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 our members and the public to protect, conserve, and enjoy all the resources of the parks.
The Friends of South Cumberland is a group of volunteer citizens dedicated to supporting both South Cumberland and Savage Gulf State Parks. Together, at more than 31,000 acres, the two parks represent one of the largest areas of protected pristine wilderness in Tennessee.
A 1993 law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly allows state parks to contract with and receive financial assistance from a friends group organized according to the law. Now, private citizens can be involved with and support the park through both volunteer work and financial support.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership corporation, funding for the Friends of South Cumberland is derived from individual and corporate memberships and from private donations. Our group was founded in 1993 and our tax deductible status was approved as of July, 1994. As a 501(c)3 non profit public benefit corporation, membership fees and gifts are Federally tax deductible.
Members will receive our TrailTracker e-letter, our newsletter, can participate in Friends of South Cumberland meetings and serve on committees and special park projects.
Join today...the parks need your support!
A 1993 law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly allows state parks to contract with and receive financial assistance from a friends group organized according to the law. Now, private citizens can be involved with and support the park through both volunteer work and financial support.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership corporation, funding for the Friends of South Cumberland is derived from individual and corporate memberships and from private donations. Our group was founded in 1993 and our tax deductible status was approved as of July, 1994. As a 501(c)3 non profit public benefit corporation, membership fees and gifts are Federally tax deductible.
Members will receive our TrailTracker e-letter, our newsletter, can participate in Friends of South Cumberland meetings and serve on committees and special park projects.
Join today...the parks need your support!
