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1. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Chickasaw State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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4. Cumberland Mountain State Park

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5. Cummins Falls State Park

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6. Fall Creek Falls State Park

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7. Manhattan Project National Historical Park

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8. Norris Dam State Park

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9. Reelfoot Lake State Park

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10. Rock Island State Park

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11. South Cumberland State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Tennessee is home to a fantastic state park system that promotes diverse resource-based recreation while conserving the natural environment and preserving authentic Tennessee places and spaces for communities to enjoy. Established to preserve and protect the state’s scenic areas and through a well-planned and professionally managed system of state parks, the state park system is home to some fantastic parks, reserves, and sanctuaries that feature lakes, waterfalls, unique fauna and flora, and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

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