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New Trail Bridge Being Installed over Little Fiery Gizzard Creek
Construction is now underway on the replacement footbridge that marks the start of the Fiery Gizzard Trail in the Grundy Forest State Natural Area, about 3/4 of a mile from the Fiery Gizzard North trailhead. The previous wooden bridge was washed out during heavy winter rains in early 2020. The new bridge, with all-aluminum construction, will feature a slightly longer span and aluminum piers, set in concrete; the new design is less likely to be impacted by periods of high water in the creek.
During the construction period, a portion of the Grundy Forest Day Loop has been re-routed up the hill, immediately behind the construction area. Please follow the arrows and stay on the temporary trail. A temporary access road is also in this immediate vicinity; please stay off the roadway, as it is extremely steep, is NOT a trail, and is frequently used by construction machinery as crews bring bridge sections and other materials down to the construction site.
Park Managers say they hope and expect the initial bridge construction work to be complete within several weeks, after which new approach trails will need to be constructed, to connect the bridge with the existing trail system in this area of the Park. They appreciate everyone's patience as this much-awaited piece of trail infrastructure is put in place!
Construction is now underway on the replacement footbridge that marks the start of the Fiery Gizzard Trail in the Grundy Forest State Natural Area, about 3/4 of a mile from the Fiery Gizzard North trailhead. The previous wooden bridge was washed out during heavy winter rains in early 2020. The new bridge, with all-aluminum construction, will feature a slightly longer span and aluminum piers, set in concrete; the new design is less likely to be impacted by periods of high water in the creek.
During the construction period, a portion of the Grundy Forest Day Loop has been re-routed up the hill, immediately behind the construction area. Please follow the arrows and stay on the temporary trail. A temporary access road is also in this immediate vicinity; please stay off the roadway, as it is extremely steep, is NOT a trail, and is frequently used by construction machinery as crews bring bridge sections and other materials down to the construction site.
Park Managers say they hope and expect the initial bridge construction work to be complete within several weeks, after which new approach trails will need to be constructed, to connect the bridge with the existing trail system in this area of the Park. They appreciate everyone's patience as this much-awaited piece of trail infrastructure is put in place!
Improvements coming to Denny Cove access road;
Denny Cove will be CLOSED
June 28 thru thru July 31
Climbing Areas at Foster Falls Will Remain OPEN
Contractors will begin removing trees June 28th on the Denny Cove Access Road, in preparation for widening and improving the roadway. This process could take 2 to 3 weeks. Following that effort, and through July 31st, the National Guard will take over the project and bring in large earth moving equipment to remove tree stumps and create the improved access roadbed.
During these time periods the Denny Cove Access Road will be closed, with no public access to Denny Cove. This is necessary to insure a safe construction site, as many trees will be coming down to widen the one-lane road from Highway 41 to the Denny Cove parking lot, and large earth-moving machines will be in use to create the grade for the new road. As a result, climbers and other visitors are NOT allowed to enter the area, but instead are encouraged to climb and hike at neighboring climbing areas like Foster Falls.
The Park appreciates everyone's cooperation as this very welcome and important improvement takes shape!
Contractors will begin removing trees June 28th on the Denny Cove Access Road, in preparation for widening and improving the roadway. This process could take 2 to 3 weeks. Following that effort, and through July 31st, the National Guard will take over the project and bring in large earth moving equipment to remove tree stumps and create the improved access roadbed.
During these time periods the Denny Cove Access Road will be closed, with no public access to Denny Cove. This is necessary to insure a safe construction site, as many trees will be coming down to widen the one-lane road from Highway 41 to the Denny Cove parking lot, and large earth-moving machines will be in use to create the grade for the new road. As a result, climbers and other visitors are NOT allowed to enter the area, but instead are encouraged to climb and hike at neighboring climbing areas like Foster Falls.
The Park appreciates everyone's cooperation as this very welcome and important improvement takes shape!
New box steps, ready to be installed at Greeter Falls
Help Repair the Greeter Falls Approach Trail
WHY: Both above and below the spiral staircase to Greeter Falls, the trail needs urgent work improve safety.
WHAT: Learn how to create “box steps” using 6x6 lumber and crushed stone, so a much safer trail can be created.
