Tag Archives: Park Manager Ray Cutcher

Cummins Falls State Park has been named park of the year by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said park staff have worked hard to better protect park goers while also expanding learning opportunities. “We’re very proud,” Cutcher said. “I’m very proud of our staff and very proud that our department has chosen to recognize ... Read More »

Additional agencies are getting involved as the search continues for a missing hiker at Cummins Falls State Park. That is according to State Park Manager Ray Cutcher, who said he could not disclose which agencies are joining the missing persons search. Cutcher said that the person might not even be in the park at this time. He said they know ... Read More »

The 8th annual Cummins Falls Marathon is still planning to take place this year to help support the park. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said this race brings in locals and runners from across the nation every year. Cutcher said registering to run in one of the four races helps support park growth and protection, as well as a new education ... Read More »

The Cummins Falls State Park’s gorge access permit system has run smoothly since the park reopened in May. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said one good thing about limiting access to the gorge is fewer rescues and accidents. “The number has not been as big a number as it has been in the past,” Cutcher said. “Fewer people would indicate, you ... Read More »