Tag Archives: Tennessee State Park

The Friends of Virgin Falls are raising money to purchase two tracts of land north of Sparta’s Dog Cove. Friends of Virgin Falls President Steve Webster said the total amount needed is $300,000 but said the goal is getting enough money to show larger grant agencies there’s interest in preserving the land. Webster said if fundraising is a success the ... Read More »

A new permit system will limit access to the Cummins Falls gorge area beginning Friday. Permit carriers will be the only visitors allowed to hike to the gorge. The new safety measures come as a response to three deaths in the park from 2017 to 2019. Park manager Ray Cutcher said the permit is not necessary to access other trails. ... Read More »