HOW: Ranger Spencer Baxter work with you and other volunteers to get box steps laid out, assembled, and filled with crushed stone. NOTE: The trail will be closed to the public on the days when this work will be underway.
WHEN: June 23, 1:30 p.m. Central Time; and June 30, 9 a.m. Central Time.
WHERE: Meet Ranger Spencer Baxter at the Savage Gulf West (Greeter) Trailhead.
YOU SHOULD BRING: Sturdy work shoes, work gloves, plenty of water and high-energy snacks or lunch.
FOR MORE INFO: Ranger Spencer Baxter (spencer.baxter@tn.gov)
WHY: Both above and below the spiral staircase to Greeter Falls, the trail needs urgent work improve safety.
WHAT: Learn how to create “box steps” using 6x6 lumber and crushed stone, so a much safer trail can be created.
HOW: Ranger Spencer Baxter work with you and other volunteers to get box steps laid out, assembled, and filled with crushed stone. NOTE: The trail will be closed to the public on the days when this work will be underway.
WHEN: June 23, 1:30 p.m. Central Time; and June 30, 9 a.m. Central Time.
WHERE: Meet Ranger Spencer Baxter at the Savage Gulf West (Greeter) Trailhead.
YOU SHOULD BRING: Sturdy work shoes, work gloves, plenty of water and high-energy snacks or lunch.
FOR MORE INFO: Ranger Spencer Baxter (spencer.baxter@tn.gov)
Volunteers Betsy Miller & Jeff Stewart at the Dog Hole trail project
Help Improve a Critical Part of the Dog Hole Trail
WHY: The first 100 yards of the popular Dog Hole Trail in the Fiery Gizzard require rock work and re-grading to remove potentially serious safety issues.
WHAT: SCSP Rangers and the FSC Trails Team will be reworking, grading and finishing the start of this iconic trail in of one of SCSP’s most beautiful areas.
HOW: We need your help to improve this section of trail. While the project isn’t all that large, many hands are needed to bring it to completion!
WHEN: Wednesday, June 23 [new date!] and Tuesday, June 29, both 8:30 a.m. Central Time. Our goal is to have the project complete before the Fourth of July weekend!
WHERE: Meet project lead Rick Dreves at the Fiery Gizzard North (Grundy Forest) trailhead. We will carpool from there to an access location within a quarter-mile of the work site.
YOU SHOULD BRING: Sturdy work shoes, work gloves, plenty of water and high-energy snacks or lunch. Trail tools will be provided.
FOR MORE INFO: Rick Dreves (rick.dreves.tn@gmail.com), project lead
WHY: The first 100 yards of the popular Dog Hole Trail in the Fiery Gizzard require rock work and re-grading to remove potentially serious safety issues.
WHAT: SCSP Rangers and the FSC Trails Team will be reworking, grading and finishing the start of this iconic trail in of one of SCSP’s most beautiful areas.
HOW: We need your help to improve this section of trail. While the project isn’t all that large, many hands are needed to bring it to completion!
WHEN: Wednesday, June 23 [new date!] and Tuesday, June 29, both 8:30 a.m. Central Time. Our goal is to have the project complete before the Fourth of July weekend!
WHERE: Meet project lead Rick Dreves at the Fiery Gizzard North (Grundy Forest) trailhead. We will carpool from there to an access location within a quarter-mile of the work site.
YOU SHOULD BRING: Sturdy work shoes, work gloves, plenty of water and high-energy snacks or lunch. Trail tools will be provided.
FOR MORE INFO: Rick Dreves (rick.dreves.tn@gmail.com), project lead
Become a Trail Friend!
WHY: The park's most popular trailheads have seen a dramatic increase in visitors over the past year, and many hikers are ill-prepared for SCSP's trails.
WHAT: Trail Friends are volunteers who are positioned at some of the most popular trailheads in the park, offering hiking tips, trail updates and other useful information.
HOW: To learn more about becoming a Trail Friend, email Dave Matherly at dcmatherly@gmail.com or visit https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/trail-friends.html
WHEN: Trail Friends work most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the park's busy seasons. Two-hour and four-hour shifts are available.
