TN Promise Events 2017
Bicentennial Capitol Mall Volunteer Promise Saturday DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Students can register for service projects and earn required service hours.Students should bring gloves, water, and lunch/ snacks if needed. Clothing and shoes should be appropriate for working outside.Difficulty is all minimal, but does require working in the heat and lifting <50lbs.Students will be divided into three projects groups. 6/24/2017
Contact: David Britton Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 615-741-5280
Big Cypress Tree TN Promise Saturday at Big Cypress Tree Help keep Big Cypress Tree State Park beautiful! Help the Rangers clean up the picnic area by picking up limbs, and sticks, raking and bagging leaves, and picking up litter.Meet at the picnic shelter by 7:45 a.m. on June 24, 2017 to sign in. Please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe, sturdy shoes. Be sure to bring a snack and a reusable waterbottle with you, as the weather will likely be warm!For more information, email the Park Manager at [email protected] or text/call him at 731-332-2446.This event is open to the public! 6/24/2017
Contact: Bill McCall Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731-332-2446
Big Hill Pond TN Promise Work Day The dismal swamp boardwalk is an elevated structure that spans ½ mile through the dismal swamp area on the park. This boardwalk was built in 1977 by park staff and volunteer school students from the area. Let’s spend the day getting this structure back into shape. We will replace floor boards, fix handrails, and carryout old materials that have fallen and been left behind. We will meet at the park office at 8am and travel to the trail head where we will hike to the boardwalk to start the repairs.Please call ahead for this work day so the park staff will be able to prepare the tools needed for the work day. Park Ranger Justin King 731-433-8072Items you may want to bring along include: bug spray, sun screen, water, lunch, gloves, shoes or boots (no open toe foot wear). 6/24/2017
Contact: Justin King Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 7314338072
Big Ridge 2017 Big Ridge TN Promise Volunteer Day We will undertake a variety of projects on this TN Promise Volunteer Day to improve the park. Depending on attendance and weather, the projects may vary. We can utilize and welcome any and all hands, regardless of your skill level. Please bring work gloves, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a lunch and a smiling face.We hope to see you soon and we sincerely appreciate your volunteer spirit! 6/24/2017
Contact: Park Office Contact email: Contact phone: 865-992-5523
Bledsoe Creek TN Promise Saturday Landscape Project REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. Work will be in the woods and weeds, so please dress appropriately (long pants please) and wear close-toed shoes. Bring gloves, bug spray, lunch, and snacks. Water will be provided. Work will be moderate to difficult. You will be turned away if you show up in sandals or flip flops. 6/24/2017
Contact: Sharon Armistead Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 615-347-3639
Bledsoe Creek Wood Splitting Project - TN Promise Saturday REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. We will be splitting and stacking firewood for Bledsoe Creek campers. Water and cooling stations will be provided throughout the day.Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Bring gloves, lunch, snacks, and sun block. You will be turned away if you show up in sandals or flip flops.Work will be easy to moderate. Great opportunity to get 8 hours of community service! 6/24/2017
Contact: Sharon Armistead Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 615-347-3639
Bledsoe Creek TN Promise Event REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. Bledsoe Creek State Park will be holding a state wide TN Promise Saturday. Hours will be from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Volunteer opportunities include Trail Building and work on Historical type buildings. Participants should bring a lunch and work gloves and expect to get dirty. Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. You will be turned away if you show up in flip flops or sandals.Bledsoe Creek State Park TN Promise Saturday will be held on June 24th, 2017. Hours are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.Activities are Trail Building and working on Historic Structures. Bring a lunch. 6/24/2017
Contact: Paul Earnest Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 615-230-8325
Booker T Washington TN Promise Saturday Come out and join us for TN Promise Saturday!! We will be cleaning up our Amphitheater and privet removal. Volunteers will meet at the Bird Observation House and park by the gated area. Please feel free to contact Ranger Thomas at 423-322-2712 for any additional questions. 6/24/2017
Contact: Ranger Thomas Contact email: Contact phone: 423-322-2712
Burgess Falls TN Promise Workday at Burgess Falls Get your hours in for the TN Promise program here at Burgess Falls as we work to improve our trails both here and on sections of Window Cliffs. Activities will include moving dirt, digging trail, and cutting and moving limbs. This work day is open to the public. Bring water, snacks and work clothes.We hope to see you there! 6/24/2017
