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Fall Creek Falls set to acquire some 838 acres of land as a result of a collaboration with Tennessee conservancy organizations. TennGreen Director of Land Conservation Christie Henderson said the Fall Creek Falls addition is part of a series of acquisitions. She said the main goal is to protect and preserve natural resources across Tennessee. “It is I believe the ... Read More »

For the second time this week, a rope rescue was required to save a person that jumped from a Fall Creek Falls waterfall. This time a 17-year-old boy attempted an 85-foot jump off of Cane Creek Falls. Piney Volunteer Fire Department PIO Tiwanna Bricker said the rescue was the exact same scenario that occurred Monday with a some 20-year-old woman. ... Read More »

Fall Creek Falls is one of 12 state parks to partner with the American Canoe Association (ACA) in a low-cost kayak instruction program. Saturday’s program will be offered as part of National Boating Safety Week. ACA Tennessee State Director Andrea White: “Well we know there has been a surge of folks who come to the rivers to start paddling and ... Read More »

The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls is set to open in early 2022, that means time to ramp up hiring. On-the-spot interviews are taking place Friday a. Park Manger Jacob Young said more than 60 new jobs are coming to Van Buren County with lodging returning to the park. “When you get over here, there’s very much a family feel, ... Read More »

Some trails and fisherman cabins are closed at Fall Creek Falls following Wednesday’s rains and flooding events. Park Manager Jacob Young said that one of the biggest closures comes from that in the Upper Loop trail. “And that’s sad because the Lower Loop was closed due to a 2019 flood,” Young said. “A similar situation. It took out one of ... Read More »

Construction on the new Fall Creek Falls lodge is on track for fall completion. Park Manager Jacob Young said construction of the new building is about 95 percent of the way finished. “Parking lot’s been paved,” Young said. “landscaping is in, irrigation is in, grass is starting to grow. Most of the furnishings in the building are in. The bedding, ... Read More »

The Fall Creek Falls area is making multiple attempts to raise money for its community center. The community center is hosting a car show Saturday, and has an online store set up selling Fall Creek Falls memorabilia. Community Group Vice President Leon Deweese said the efforts are due to the aftermath of the pandemic. “A lot of people cancelled that ... Read More »

Two hikers rescued at Fall Creek Falls Monday after water began rising in Cane Creek Gorge. Heavy rainfall trapped the two after they began hiking Monday morning. The hikers called 9-11 and were rescued by the Tennessee Highway Patrol Helicopter. The hikers did not suffer any injuries. White County Rescue Squad, Cumberland County Rescue Squad, Putnam County Rescue Squad, and ... Read More »

A Fall Creek Falls Father’s Day Weekend offers a little bit of everything for a dad looking to get outdoors. Park Manager Jacob Young said fishing weather is at its peak and the same goes for golf. Young said waters are at a perfect level for swimming or just getting a refreshing splash from the iconic waterfalls. “You can come ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum is ready to open again after being closed in 2020. Van Buren County Historian Landon Medley said finding a way to open again was all about promoting the county and its cultural heritage. Medley said the museum covers education, local artifacts and events that many people might not know. “Early part of ... Read More »