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NASHVILLE - There’s no sweeter way to spend St. Valentine’s Day than with a visit to one of Tennessee’s State Parks. All eight state park restaurants will be open Monday, Feb. 14, serving a special Valentine’s Day meal and special overnight packages also are available at Tennessee State Park’s six incredible inns.
If you just can’t wait to spend time with that special someone, the restaurants at Henry Horton State Park and Pickwick Landing will offer a Valentine’s Day dinner on Saturday, Feb. 12, along with the restaurant at David Crockett State Park on Sunday, Feb. 13.
A romantic candlelight dinner package for two runs from $19.90 to $44.95, depending on the location. Prices do not include beverage, tax and gratuity. Dinner reservations are available from 4 p.m. until closing at most of the eight Tennessee State Park’s restaurants listed below. For dinner reservations or additional information, please contact the park directly at:
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Cumberland Mountain State Park -- (931) 484-7186
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David Crockett State Park (Lawrenceburg) -- (931) 762-9541
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Fall Creek Falls State Park -- (423) 881-5241
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Henry Horton State Park -- (931) 364-2222
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Montgomery Bell State Park -- (615) 797-3101
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Natchez Trace State Park -- (731) 968-8176
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Paris Landing State Park -- (731) 642-4311
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Pickwick Landing State Park -- (731) 689-3135
If you want to treat your Valentine to a romantic weekend or overnight stay, the following Tennessee State Park inns are offering a variety of special room packages, including a delicious St. Valentine’s dinner for two and other amenities. Prices for one- or two-night packages vary, depending on the location. For room reservations or additional information, please contact the inn directly at:
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Fall Creek Falls State Park -- (800) 250-8610
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Henry Horton State Park -- (800) 250-8612
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Montgomery Bell State Park -- (800) 250-8613
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Natchez Trace State Park -- (800) 250-8616
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Paris Landing State Park -- (800) 250-8614
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Pickwick Landing State Park -- (800) 250-8615
Tennessee's 53 state parks offer diverse natural, recreational and cultural experiences for individuals, families or business and professional groups. State park features include six conference centers and numerous recreational opportunities, including golf courses and many pristine natural areas. For a free brochure about Tennessee State Parks, call toll free 1-888-867-2757. For additional information, please visit www.tnstateparks.com.
The official 2011 Tennessee Transportation Map is now available to assist travelers in their planning efforts.
"Even as motorists use other tools such as smart phones and GPS systems, state maps will continue to be important in assisting motorists in their travels across our state and reaching a destination," said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely.
This is the second year of a reformatted map in a large, easy-to-read format. Because of the shape of the state, it was necessary to split the display of Tennessee to the front and back sides of the map to keep costs low. The TDOT Community Relations Office is interested in hearing from motorists about this new format, now in use for a year. You may comment via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The 2011 state map is available for download from the TDOT web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/maps.htm.
Pre-printed maps may be ordered from TDOT online at www.tn.gov/tdot/MapOrder/maporder.htm or by mailing a request to:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Map Sales Office
505 Deaderick Street
James K. Polk Building, Suite 300
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0345
Individuals may request up to five free maps. Organizations and schools may order up to one hundred maps for their use.
The Official 2011 Tennessee Transportation Map is a joint effort between TDOT and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
A newly designed Wilson County Visitors Guide has been released for 2010 and promises to be an important part of tourism marketing efforts, according to the Wilson County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The Official 2010 Wilson County Visitors Guide provides visitors information about points of interest, listings of transportation services, hotels, restaurants, shops, annual events and more.
Designed to provide the most comprehensive tourism information to more than 70,000 consumers, the 24-page Guide includes maps, travel information and targeted advertising to the thousands of visitors and new residents who come to Wilson County each year. It is distributed to all Middle Tennessee hotels and attractions, Tennessee Welcome Centers, local chambers of commerce and sent to thousands of individuals who have requested more information about the area.
"It's a comprehensive listing of attractions, special events, restaurants and accommodations that give our communities its appeal as a great destination," Ricky Rodriguez, director of the Wilson County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said.
To view the online virtual guide or to request a free 2010 Wilson County Visitors Guide, visit the Wilson County Convention and Visitors Bureau's website.
The Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the dedication of our area Civil War markers on Monday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. on the Lebanon Public Square. The new Tennessee Civil War Trails map guide prominently accents Wilson County on its front cover, and Commissioner Susan Whitaker of the Tennessee Department of Tourism will be on hand for the dedication.
Commissioner Whitaker will address officials at the Battle of Lebanon site beside the Neddy Jacobs Cabin, an 1800s-era log home, during the commemoration ceremony for the red, white and blue Tennessee Civil War plaques. She will be greeted on this four-county tour by members Jack and Ruth Cato of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans General Robert H. Hatton Camp 723 and the United Daughters of the Confederacy Robert H. Hatton 329 from Lebanon.
As the Director of the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, Dr. Carroll Van West will accompany Commissioner Whitaker on her visit to Wilson County. A Professor of History, Van West is also the Director of the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro.
With the photo of the Battle of Lebanon sign by the Neddy Jacobs Cabin as its lead, the Tennessee Civil War Trails map guide arrives in May in all 14 of the Welcome Centers along with towns across the state. "Thanks to everyone's efforts and hard work on accomplishing this task in time for the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War," said Ricky Rodriguez, Director of the Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Wilson County has four permanent markers on the Tennessee Civil War Trails, including one for the Battle of Lebanon on May 5, 1862, when Union General Ebenezer Dumont and his troops were victorious over Confederate Colonel John Hunt Morgan and his soldiers.
Wilson County will be getting ready for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, with the Sesquicentennial beginning in 2011 in America. To obtain a copy of the new Tennessee Civil War Trails guide, please contact the Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau, or for more information, go to www.tncivilwar150.com or www.tncivilwar.org.