Contact: Kristen D. Ramsdell Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-432-5312
Cedars of Lebanon TN Promise Workday Cedars of Lebanon will be holding our TN Promise workday on June 24th starting at 9am. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the Nature Center. We ask volunteers to please wear pants, closed toed shoes, and clothing they do not mind getting dirty. Please also consider bringing susnscreen, bug spray, and water. We will be performing a varitey of tasks. These could include light maintenance, painting, landscaping, trail work, or painting. We plan on wrapping up by 1pm. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions please contact [email protected]. 6/24/2017
Contact: Zach Tinkle Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 615-443-2769
Chickasaw TN Promise Saturday-Owens Spring Trail Reroute Volunteers needed!We will be rerouting Owens Spring Trail on Saturday, June 24th. All volunteers are asked to bring work gloves, a water bottle, bug spray and wear closed toe shoes. We will begin the day at 8 am and work until 5 pm. We will break for lunch (not provided) from 12 pm- 1pm. Any interested TN Promise students or members of the general public are invited to take advantage of this volunteer opportunity. Please register in advance! 6/24/2017
Contact: Shawn Settle Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731-989-5141 Cordell Hull Birthplace Volunteer Trail Day - TN Promise Saturday We will be doing trail maintenance and trash pick-up on the Bunkum Cave Trail. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. Make sure to register for this volunteer trail day! 6/24/2017
Contact: Monique Johnson Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-864-3247
Cove Lake TN Promise Volunteer Day Cove Lake will be hosting a Tennessee Promise volunteer day on Saturday, June 24th 2017 at 9:00 AM. The work day will consist of landscaping, exotic plant removal, and grounds maintenance. Tools and work gloves will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you'd like. Please bring plenty of water and a lunch or snack if you'd like. We will meet at the main park office and then break into groups to start the projects. Park office is located at the main entrance of the park next to the flag pole. Anyone is welcome to attend, this event is not limited to Tennessee Promise students. 6/24/2017
Contact: Ranger Hatmaker Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 423-566-9350
Cumberland Trail TN Promise Saturday - Blue Hole Litter Patrol Join rangers of the Cumberland Trail working to improve the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area. This beautiful destination for hiking, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors takes some abuse due to its popularity and heavy usage. We'll meet at the kiosk at 10 AM and proceed to the Blue Hole to cleanup litter and debris. The day will probably provide a chance for some swimming as our work will take us out into the park and by the creek.Bring a sunscreen, insect repellant, sack lunch/snacks & plenty of water. Come dressed for the weather, including long pants, and bring your own work gloves if you have them. Gloves & tools will be provided for those who need them. Hiking boots or tennis shoes are recommended, NO open-toed sandals. Work will begin at 10:00 AM and volunteers can come for as little or as many hours as they have time for. 6/24/2017
Contact: Ranger Jordan Sikkema Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 423-326-5605
Cummins Falls TN Promise Saturday - Clean up at Cummins Falls! Come help Cummins Falls stay the beautiful place in Nature that it is, by helping with litter pickup and other trash removal. We plan to pick up litter from the parking lot area, along the trails and the route upstream along the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River, as well as the area at the bottom of the Waterfall. (Basically the whole Park) Depending on the amount of other debris that has washed down the river during high water, there may be other debris we wish to haul out as well. After we are done you may want to stay and enjoy the cool water and the gorgeous Waterfall - that you just took part in keeping it an area folks love to visit! Please be sure to bring with you:Sturdy shoes and comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty (no sandals or flipflops)Water in a refillable bottleSunscreen and bug repellentA friend! 6/24/2017
Contact: Ray Cutcher Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-261-3471
David Crockett TN Promise Volunteer Saturday Come volunteer at David Crockett State Park and help build trail! Volunteers and staff will be working to complete the trail around the lake. Volunteers will meet at 8 AM at the Archery Range to gear up and get their lunches(provided). Be sure to wear appropriate work clothes: shoes- close toed (no sandals), long pants, bug spray, and bring a water bottle. This workday is open to everyone and remember to register via the link. 6/24/2017
Contact: Keith Paluso Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-762-9408
