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NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today the results of a University of Tennessee study that quantifies the significant positive impact Tennessee State Parks have on the state’s economy. The study indicates Tennessee State Parks pump millions of dollars into local economies and create thousands of jobs.

WARTBURG, Tenn. – A landslide caused by recent, heavy rains has prompted Frozen Head State Park officials to close the Lookout Tower Trail as a matter of visitor safety.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Ground Water Protection recently implemented new online capabilities, making it easier than ever for Tennesseans to apply and pay for permitting services related to septic system installation and repair and existing system inspections.

NASHVILLE – Using nature as your backdrop, the most romantic way to spend this Valentine’s Day is at a Tennessee State Park. All eight state park restaurants will be open Valentine’s Day weekend, serving romantic Valentine’s Day meals and five state park inns will offer special overnight packages.

Reserve space now and take advantage of room specials at the Fall Creek Falls Inn

 

PIKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fall Creek Falls State Park is offering a basket-making workshop February 26-27, 2010, for participants interested in learning a new craft or refining existing skills.

NASHVILLE - The 6th Annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival is set for Friday through Sunday, Feb. 5-7.  This annual winter pilgrimage of the majestic American Bald Eagle will bring these winged creatures back to northwest Tennessee from their summer homes in the upper Great Lakes and Canada. With wingspans of six to eight feet and weights up to 16 pounds, the American Bald Eagle has been returning to the open water, marshes and cypress-laden sloughs of Reelfoot Lake for generations.