Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park / My TN State Park Fundraiser 2026

'This is a GREAT park and needs out support. Keep up the good work.'

Give back to the park that gave you your favorite memories.

Now's your chance to show your love for Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park. During the My TN State Parks Fundraiser in April, every donation is a vote for Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park as your favorite Tennessee State Park, and an investment in its future.

With each vote, you're helping fund meaningful improvements such as constructing hiking trails and bridges, conserving habitats for wildlife, upgrading playgrounds, installing interpretive signage, and enhancing care for our raptor friends.

When you give, you help make these projects possible, creating a better and more enjoyable experience for everyone who visits our state parks.

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About Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park began as a local park constructed by the Works Progress Administration, a Depression-era work recovery program. Now, as a Tennessee State Park, it is home to the Tennessee River Folklife Interpretive Center and Museum situated on one of the highest points in West Tennessee, Pilot Knob. The center features the lifeways and customs of folks on the Tennessee River, including musseling, crafts, commercial fishing, and more. The center features the lifeways and customs of folks on the Tennessee River, including musseling, crafts, commercial fishing, and more. Lodging options include cabins overlooking Kentucky Lake, campgrounds, and primitive campsites.