Friends of Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

09/05/2026

Join us Friday, Sept. 18th, for dinner and music on the first night of the Eva Beach Music & Arts Festival! 🎶🌭 We hope to see you there!

09/05/2026

08/22/2026

Excited to feature this food vendor! Help support our local fire departments.

08/21/2026

We can't wait. You still have a little time to register for craft vendor booths!

08/01/2026

We have some of the best Rangers around....and we aren't biased at all!

HAPPY WORLD RANGER DAY! We are thankful that TN State Park Rangers put their hearts and souls into conserving, protecting, and educating the communities they serve and the beautiful parks that we all love.

07/15/2026

As a Tennessee State Parks manager, Josh Justice loves to share his passions with young visitors!

Growing up in Eastern Kentucky, Josh grew to love the outdoors. Now, as a park manager at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, he facilitates snake education programs, helping kids ensure their love of nature outweighs their fear of reptiles.

Read more about Josh Justice in our July/August issue at tnconservationist.org!

06/18/2026

So proud of one of our own & the impact she is making at NBFSP through her volunteer time!

Michelle has gone above and beyond at our park, volunteering at and attending almost all of our events. We can't show enough appreciation for her. Thank you, Michelle!

04/26/2026

Looks like we have two new “Bark Rangers”! 🐾💚

Meet Buddy & Oscar—two sweet pups who found their forever homes yesterday! We had such a great time partnering with the Benton County Animal Shelter for this event.

04/25/2026