Pikeville, TN – Fall Creek Falls State Park is offering its annual basket-making workshop February 8th-9th, 2013, for participants interested in learning a new craft or refining existing basket-weaving skills.
Participants will learn the basics of basket weaving, with the opportunity to weave a small, wooden-bottom fruit basket on Friday evening and a larger wooden-bottom basket tote on Saturday morning. With more than 25 years of experience, Jim and Nancy Phillips will serve as class instructors. There is a limit of 22 people for this workshop. «Read the rest of this article»
Fall Creek Falls State Park Offers Basket Weaving Workshop February 3th-4th
January 27, 2012 |
Reserve space now and take advantage of room specials at the Fall Creek Falls Inn
Pikeville, TN – Fall Creek Falls State Park is offering its annual basket-making workshop February 3th-4th, 2012, for participants interested in learning a new craft or refining existing skills.
Participants will learn the basics of basket weaving, with the opportunity to weave a small, woven-bottom Williamsburg basket on Friday evening and a larger wooden-bottom Williamsburg basket on Saturday morning. With more than 25 years of experience, Jim and Nancy Phillips will serve as class instructors. There is a limit of 22 people per class for this workshop. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee State Parks announce Middle Tennessee Events for January 24th
January 24, 2012 |
Tennessee – In spite of the chilly temperatures, wintertime is a great opportunity to explore Tennessee State Parks! There are some outstanding seasonal programs and events in the Middle Tennessee area or you can just take the kids out for a nice, brisk hike! Below is a snapshot of what Tennessee State Parks has in store for you!
With a Tennessee State Park within an hour’s drive of just about anywhere in the state, 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. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Announces Clean Tennessee Energy Grant Program and Energy Efficiency Projects
January 11, 2012 |
Projects Benefit Both the Environment and Bottom Line
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Deputy Governor Claude Ramsey, Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau and General Services Commissioner Steven G. Cates today announced a series of energy efficiency projects in state government, as well as the new Clean Tennessee Energy Grant Program.
The state projects, as well projects for other public and private entities that will be funded through the grant program, are designed to both increase cost savings and decrease emissions.
“Increasing energy efficiency in state government will help us be even better stewards of both taxpayer dollars and our environment,” Haslam said. “These projects will benefit Tennesseans on both fronts, and I look forward to implementing additional projects as we move forward.” «Read the rest of this article»
Celebrate the New Year at Tennessee State Parks
December 19, 2010 |
Nashville, TN – Make plans now to ring in 2011 with a number of special New Year’s Eve celebrations at Tennessee State Parks inns and restaurants, including dinner buffets, holiday room discounts, music and dancing!
New Year’s Eve dinner will be served December 31st at Cumberland Mountain, Fall Creek Falls, Henry Horton, Montgomery Bell, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing state parks. This special dinner will include a variety of entrees, dessert and non-alcoholic sparkling beverages. Seating times and prices will vary by park, and reservations are encouraged.
Fall Creek Falls, Montgomery Bell, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing also will be offering a New Year’s Day Brunch as an additional holiday dining option.
In addition, the park inns at Fall Creek Falls, Montgomery Bell, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing are offering special room packages for the holiday. Details for individual park festivities across the state include: «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee State Parks Announce Middle Tennessee Events
July 10, 2010 |
An appreciation of nature, a sense of community, healthy living – these are just a few positive aspects of Tennessee’s parks and recreational spaces! July also happens to be Parks and Recreation Month, recognized across the nation. We invite you to visit a Tennessee State Park and help us celebrate with several upcoming events and activities. «Read the rest of this article»
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