A remarkable stretch of Northeast Tennessee is now protected as Tennessee’s newest state park.
Clinch River Valley State Park officially became Tennessee’s 67th state park in August 2026. Located in Hancock County, the park protects land along the biologically diverse Clinch River.
The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy helped acquire key properties that made the new park and public river access possible.
For those who support the Conservancy, this is what protecting Tennessee’s public lands can look like.
What does accessibility in nature really look like?
Bradley finally saw the waterfalls at his favorite park, Cummins Falls State Park, thanks to an all-terrain wheelchair and an ADA-accessible overlook.
Carly launched her kayak independently using an accessible parking pad, launch, and transfer system. With the help of a free all-terrain wheelchair rental.
Whitney explored the trails at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. At Natchez Trace State Park.
While Micah and his family can stay longer and enjoy more time together, thanks to the adult changing stations.
These experiences remind us that everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy Tennessee’s natural beauty.
The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy is helping make that vision a reality. Through donor support, partnerships, and accessibility initiatives, we are helping Tennessee State Parks become more welcoming and inclusive for visitors of all abilities.
If you believe everyone should have access to Tennessee’s great outdoors, we invite you to support the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy and help create a more accessible future.
La recaudación de fondos anual My TN State Parks sigue transformando los parques de Tennessee. En 2025, el apoyo de los donantes tuvo un impacto cuantificable en todo el estado. Sus donaciones reforzaron la conservación, mejoraron la seguridad pública, potenciaron el cuidado de la fauna silvestre y ampliaron la educación para toda la familia. Si desea apoyar a los parques estatales de Tennessee, su donación financiará proyectos como estos. Mientras nos preparamos para el inicio de la campaña el 1 de abril de 2026, celebramos lo que su generosidad ha hecho posible.