WHERE: Trail Friends typically staff the Savage Gulf North (Stone Door) in the Beersheba area; Savage Gulf West (Greeter Falls), near Altamont; Savage Gulf East (Savage Falls), Fiery Gizzard North (Grundy Forest), in Tracy City; and Fiery Gizzard South (Foster Falls), between Tracy City and Jasper.
YOU SHOULD BRING: A friendly smile and a working knowledge of the trail. The Friends will supply the rest! Share Your Photos of the Park!
WHY: The park's most popular trailheads have seen a dramatic increase in visitors over the past year, and many hikers are ill-prepared for SCSP's trails.
WHAT: Trail Friends are volunteers who are positioned at some of the most popular trailheads in the park, offering hiking tips, trail updates and other useful information.
HOW: To learn more about becoming a Trail Friend, email Dave Matherly at dcmatherly@gmail.com or visit https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/trail-friends.html
WHEN: Trail Friends work most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the park's busy seasons. Two-hour and four-hour shifts are available.
WHERE: Trail Friends typically staff the Savage Gulf North (Stone Door) in the Beersheba area; Savage Gulf West (Greeter Falls), near Altamont; Savage Gulf East (Savage Falls), Fiery Gizzard North (Grundy Forest), in Tracy City; and Fiery Gizzard South (Foster Falls), between Tracy City and Jasper.
YOU SHOULD BRING: A friendly smile and a working knowledge of the trail. The Friends will supply the rest! Share Your Photos of the Park!
Entries are now being accepted for the 2021 "Picture the Park" photo contest!
Have a great photo you've taken in South Cumberland State Park? Would you like to see your work published in FSC media, including our Annual Calendar? Enter the 2021 "Picture the Park" contest today!
Winners will be named in each of several NEW categories, and the photos could appear on the Friends’ website, in printed literature, or on physical items produced order to raise money for projects facilitated by the Friends on behalf of the Park. By entering our contest and donating your photos to the Friends, you’ll help us tell the amazing story of the park and receive much-deserved recognition for your photographic talents!
Learn more and enter your photos TODAY: https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/picture-the-park-entry-form.html
Have a great photo you've taken in South Cumberland State Park? Would you like to see your work published in FSC media, including our Annual Calendar? Enter the 2021 "Picture the Park" contest today!
Winners will be named in each of several NEW categories, and the photos could appear on the Friends’ website, in printed literature, or on physical items produced order to raise money for projects facilitated by the Friends on behalf of the Park. By entering our contest and donating your photos to the Friends, you’ll help us tell the amazing story of the park and receive much-deserved recognition for your photographic talents!
Learn more and enter your photos TODAY: https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/picture-the-park-entry-form.html
2021-22 Tennessee Naturalist Classes Begin Sept. 11
Registration will open soon for the upcoming year of the Tennessee Naturalist Program (TNP), to be held in and near South Cumberland State Park.
With a mission of teaching Tennesseans about our natural world, instilling an appreciation of responsible environmental stewardship, and channeling volunteer efforts toward education of the general public and conservation of Tennessee's natural resources, TNP consists of 10, four-hour courses held over two semesters, and is designed to cover a range of topics and disciplines.
Topics include geology and ecology, plants, forests, birds, mammals, invertebrates, reptiles & amphibians, aquatic environments, nocturnal organisms, and naturalist skills. Each class in the course features both classroom lecture and outdoor field components. All classes are integral to the core course and may not be taken individually. In order to become a certified Tennessee Naturalist, 40 hours of volunteer work are also required.
Watch our website at https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/tn-naturalist-program.html for the latest registration information. Cost is $250 per person for current Friends members, or $275 per person for others. Tuition includes a one-year individual membership in the Friends.
Registration will open soon for the upcoming year of the Tennessee Naturalist Program (TNP), to be held in and near South Cumberland State Park.
With a mission of teaching Tennesseans about our natural world, instilling an appreciation of responsible environmental stewardship, and channeling volunteer efforts toward education of the general public and conservation of Tennessee's natural resources, TNP consists of 10, four-hour courses held over two semesters, and is designed to cover a range of topics and disciplines.