David Crockett Birthplace Tennessee Promise Work Day Do you need volunteer hours to fulfill? Come join us for a day of work and fun cleaning up the banks of the Nolichucky River. along the Nolichucky River. Bring a sack lunch! Do you enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the Nolichucky River? Come join Ranger Sean McKay and help cleanup the banks of this beautiful river. This event involves trash pick,as well as weed and brush removal. Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. The long pants will help keep insects at bay and protect your legs from poision ivy. Bring a lunch, gloves and insect repellant. 6/24/2017
Contact: Sean McKay Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 423-257-2167
Division of Natural Areas – Mount View Glade (Antioch) TN Promise Workday Mount View Cedar Glade is a state natural area instrumental in the recovery and protection of Tennessee Coneflower. We will be removing invasive, exotic plants such as Chinese privet and bush honeysuckle from the area as well as helping with trash pick-up! This event will require a moderate level of physical activity. Wear clothes that are appropriate for outdoor work, preferably long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes (no sandals/flip flops), and bring working gloves (preferably leather). Insect repellent and water will be provided but please bring a water bottle.From Nashville go east on I-24, exit at Hickory Hollow Parkway Exit 60. Turn right at first stoplight on Mt View Road and go east across Murfreesboro Road (two and a third miles) and continue about one and a half miles to Mount View Natural Area. Parking area is on the right.If you have any questions about the Tennessee Promise Program, please consult your school's college administrator. 6/24/2017 Contact: David Adams Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 615-626-1462
Dunbar Cave TN Promise Saturday Get some of your TN Promise hours knocked out by volunteering at at the park. We could use your help to repaint the fence around our parking lot. We will provide the paint and the brushes, you provide the labor! It is recommeded that you wear old clothes and shoes as painting can be messy. Please register so we know how many students to expect (15 maximum). 6/24/2017
Contact: Adam Neblett Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-648-5526
Edgar Evins TN Promise Day Join Park Staff on this TN Promise Day to help with some of our trail maintenance and possible invasive exotic control. Meet up at the Park Office at 8:00 AM, where we will head off to the trail we will be working on. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty and sturdy boots. If you have gloves or your own tools, you are welcome to bring those as well. The park will have some tools available for use. Bring water and snacks as this will be a half-day event. 6/24/2017
Contact: Justin Vaughn Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-858-2114
Fall Creek Falls TN Promise Trail Building THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. Meet at the Nature Center at 9:00 am to get started and learn a few trail building basics, then we'll put our knowledge to use. Bring work gloves and water with you. Other tools will be provided. We will be cutting and grading tread, as well as moving rocks to armor tricky areas. We may also work toward reclaiming the old trail if we have made enough progress to do so. 6/24/2017
Contact: Cara Alexander Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 423-881-3297
Fort Loudoun TN Promise Saturday at Fort Loudoun The work day will consist of exotic plant removal and grounds maintenance. Tools will be provided. Please be sure to bring work gloves and wear comfortable outdoor work clothes. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, no sandals/flip flops! Bring plenty of cold water and snacks or a lunch if you'd like. We will meet at the park office and then break into groups to start the projects.Anyone is welcome to attend, this event is not limited to Tennessee Promise students. 6/24/2017 Contact: Ranger Lauren Baghetti Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: (423) 884-6217
Fort Pillow Fort Pillow Tennessee Promise Saturday 2017 Come out to the park lake at Fort Pillow on June 24th 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and volunteer to help continue the betterment of the park. This event will benefit the park lake and make it better for wildlife and make it more aesthetically pleasing to humans. We will be canoeing around the lake and removing any debris or trash that we can find floating or lying on the bank. Be sure to bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, and clothes that could potentially get wet. All other necessities will be provided once you arrive. 6/24/2017
Contact: Tyson Weller Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731-738-5581
Frozen Head TN Promise Day- Rocky Fork Fields Revitalization Join us for a workday at the park. We will be pruning trees, picking weeds, sprucing up the volleyball courts and clearing a small section of trail.Bring clothing fit for manual labor, a sack lunch, and plenty of water. Tools will be provided. If you have any questions about the Tennessee Promise Program, please consult your school's college administrator. This event is also open to the general public. You don't have to be a student to help, so get involved! 6/24/2017
