New State Parks Coming: Conservancy & TN State Parks Team Up
When Tennessee Governor Bill Lee unveiled his bold vision to grow our state park system to 70 parks, we knew this was our moment to make a lasting impact. Now, that vision is becoming reality. The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy (TSPC) is thrilled to partner with Tennessee State Parks in creating two new state parks by the end of 2026—expanding access to the natural beauty that defines our state.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and the support of the Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund, we’ve already secured 451 acres. These locations are along the Buffalo River and key tracts on the scenic Clinch River. And we’re not stopping there—TSPC is currently leading the effort to acquire an additional property on the Clinch River in Hancock County. Our goal is to preserve even more of Tennessee’s wild and wonderful landscapes for generations to come.
As of October 2025, the Lee administration has funded the formation of 13 new parks bringing the current total of 62 State. Some of these are brand new parks and others will be created from existing state lands.