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Virgin Falls did not receive the funding needed to become a state park during the most recent legislation session. The White County Commission passed a resolution requesting the distinction in January. State Senator Paul Bailey said the estimated $14 million needed to fully develop the area was not approved. “There’s a lot of maintenance that has not been done to ... Read More »

The possibility of Virgin Falls becoming a state park offers more than just natural beauty and recreational opportunity. Chamber of Commerce President Marvin Bullock said with the declaration, White County and Sparta will have a national draw for tourism. “It really does need to grow to a state park status,” Bullock said. “Get its own budget, and its own identity. ... Read More »