Contact: Joe Nowotarski Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 4233079304
Harpeth River TN Promise Harpeth River State Park Littter Pick Up Please join Ranger Lisa at Harris Street bridge (1672 Cedar Hill Rd) for a little pick up. Please wear good walking shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, and bring water. The park will offer gloves and trash bags. We will walk around parking lots, roadsides and trails. 6/24/2017
Contact: Lisa Housholder Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 615-335-9659
Harrison Bay TN Promise Volunteer Day 2017 Join our rangers for a day of volunteer work on the trail. You can be a part of this amazing project that has been funded by Run Chattanooga and the TN state park's Run Club to help repair long term damage to Harrison Bay State Park's longest trail. We will be manually relocating building materials to the job site to reduce impact and we may even get to work on some boardwalk and trail resurfacing. Please wear closed toed shoes (no flip flops) and weather appropriate clothing. We also recommend tick repellent because we will be in the woods. 6/24/2017
Contact: Matthew Vawter Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 423-344-6214
Henry Horton TN Promise Saturday Volunteers should be prepared for a day of working in the Garden to Table Garden, spreading mulch in the playground areas, and various other projects on the park. Please dress appropriately for the weather and for the work to be performed - expect to get a little dirty!Feel free to contact the Park Office at 931-364-7724 with any questions. 6/24/2017
Contact: Mike Croley Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 6156514401
Hiwassee Ocoee TN Promise Saturday - work day Come join us and help us return a small part of our state to it's native glory. We will be removing privet so please remember your work gloves. Meet at our office at 8:30 am and plan to be with us until 4:00. Wear closed toed shoes, bring sunscreen, a lunch, and plenty of water. If you don't need Promise hours and just want to help, feel free to join in! 6/24/2017
Contact: Angelo Giansante Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 6156312916
Indian Mountain TN Promise & Volunteer Saturday We will be doing trail clean up and other small jobs on the park. All volunteers are welcome. Snack and water will be provided by the park. You might need to bring a pair of work gloves, wear long pants and bring a friend. We will meet at the main park office which is the first building on the left as you enter the park. 6/24/2017
Contact: Jeff Nicholson Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: (423) 290-7091
Johnsonville TN Promise/TN Achieves Volunteer Workday Volunteer to make a difference at the park. Possible projects may include clearing brush, limbs, and invasive plants from the park, mulching flower beds or maintaining historic park features such as cemeteries and civil war era earthworks.Free to participate. From 90 Nell Beard Road, follow the signs that say, “Volunteer Workday” to the project site. Hand tools and water will be provided. Long pants, boots, and gloves are recommended. In the event of severe weather the work day will be cancelled. For more information, contact Ranger Bob Holliday at 931.535.2789 or [email protected]. 6/24/2017
Contact: Ranger Bob Holliday Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931.535.2789
Meeman-Shelby Forest Help Perk the Park Up TN Promise Saturday Volunteers, whether a TN Promise student or scout or helpful neighbor, are to meet at the Visitor Center at 9am to sign in and receive assignments. Depending on the assignment, the work day will end between 12-3pm, or for what your schedule allows. Multiple tasks assigned will include trash and debris pick-up, painting exterior parts of buildings, landscaping, cleaning of live animal exhibits and aviaries, pressure washing, and more. We may ask you to drive and/or carpool with others to assignment sites; sites may be up to 7 miles from the Visitor Center. Bring gloves, sturdy shoes for walking and dirty work, clothes for the weather, plenty of water, sunscreen and bug spray. Bringing lunch and snacks are suggested. You must sign out before leaving if you are a TN Promise student to get approval for hours worked. Signing up for TN Promise Day is not through the Park Visitor Center! It is only through the online registration form link to the right -- > 6/24/2017
Contact: Samantha Cox Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 901-876-5215
Montgomery Bell TN Promise Saturday Join us in Church Hollow for this state-wide volunteer day where students can earn up to four service hours toward the tnAchieves / Tennessee Promise Scholarship program. Although this event is focused towards TN Promise scholars, it IS open to the public, so anyone can volunteer!We will be working on the Ore Pit Loop Trail (finishing out the area around the new bridge and closing off some side trails) and various other projects around Church Hollow (painting signs, picking up trash, etc.). Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and appropriate work clothes. You may also want to bring a refillable water bottle, work gloves, insect repellent, and sunscreen.Pre-registration is required. Please click on the "Register for Event" button at the top right to register. 6/24/2017
