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Giving Tuesday: Three Powerful Ways to Make an Impact in Tennessee’s State Parks

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Visitors gazing at a Tennessee mountain and forest landscape from a trail overlook.

Giving Tuesday inspires people everywhere to embrace generosity and support the places and causes that matter most to them. Each year, millions join this global movement to celebrate community, kindness, and the power of giving. For Tennesseans, Giving Tuesday offers a meaningful chance to protect the state parks that shape our families, memories, and outdoor traditions.

Tennessee State Parks Conservancy works year-round to protect the trails, educational programs, and accessible experiences that make our parks special. Giving Tuesday fuels this mission by bringing people together to create shared impact. This blog explores ways you can participate, including giving, volunteering, or forming a giving circle to support the long-term health of Tennessee State Parks.

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Featuring the Best Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park 

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Group of volunteers at Friends of Warrior's Path State Park.

In 1993, state legislature authorized private, non-profit groups to organize for maintaining and enhancing the purposes, programs, and functions of the state park system. These groups, known as Friends, are concerned citizens who have banded together to assist in protecting, preserving and promoting the beauty and the splendor of their favorite state park.

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My TN State Park 2025 Final Results: Celebrating a Remarkable Year of Support for Tennessee’s Natural Treasures

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The My TN State Park fundraiser brought a remarkable year of community support and park improvements.

Tennessee State Parks mean something special to each of us. From hiking trails to family picnics, these natural spaces give us room to breathe, play, and reconnect. In 2025, the My TN State Park Fundraiser gave park lovers a chance to show how much they care, and their response made it a remarkable year. Through generous donations, supporters showed appreciation, improved their favorite parks, and championed continued investment in Tennessee’s outdoor future.

A Remarkable Year of Support for Tennessee State Parks

The 2025 My TN State Park Fundraiser brought in strong support from across Tennessee, with 1,305 donors contributing $109,394. Each donation doubled as a vote, letting supporters back the parks they love in a fun and interactive way.

This engaging format helped raise essential funds while sparking friendly competition and deeper connections to Tennessee State Parks statewide. Every dollar will support meaningful projects that preserve our state’s natural beauty and enhance park experiences for future generations.

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Reflecting on a Year of Progress and Gratitude at Tennessee State Parks Conservancy

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image of four male officials at Red Clay State Historic Park at the ribbon cutting for the new Augmented Reality Exhibit about the Cherokee people.

As the year draws to a close, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for all we’ve achieved together in 2024. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you and the dedication of our incredible Tennessee State Parks team, we’ve celebrated monumental milestones. For this, we have been gratefully reflecting on a year of progress and gratitude.

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Giving Tuesday: The Power of Collective Giving

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Giving Tuesday for Tennessee State Parks Conservancy

Giving Tuesday, held on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is a global movement celebrating the spirit of generosity and community. Launched in 2012 as a response to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday encourages individuals, organizations, and communities to support causes they care about, whether through donations, volunteer work, or acts of kindness. Its impact is profound. Last year alone, over $3 billion was donated in just one day, demonstrating the power of collective giving.

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