Tennessee has long been known as a great state to visit for those looking to get outside. The Volunteer State boasts major river access to the Tennessee, Cumberland and, Mississippi rivers; it has ...

Dozens of Tennessee State Parks will host First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day as part of a national celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Roan Mountain State Park for its performance in ...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee State Parks today celebrated the dedication of Fiery Gizzard State Park at a ceremony in the park’s pavilion with local leaders ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of nearly $2 billion in 2024, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation reported. TDEC released on Tuesday that an ...

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee State Parks is seeking public input as it plots the course of the future of several parks within the East Tennessee region. Public meetings are set to be held ...

HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Many Tennesseans love to kayak, and two state agencies are coming together to help residents safely engage in paddlesports. The American Canoe Association, in conjunction ...

America's famed National Park System protects the epitome of the continent's natural beauty both east and west of the Mississippi. It stands to reason, then, that the two most popular American ...

Tennessee State Parks have an economic impact of $1.9 billion dollars in the state and support employment of 13,587 people, according to an analysis by a leading economic consulting firm. Based on ...