Contact: Megan Dunn Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 615-797-9052
Mousetail Landing Tennessee Promise Workday: Summer Event Volunteers at our Summer Event will be helping out in a variety of ways such as slip-n-slide set up, directing pedestrian traffic, and assisting with concessions. We will be meeting at the park office at 11:00 A.M. June 24th 2017 and the event will conclude at 7:00 P.M. Wear comfortable, quick drying clothing and bring your own lunch. This event is open to the public. Contact Ranger Michael Beasley at 731-847-0841 with any questions and be sure to register on the TN Promise link provided 6/24/2017
Contact: Ranger Michael Beasley Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731-847-0841
Natchez Trace TN Promise Saturday at Natchez Trace Join us for TN Promise Saturday at Cub Lake Swim Beach! Our park's most popular trail is Cub Lake Trail. It is a 6 mile trail that due to erosion issues, native wildlife, and natural occurences, needs attention.We look forward to seeing you!Meet Ranger Jeff at the Cub Lake Swim Beach parking lot. We will work on restoring a section of Cub Lake Trail between Rustic Cabin 1 and the Cub Lake Levee. Bring comfortable shoes, water, and gloves. 6/24/2017
Contact: Jeffrey Johnson Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731-968-3742
Nathan Bedford Forrest TN Promise Saturday How would you like a free trip to the beach? We will have a volunteer cleanup day at Eva Beach Day Use Area. This event is open to TN Promise scholars as well as the general public. Volunteer activities will include litter pickup, exotic plant removal, and beach improvements. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Bring a water and snack of your choice. Don't miss your chance to do something great for your community! 6/24/2017
Contact: J.C. Johnsonius Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731-584-6356
Norris Dam Tennessee Promise Day We will be doing another Wild West weed wrangle and other various maintenance projects. Please wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty, sturdy shoes (no flip flops) and bring water and a sack lunch. You will NOT be required to work the full 8 hours. 6/24/2017
Contact: Brett Phillips Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 865-809-7898
Old Stone Fort TN Promise Volunteer Day- Old Stone Fort Volunteers will assist with removing invasive growth from the Enclsoure Trail mounds. All tools will be provided, volunteers are asked to wear comfortable outdoor clothing and closed toe shoes. 6/24/2017 Contact: Ranger Josh Waggener Contact email: Contact phone: 931-723-5073
Panther Creek Tennessee Promise Volunteer Day Join us for this statewide volunteer day where students can earn up to 4-service hours for toward the TN Achieves/ TN Promise Scholarship Program. Please be sure to register for this event by following the link below... https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tn_promise_saturday_june_2017_rsvp Pl ease be bring studry footwear, weather appropriate atire, sunscreen & a refillable water bottle.Participants should come prepared for periods of light lifting, moderate physical exersion and walking. 6/24/2017
Contact: Shaun Rainone Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 423-587-7046
Paris Landing TN Promise Saturday Paris LandingService Project8:00 AM to 5:00 PM centralMeetup: 16055 Hwy 79 N. Buchanan, TN 38222Event Contact: Gina Lowry 731-281-6611Email [email protected] We will be building and putting up bluebird boxes in our campground area. We will also be doing some maintenance in our campground and along our new trail. It will be light to moderate work.Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes and bring insect repellent, sunscreen, protective eye-wear, and gloves. Water and all tools will be provided by the park. 6/24/2017
Contact: Gina Lowry Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731-281-6611
Pickett TN Promise Work Day TN promise volunteers will be assisting park staff with trail maintenance on the Hidden Passage Trail. Hand tools will be provided by the park. Please wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet at the Visitors Center at 8:00 A.M. Volunteers are encouraged to bring water and snacks. 6/24/2017
Contact: Travis Bow Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-879-5821
Pickwick Landing TN Promise Work Day at Pickwick Come out to Pickwick and help us with a variety of mini-projects to increasingly beautify the park! Although this event is focused towards TN Promise students, it IS open to the public, so anybody can come volunteer!Please dress appropriately by wearing outdoor/working clothes and closed- toe shoes. You may wish to bring a pair of work gloves, also. We will provide water, but please bring lunch and snacks. If you choose to bring money for lunch, be aware that we will have a 30- minute lunch break and plan accordingly. Pickwick does have resturaunts (Captain's Galley at the Inn or the Golf Course Pro Shop) on-site as quick options.Be sure to use the external registration link to register!If you have any questions, call the Park Office at 731-689-3129. 6/24/2017
