What We Do
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The Friends of South Cumberland State Park, Inc. is a non-profit group of volunteer citizens dedicated to supporting both South Cumberland and Savage Gulf State Parks. Together, these parks protect over 31,000 acres of pristine Tennessee wilderness. Although this is great news, more land, and more visitors, creates new and urgent unmet needs for the parks. New trails must be built, and existing trails must be maintained or upgraded. New and expanded parking areas, restrooms, camping and picnic facilities, interpretive and directional signage are needed. Invasive pests, like the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, and invasive plants must be controlled. Guided hikes, seminars and historical re-enactments, including programs for area school children, must be prepared and delivered. And, the work of conserving additional environmentally-significant lands is far from complete.
Use the links below to learn about the various priorities, initiatives, and projects your membership and gifts help address.
Use the links below to learn about the various priorities, initiatives, and projects your membership and gifts help address.
Initiatives
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Events
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Outreach
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Your membership and gifts directly help the parks.
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Friends help
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Learn More About Us
Funding for the Friends of South Cumberland is derived from individual and corporate memberships and from private donations. Our tax deductible status was approved in July 1994. As a 501(c)3 non profit public benefit corporation, your membership and gifts may be Federally tax deductible. A 1993 law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly allows state parks to contract with and receive financial assistance from an organized friends group. As a result, private citizens can be involved with and support the park through both volunteer work and financial support.
Please join us in supporting and protecting both South Cumberland and Savage Gulf State Parks!
Our Mission
To aid and assist the managers and staffs of South Cumberland and Savage Gulf State Parks in meeting their objectives, and to inform, educate, engage, and inspire its members and the public to protect, conserve, and enjoy all the resources of the parks.
Please join us in supporting and protecting both South Cumberland and Savage Gulf State Parks!
Our Mission
To aid and assist the managers and staffs of South Cumberland and Savage Gulf State Parks in meeting their objectives, and to inform, educate, engage, and inspire its members and the public to protect, conserve, and enjoy all the resources of the parks.