Today, we welcomed Head of the Crow State Park into our @TennStateParks family. Breathtaking views of Franklin County and unique hiking opportunities will help drive tourism and the economy in a rural area of our state. We welcome all to enjoy Head of the Crow State Park!

A beautiful day for a state park dedication! Fiery Gizzard State Park, is now a standalone park. Located in Grundy and Marion counties, Fiery Gizzard is now better positioned to focus on protecting natural resources, expanding services, and serving the community and visitors.

52 million tons of food are wasted in U.S. landfills every year, while 1 in 7 Tennesseans lack consistent access to nutritious food. Join us April 7-13 for a series of events focused on tackling food waste. To learn more visit: getfoodsmarttn.com/content/p… #foodwastepreventionweek

On this International Day of Forests, it's a great time to explore forests in TN. TDEC’s Division of Natural Areas has designated several forests as natural areas. Find one near you and experience its natural beauty: tn.gov/environment/program-a… #InternationalDayofForests

Gov. Bill Lee's proposed FY26 budget includes $280M to create new state parks, establish the Farmland Conservation Fund, preserve the Duck River, and more. @GovBillLee’s innovative plan to conserve TN’s outdoor heritage balances growth with protecting natural resources.

There is something for everyone at Middle Fork Bottoms State Park in Madison County, including our four-legged visitors! Meet "Cowboy" who is learning how to retrieve waterfowl at the new @TennStateParks’ retriever training and competition pond. youtu.be/mTA7buJhy8k

Looking for a great start to 2025? Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at @TennStateParks on January 1! With 59 state parks across TN, making a New Year's resolution to enjoy more time outdoors will be easy to meet! More info here: bit.ly/4gO4qVK

This week we announced $1.3 million in grants for local solid waste management convenience centers and used auto oil collection: tn.gov/environment/news/2024….

TDEC's mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Jefferson County on Oct. 19. This is a free resource for any individual, including those impacted by Hurricane Helene, to have certain waste items properly disposed of. Details at tn.gov/environment/news/2024…

Happy 50th anniversary to Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park! Plan your visit today: tnstateparks.com/parks/pinso….