Fort Donelson National Battlefield Visitor Center Rehabilitation Project Open for Contract Proposals

Dover, TN – The National Park Service has announced the solicitation for proposals on the rehabilitation of the Fort Donelson National Battlefield Visitor Center project through open competition of the System for Award Management (SAM)contracting system.

The solicitation for proposals is a significant step forward toward the award of a contract and the start of the much-anticipated project.

“We are very pleased to see the Fort Donelson Visitor Center project go out for proposals from potential contractors,” Brian McCutchen, park superintendent said.

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LBL to Waiver Fee in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will be waiving fees at participating day-use facilities in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. General admission to the Elk and Bison Prairie will be free and Wranglers Campground will also be waiving day-use riding fees.

“We encourage visitors to come out and enjoy numerous free outdoor recreation opportunities year round,” said LBL Customer Service Manager Brian Beisel. “Bring your family and friends and experience hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and scenic driving in the great outdoors.”

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Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopens for 5 Days

Nashville, TN – Tennessee travelers, we’re happy to announce the gates of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopen Wednesday, October 16th to visitors. All attractions, campgrounds, visitor centers and facilities will be open.

Fall is a peak season for the Smokies along with our gateway towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Townsend. Let us help you plan your trip today. Visit our Fall Foliage Report to see how the splendor of fall color is changing from Memphis to Bristol.

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