read more]

Tennessee State Parks announce Middle Tennessee Events starting June 17th

Tennessee - Leave the tie at home this Father’s Day (Sunday, June 19th)! Tennessee State Parks is the perfect setting to spend the day with dad – go for a hike, a swim or play a round of golf – these are just a few of the options available to you at one of our great 53 state parks.

We also wanted to remind you that Tennessee State Parks’ restaurants will be celebrating Father’s Day. There’s no better way to express your love and appreciation than to take dad out for a delicious buffet. Buffet selections and prices will vary, ranging from $11.50 to $14.95. Price does not include drink, tax or gratuity. Special prices for kids and seniors over 62 are available. Group reservations are recommended. [Read more]

State Park Restaurants Celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19th

Treat Dad to a delicious buffet at one of eight Tennessee State Park Restaurants

Nashville, TN – There’s no better way to express your love and appreciation than to take dad out for a delicious meal, with a Tennessee State Park serving as the perfect backdrop on Father’s Day Sunday, June 19th.

Tennessee State Parks invite you to spend time with family and friends, celebrate dad’s big day and enjoy Tennessee’s natural wonders at one of eight state park restaurants serving a Father’s Day Buffet. Buffet selections and prices will vary, ranging from $11.50 to $14.95. Price does not include drink, tax or gratuity. Special prices for kids and seniors over 62 are available. Group reservations are recommended. [Read more]

Plan Now to Join the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, September 11th-17th

22nd Annual Event to Loop through Beautiful Middle Tennessee

Nashville, TN – Bicycle enthusiasts across the state are already gearing up for the annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, which will kick off its 22nd year with a seven-day ride beginning September 11th and will feature a loop through some of Middle Tennessee’s most stunning landscapes.

Originating at Montgomery Bell State Park, this year’s route will feature a combination of rolling hills, valleys and some flat terrain. Cyclists can expect to experience beautiful, rural Tennessee scenery and interesting back roads along the way, including the Natchez Trace Parkway and visits to several Tennessee State Parks such as Dunbar Cave. [Read more]

Week-delayed 17th annual Governors Bass tourney set to cast off Sunday

Clarksville, TN – After a week’s delay, the 17th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament will cast off Sunday at Kentucky Lake, with boat launching from Paris Landing, Tenneesse, State Park.

The tourney originally scheduled for May 14th, was postponed as a result of extremely high waters and flooding resulting from recent rains.

For the first time in tourney history last year’s tourney was delay—two weeks—for similar water/rain-related reasons. The tourney still drew 269 boats.

[Read more]

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