Public/Private Partnership Allows Purchase After Four Decades Managing Under Private Ownership
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau and Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill announced today that Virgin Falls State Natural Area in White County has been acquired by the state of Tennessee through the support of a number of private/public partnerships.
Offering convenient quality accommodations at an exceptional value
NASHVILLE - Tennessee State Parks will offer special winter rates for 360 villas and cabins, along with six state park inns from Nov. 15, 2012, through March 15, 2013. With a state park within an hour’s drive of just about anywhere in Tennessee, 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.
Four Educational Institutions to Receive Grants for Projects Benefiting Both the Environment and Bottom Line
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau today awarded $780,000 in Clean Tennessee Energy Grants to fund energy efficiency projects at four Tennessee educational institutions across the state. These projects are designed to reduce air emissions, improve energy efficiency and create cost savings.
Enjoy Food, Friends and Family for a Traditional Holiday Meal at Eight State Parks
NASHVILLE – 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, Nov. 22, serving their annual Thanksgiving Day feast.
Nine Innovative Projects Designed to Protect and Improve Tennessee’s Waters
Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Healthy Watershed Initiative announced today its plans to fund nine new watershed improvement and protection projects, with a focus on new innovation and community-based initiatives. More than $750,000 in funding will support several strategic investment areas of the Tennessee Healthy Watershed Initiative, and the projects will be implemented across the state beginning January 2013 through June 2014.
Announce Welcome Center Recycling Program
NASHVILLE – America Recycles Day is Thursday, Nov. 15, and the Department of Environment and Conservation is joining other state, county and city agencies across Tennessee, providing several opportunities for citizens to reduce waste and make a difference. In addition, TDEC, TDOT and Tourist Development are pleased to announce the implementation of the Welcome Center Recycling Program at welcome centers across the state.
Veterans Day Designated a Free State Park Day for Tennessee Veterans, Including Complimentary Golfing and Night of Camping
NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks announced today its annual free state parks day for all Tennessee veterans on Monday, Nov. 12, offering one free night of camping and complimentary greens fees for 18 holes of golf with appropriate identification.
Celebration Will Help Commemorate Tennessee State Parks’ 75th Anniversary
GREENFIELD, Tenn. – The year 2012 marks Tennessee State Parks’ 75th Anniversary, and to help commemorate this important milestone, Big Cypress Tree State Park will host its annual Fall Festival, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ERWIN, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau today joined members of the General Assembly, local elected officials and members of the community for a special ceremony announcing the future conveyance of more than 2,000 acres in the Rocky Fork area of Unicoi County, that will eventually become Tennessee’s 55th state park.
Famous Residents Will Tell Tales of Adams’ Past
ADAMS, Tenn. – Discover Port Royal State Park after dark on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27, during the Port Royal by Lantern tour. Meet some of Port Royal’s most famous (and infamous) residents and interesting characters as they tell tales of the frontier, the Bell Witch, the Night Riders and more from the past 250 years.