Topics include geology and ecology, plants, forests, birds, mammals, invertebrates, reptiles & amphibians, aquatic environments, nocturnal organisms, and naturalist skills. Each class in the course features both classroom lecture and outdoor field components. All classes are integral to the core course and may not be taken individually. In order to become a certified Tennessee Naturalist, 40 hours of volunteer work are also required.
Watch our website at https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/tn-naturalist-program.html for the latest registration information. Cost is $250 per person for current Friends members, or $275 per person for others. Tuition includes a one-year individual membership in the Friends.
FSC Elects New Officers, Recognizes Volunteers
The Friends of South Cumberland State Park (FSC) has elected new officers to serve during the 2021-2023 leadership term, and honors were given to two of its top volunteers. Trae Moore was elected President. Moore previously served as Vice-President and chair of the FSC Development and Membership Committee. Tom Sanders was elected Vice-President, and will succeed Moore as chair of the Development and Membership Committee. Bruce Blohm was elected as FSC Corporate Secretary, and also takes over as chair of FSC's Strategic Planning Committee, succeeding Rick Dreves, who has most recently served in both of those positions. FSC also elected six new Directors: John Collins, who will succeed Blohm as chair of the FSC Trails Committee; Dave Matherly, who will chair its Volunteer Resources Committee; and four At-Large Directors: Deb Dreves, Mary Priestley, Dr. Chris Van de Ven and Dr. Keri Watson. Outgoing FSC President John Hille and Rick Dreves are closing out six years of service on the FSC Board. Rich Wyckoff concludes a two-year term as FSC Treasurer.
FSC also presented Dreves with its highest honor, the Jim Prince Award, for his wide-ranging volunteer efforts, which included his work as Secretary and Strategic Planning chair, as well as former chair of FSC's Communications Committee, now headed by Susan Campbell. Dreves has provided leadership on several FSC projects, such its 2014 committee structure reorganization; 2018 renovation and interpretation of the historic CCC Camp in Grundy State Natural Area, with Project Lead Rob Moreland; development in 2020 of FSC's Five-Year Plan; the recent creation of a series of historical and informational interpretive panels, now installed throughout the park; and an initiative to make it easier for Park visitors to navigate to SCSP's 12 trailheads, via a network of nearly 70 new highway signs that will be installed across the region, later this summer. He plans to remain active as a member of FSC's Strategic Planning, Communications and Trails committees.
SCSP Manager George Shinn also recognized Blohm and Dreves with his Golden Shell Awards, recognizing their joint efforts to create and implement a location-coded mile-marking system, now being installed by the FSC Trails Team across 85 miles of SCSP trails; and ongoing leadership efforts to maintain, repair and rebuild sections of the Park's trail network.
FSC also presented Dreves with its highest honor, the Jim Prince Award, for his wide-ranging volunteer efforts, which included his work as Secretary and Strategic Planning chair, as well as former chair of FSC's Communications Committee, now headed by Susan Campbell. Dreves has provided leadership on several FSC projects, such its 2014 committee structure reorganization; 2018 renovation and interpretation of the historic CCC Camp in Grundy State Natural Area, with Project Lead Rob Moreland; development in 2020 of FSC's Five-Year Plan; the recent creation of a series of historical and informational interpretive panels, now installed throughout the park; and an initiative to make it easier for Park visitors to navigate to SCSP's 12 trailheads, via a network of nearly 70 new highway signs that will be installed across the region, later this summer. He plans to remain active as a member of FSC's Strategic Planning, Communications and Trails committees.
SCSP Manager George Shinn also recognized Blohm and Dreves with his Golden Shell Awards, recognizing their joint efforts to create and implement a location-coded mile-marking system, now being installed by the FSC Trails Team across 85 miles of SCSP trails; and ongoing leadership efforts to maintain, repair and rebuild sections of the Park's trail network.
CCC Interpretive Trail Earns State Award
Friends volunteer Rob Moreland displays one of the CCC interpretive panels.
The Friends of South Cumberland State Park has been recognized by the Tennessee Historical Commission (THC) for its work in building an interpretive trail on the site of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1475 in the South Cumberland State Park.