Contact: Brittney Magness Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731-689-3129
Pinson Mounds TN Promise Workday Pinson Mounds Join us at this amazing archeological treasure and help with some ongoing projects!Work could include manual labor and trail maintenance, such as removing invasive plants and fixing up a playground. Please remember to:Wear clothes suitable for outdoor work, including pants, sturdy shoes/boots (no sandals or flip flips)Bring a refillable water bottle and a bag lunchsunscreen and insect repellant If you have any questions about this event, please call the park office.If you should have questions about your TN Promise Scholarship, please advise with your college's administrator. 6/24/2017
Contact: Timothy Poole Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731.988.5614
Radnor Lake Tennessee Promise Volunteer Day THIS EVENT IS FULL. For an event close to Davidson Co, please refer to the Division of Natural Area's Mount View Glade TN Promise event. 6/24/2017
Contact: Lyndy Maness Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone:
Red Clay TN Promise Volunteer Day Red Clay will be hosting a Tennessee Promise volunteeer day on Saturday, June 24th 2017 at 10:00 AM. The work day will consist of building a trail reroute on our Council of Trees Trail. Tools and work gloves will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you'd like. Please bring plenty of water and a lunch or snack. We will meet at the Gazebo near the Visitor Center. Anyone is welcome to attend, this event is not limited to Tennessee Promise students. 6/24/2017
Contact: Logan Cammarata Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: (423) 478-6730
Reelfoot Lake TN Promise Day @ Reelfoot Lake State Park 8am-4:30pm Tennessee Promise Hours to Help Beautify Reelfoot Lake State Park!!!Activities: 8am- 4:30pm Helping with Pontoon CruisesCleaning birds of prey cagesPicking up Trash on boardwalk and other designated areasCleaning travel carriersFeeding BirdsFood PreppingCleaning non- venomous snake cagesSo come on out and help beautify the park. Meet at 8am in order to get your eight hours for communtiy service. 6/24/2017
Contact: Reelfoot Lake State Park Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 731-253-9652
Roan Mountain Tennessee Promise Saturday Students, join Seasonal Rangers Bailey and Chloe for 4 hours of volunteering toward fulfilling your Tennessee Promise. Meet at the Park Conference Center at 10 AM and plan to work until noon, break for lunch until 1 PM, then get back to work until 3 PM. Volunteers will be removing litter and invasive plant species from along the banks of the Doe River through the park. Please wear clothing you don't mind getting wet and dirty, shoes you can wear INTO the water, and your own snacks and drinking water. Boots, tennis shoes, water shoes, or sandals with ankle straps are acceptable-- NO bare feet or flip-flops allowed. You may also want to bring sunscreen, a hat, a towel and a dry set of clothes and shoes to change into afterward. Lunch is not provided-- please pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park, or be prepared to purchase from local restaraunts. Pre- registration is required. Please click on the "Register For Event" button at the top right to register before June 17, 2017. 6/24/2017
Contact: Contact email: Contact phone: 423-772-0190
Rock Island TN Promise Saturday Beach Clean-up TNPromise SaturdayBeach Clean-up9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Meet at the Sand Beach parking area. We will be walking the beach picking up garbage to improve the look of our wonderful park. The park will supply garbage bags and gloves. Volunteers should bring plenty of water and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Feel free to wear your swimming clothes and jump in the river to cool off after we finish up. 6/24/2017
Contact: Nathaniel Garrison Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-686-2471 Ext 4
Seven Islands TN Promise Workday! Every third Saturday of each month is Volunteer Day at Seven Islands. Participants will assist park staff with trail maintenance and improvements, exotic plant management, and various other park projects that are underway.Meet at the Blue Bird Barn (barn at park entrance) at 9:00 AM. Most volunteer days will last until 12 PM. Participants should be prepared with sturdy footwear, work gloves, dress for the weather, and bring plenty of water and food (snacks and/or lunch).Much of this work will be physically demanding but we can find a project for everyone! With minimal park staff every little bit helps from our volunteers!Please register at:https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tn_promise_saturday_june_2017_rsvpFor more information on these volunteer days or other opportunities to volunteer, please call the Park Office at 865-407-8335 6/24/2017
