Tennessee State Parks and State Natural Areas are offering a variety of volunteer events across the state on Saturday, April 16 to help Tennessee Promise Scholars log community service hours required to meet their scholarship commitments.
It’s a great opportunity for Tennessee Promise Scholars to improve a state park or natural area and bank volunteer service hours while having a little bit of fun at the same time. Volunteer events are listed below by park and include meet up time, location, duration, activity description and point of contact.
State Parks officials ask that all participants complete an online registration form that is available at < http://tnstateparks.com/about/special-event-cards/tn-promise-saturday>. These RSVPs help park staff be better prepared for their volunteer crews on April 16 and also make it easier to provide information on volunteer hours on behalf of participants.
If you have any questions or need assistance making your reservation for a TN Promise volunteer event, contact Laura Williams at <laura.williams@tn.gov> or (615) 253-9945.
Tims Ford State Park
TN Promise Saturday Trail Work Day, 8 a.m. to Noon
Meet at the Park Visitor Center
Event Contact: Park Manager Kenny Gragg 931-962-1183
Event Contact Email kenneth.gragg@tn.gov
Maximum Number of Participants 20
All volunteers should bring appropriate clothing for doing trail work. Trail work will consist of utilizing hand tools to cut new trail and remove exotic invasive plant species.
Be sure to bring water and appropriate foot wear (no flip flops or sandals). Long pants and bug spray are recommended. Gloves will be provided.
Old Stone Fort – Manchester
TN Promise Saturday Volunteer Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meet at the Old Stone Fort Museum – 732 Stone Fort Drive, Manchester TN 37355
Event Contact: Ranger Josh Waggener
Email joshua.waggener@tn.gov
Maximum Number of Participants 25
Volunteers are needed to come assist in preserving the 2,000-year-old Native American enclosure mounds located at Old Stone Fort.
Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and wear comfortable outdoor clothing.
Fiery Gizzard – in Grundy County
TN Promise Saturday Fiery Gizzard Trail Building, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet at the Grundy Forest Trailhead, 131 Fiery Gizzard Rd. Tracy City, TN 37387
Event Contact: Ranger Jason Reynolds 931-924-2980
Event Contact Email jason.reynolds@tn.gov
Maximum Number of Participants 50
Flex your volunteer muscle by helping with a major trail reroute along the famed Fiery Gizzard Trail. This exciting project cuts through some difficult, rough, beautiful terrain, so be prepared with sturdy footwear and plenty of water/snacks.
If you have a favorite tool or pair of gloves, feel free to bring them. For more info, call the South Cumberland Visitor Center.