THC awarded 2021 Certificate of Merit Awards to organizations that completed preservation projects at historic locations across the state. These awards are presented each May during National Preservation Month. Since 1975, THC’s Certificate of Merit Program has recognized exemplary work by individuals, groups, organizations, corporations, or governmental entities to further promote historic preservation or the study of history in Tennessee. Nominations are solicited from the public in December of the preceding year and judged by category.
With the financial support of the South Cumberland Community Fund and other donors and volunteers, park rangers and Friends volunteers restored the site of CCC Company 1475 in 2019, where, during the 1930s, the camp was headquartered. The project identified, cleared and began to conserve some of the aging camp infrastructure, including foundations, cisterns and paths, and created a new interpretive loop that takes visitors to the most interesting areas of the site.
Click here to learn more about the trail: https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/ccc.html.
THC awarded 2021 Certificate of Merit Awards to organizations that completed preservation projects at historic locations across the state. These awards are presented each May during National Preservation Month. Since 1975, THC’s Certificate of Merit Program has recognized exemplary work by individuals, groups, organizations, corporations, or governmental entities to further promote historic preservation or the study of history in Tennessee. Nominations are solicited from the public in December of the preceding year and judged by category.
With the financial support of the South Cumberland Community Fund and other donors and volunteers, park rangers and Friends volunteers restored the site of CCC Company 1475 in 2019, where, during the 1930s, the camp was headquartered. The project identified, cleared and began to conserve some of the aging camp infrastructure, including foundations, cisterns and paths, and created a new interpretive loop that takes visitors to the most interesting areas of the site.
Click here to learn more about the trail: https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/ccc.html.
John Greeter, 1936-2021
John Greeter, a member of the Friends of South Cumberland Board of Directors, passed away on March 13. He was 85. John has been active in the Friends' Land Conservation Committee, and had been involved with the Friends organization since its early days in the 1990s. Prior to that, he was a strong advocate for the creation of South Cumberland State Park, arranging for the sale of his family's land, which included Greeter Falls, Boardtree Falls and the Greeter Homestead, to State of Tennessee in the 1970s. John received the 2020 Jim Prince Award, the Friends’ highest honor, for his years of dedicated service to our organization.
John Greeter, a member of the Friends of South Cumberland Board of Directors, passed away on March 13. He was 85. John has been active in the Friends' Land Conservation Committee, and had been involved with the Friends organization since its early days in the 1990s. Prior to that, he was a strong advocate for the creation of South Cumberland State Park, arranging for the sale of his family's land, which included Greeter Falls, Boardtree Falls and the Greeter Homestead, to State of Tennessee in the 1970s. John received the 2020 Jim Prince Award, the Friends’ highest honor, for his years of dedicated service to our organization.
SCSP Introduces New Names for Trailheads
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SCSP Manager George Shinn has announced a new naming system for the park’s 12 trailheads. “We are such a large, spread-out park that it is difficult for new visitors to grasp where the trailheads are, in relation to the park’s major features,” he explained. “This new naming system, which we developed in cooperation with the Friends group, is more logical and geographically-based. It will make it much easier for visitors to quickly grasp where our trailheads are, in relation to each other, and in which part of the park each trailhead is located.” Shinn noted that it will take time to switch over all of the park’s existing directional signage and update maps, but steps are already underway to begin that process. “The Friends' website is the first resource that has been completely updated to reflect the new names,” he said. “The Tennessee State Parks website has also posted the new trailhead map, and should be fully up-to-date in the near future.” The new, official trailhead map also includes the park’s most popular features and highlights, listed below each of the new trailhead names. A free copy of the new map, which includes driving directions to each trailhead and other useful information, is also available for download from the Downloadable Maps page of this website.
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Join our Trails Team!
The FSC Trails Team assists Park Managers and staff with assessment, design, construction, maintenance and/or rerouting of nearly 100 miles of world-class trails and trail structures in South Cumberland State Park. The Trails Team also assists the park with SCSP wayfinding (directional) signage and mile marking. The Trails Team welcomes all volunteers, and has opportunities for adults of any age and physical ability! Learn more by visiting the Trails Team page of this site!