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Sgt. Alvin C. York TN Promise Workday! Volunteers will be assisting park staff with trail maintenance on the Burial Site Trail.This event is open to the public and encouraged for TN Promise Scholars to earn their scholarship credit hours! Please remember to:Wear clothing suitable for maual labor, including sturdy shoes and long pantsA refillable water and snacksWork glovesSunscreen and bug repellent If you have any questions, please contact the park office or the contact listed. 6/24/2017
Contact: Contact email: Contact phone: 931-879-6456
South Cumberland TN Promise Saturday: Living the CCC Life Join Ranger Park at the Grundy Forest Pavilion for a chance to not only give park to your community but to earn valuable volunteer hours for TN Promise. The Grundy Day Loop was originally constructed back in the 1930s and has since been a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers from all around the world. But 80+ years of use have led to some pretty major erosion problems! We will be working much the same way the CCC boys did all those years ago to dig out trail, build rock steps, and relive the daily life of a trail boss! All tools will be provided, just bring a lunch, water, and sturdy shoes. Donuts, fruit, coffee and juice will be provided as a breakfast. 6/24/2017
Contact: Park Greer Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-924-2956
Standing Stone TN Promise Saturday Come enjoy your local state park and earm some hours that will go toward your TN Promise. We will be doing some trail clean up along our gorgeus Kelly Lake Trail.Wear clothing that is suitable for manual labor, including pants and closed-toe shoes. Sandals and flip flip are not recommended. Remember to bring a water bottle and a snack with you.Tools will be provided, but bring work gloves! Water will be available, but bring a snack or lunch if you'd like!If you have questions please feel free to call our office. 6/24/2017 Contact: Sarah Geeslin Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 931-823-6347
Sycamore Shoals Sycamore Shoals TN Promise Saturday The Muster Grounds of Sycamore Shoals is where over 1,000 men gathered on September 25, 1780 to volunteer to protect the freedom of the people in what would later become the great State of Tennessee! Come and follow in that same volunteer spirit of our forefathers and help in a variety of chores including cleaning up Fort Watauga and the surrounding grounds, invasive plant removal, litter pick up, and other manual labor tasks. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please wear close toed shoes, bring water, and gloves if you have them. We will provide gloves for those who do not have their own. Meet in the Visitor Center lobby at 10:00am, we will be done by noon. 6/24/2017
Contact: Ranger Davis Contact email: Contact phone: 423-543-5808
T. O. Fuller TN Promise Saturday with T.O. Fuller State Park This TN Promise Saturday, we are working to maintain one of our fencing projects nearby the Shelby Bluff Center. As we work to replace boards and other pieces of lumber as part of the project, please remember to wear shoes suitable for standing and clothing ready for working outdoors. Open toe shoes are not recommended.Students should bring their own water bottle and be ready to have a fun and meanigful volunteer day this TN Promise Saturday.Students are asked to sign in upon completion of their service project, but they should also remember to report their own service hours online. Any contact information you need is going to be provided on the day of the project.Any questions can be directed to Park Ranger Tony Mitchell at [email protected] 6/24/2017
Contact: Tony B. Mitchell Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 901-543-7581
Tims Ford Tims Ford TN Promise Saturday As a part of the state-wide TN Promise Saturday event, Tims Ford State Park is offering an 8 hour trail work event on Saturday, June 24th. From 8AM-5PM Central Time, TN Promise students, park rangers, and other volunteers will be adding a new trail onto our Clifton-Doyle trail system. Work will be conducted in an outdoor setting in varying weather, so participants should dress appropraitely. Suggested clothing articles include hiking/work boots, work gloves (will be provided if needed), full-length pants, and a rain jacket in case of bad weather. Work will include the installation of new trail signs and markers, cutting of trail with hand tools, and the removal of tripping hazards from the trails. This is rewarding work that will be enjoyed by families for years. To sign up for this event, click on the orange registration button located on the right side of this page. Students are not required to work the entire time period, but must sign in and sign out for their hours to be counted. Additionally, participants will have from Noon-1PM to eat lunch (bring a lunch or purchase from local restaraunts). For more information, please contact the park office at (931)962-1183. 6/24/2017
Contact: Philip Hylen Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: (931)962-1183
Warriors Path TN Promise Saturday - Trail Work Your hard work can make a difference for YOUR State Park. You supply the energy, we'll supply the tools for a morning of trail improvements. 6/24/2017
Contact: Brian Glover Contact email: [email protected] Contact phone: 423-239-8531