Black Friday does not have to be loud or tiring. Tennessee State Parks hosts free ranger-led hikes the day after Thanksgiving. These walks give you a calm way to spend time with family and friends. You learn about the land. You meet people. You get a break from the holiday rush. Most hikes are gentle. Some take you a little farther into the woods. All of them help you slow down.

A Ford once stood along the Elk River where Tim's Ford Dam now stands. The land was owned by Abner Mansfield Tims, who provided…

Tennessee is home of 56 State Parks, but did you know that 5 of the most beautiful State Parks are right here in South Central Tennessee?

Tims Ford State Park opens Nature Center in Winchester, TN.