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In 2019, FSC's Trail Friends program had 27 active volunteers who donated their time at the park's most popular trail heads, offering assistance to hikers. The Trail Friends offer park visitors a cheery welcome and useful information about the park, the natural surroundings, and the specifics of the trails. Trail Friends staff five of the busiest trailheads in the Park, and also walk these trails, answering questions and providing assistance as they go. The Trail Friends team is always looking for enthusiastic new members! Learn more by visiting our Trail Friends Initiative page.
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See what our Trails Team has been up to:
Email FSC Trails Team Chair Bruce Blohm to find out how you can help!
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Here's a new video about all the great trails, and things to see & do in South Cumberland State Park:
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Fiery Gizzard Trail Reopened for hikers to “travel at own risk”
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Due to the March 24th collapse of the footbridge over Little Gizzard Creek, the Fiery Gizzard Trail is open, but hiking the trail now requires a creek crossing at Little Gizzard Creek.
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Please join us in saying Thank You
to all of our Sponsoring Partners!
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TRAILS & TRILLIUMS SPONSORING PARTNER
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GOLDENROD GALA SPONSORING PARTNER
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FRIENDS OF SOUTH CUMBERLAND SPONSORING PARTNERS
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Mr. John Canale |
Mr. Doug Ferris
& Dot Neale
South Cumberland celebrates 43 years!
On July 1, 1978, South Cumberland State Park was dedicated with less than 10,000 acres. Four decades later, it is the second-largest State Park in Tennessee, at nearly 31,000 acres. Today, the South Cumberland State Park is visited by nearly 650,000 people each year, and thanks to your support of the Friends, is as wild and spectacular as ever, with new trails and new ways to enjoy the park now available through the hard work of our Friends volunteers! Please take a moment to support the work of the Friends of South Cumberland State Park!
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Learn more about the newest areas of the Park |
South Cumberland State Park continues to grow at a remarkable pace; after the state-wide Cumberland Trail, South Cumberland is Tennessee's second largest state park, at nearly 31,000 acres. Click on any of these links to learn more about recent land areas that have been protected and added to the park, and what work is underway to make these areas accessible to the public: |
Our Mission:
To aid and assist the South Cumberland State Park management and staff in meeting its objectives, and to inform, educate, engage, and inspire its members and the public to protect, conserve, and enjoy all the resources of the park.
Why Should You Be a Friends Member?
Now protecting nearly 31,000 acres, South Cumberland is the second-largest State Park in Tennessee. Although this is great news, more land, and more visitors, creates new and urgent unmet needs for the park. Trails must be maintained or upgraded. Trail bridges require maintenance or replacement. Additional interpretive and wayfinding signage is needed. Guided hikes, seminars and workshops, including programs for area school children, must be prepared and delivered. And, the work of conserving additional environmentally-significant lands is far from complete. Your support makes possible the many initiatives of the Friends of South Cumberland State Park, a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization, working to protect, maintain and enhance Tennessee's largest and most spectacular state park!
By becoming a member of the Friends, you can help insure that South Cumberland will always be a safe, well-maintained and amazing place to experience world-class natural beauty!
Funding for the Friends of South Cumberland is derived from individual and corporate memberships and from private donations.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit public benefit corporation, your membership and gifts may be Federally tax deductible.
To aid and assist the South Cumberland State Park management and staff in meeting its objectives, and to inform, educate, engage, and inspire its members and the public to protect, conserve, and enjoy all the resources of the park.
Why Should You Be a Friends Member?
Now protecting nearly 31,000 acres, South Cumberland is the second-largest State Park in Tennessee. Although this is great news, more land, and more visitors, creates new and urgent unmet needs for the park. Trails must be maintained or upgraded. Trail bridges require maintenance or replacement. Additional interpretive and wayfinding signage is needed. Guided hikes, seminars and workshops, including programs for area school children, must be prepared and delivered. And, the work of conserving additional environmentally-significant lands is far from complete. Your support makes possible the many initiatives of the Friends of South Cumberland State Park, a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization, working to protect, maintain and enhance Tennessee's largest and most spectacular state park!
By becoming a member of the Friends, you can help insure that South Cumberland will always be a safe, well-maintained and amazing place to experience world-class natural beauty!
Funding for the Friends of South Cumberland is derived from individual and corporate memberships and from private donations.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit public benefit corporation, your membership and gifts may be Federally tax deductible.
