Friends of Tims Ford State Park

08/23/2026

The Fall Festival at Tims Ford State Park will be here before you know it! Mark your calendar!🗓️

Cooler days are right around the corner (hopefully) and so is our annual Fall Festival!🍁🎃

Although we already have some great vendors lined up, we are still currently accepting new ones. If you or anyone you know would like to participate this year, give us a call!

In addition to our awesome craft and food vendors, we’ll also be hosting a pie baking competition and chili cook-off, and have some fun activities set up for kids of all ages! We hope to make this year bigger and better than ever! 🧡

Register for our food competitions🥧 here: https://tnstateparks.com/events/fall-festival-chili-cook-pie-baking-competition

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

At the beginning of September we will be starting a drawing for the chance to win a $250.00 camp stay and camping gear package!

The grand prize includes…

🌲 A two consecutive night camping voucher (valid through November 1, 2027) - valued at $110.00

⛺️ A two person tent - valued at $55.00

🪵 A sleeping bag - valued at $55.00

🌿 A single hammock - valued at $30.00

✨BONUS✨
Everyone who registers for our drawing will receive a 15% off retail coupon via email after our winner claims their prize.

🚨How to enter: Stop by the Tims Ford State Park Gift Shop inside the Visitor Center to fill out an entry form - no purchase required. You must be 18 years or older to enter, and one (1) entry per person will be enforced. Duplicate entries will be disqualified. Park staff and Friends of Tims Ford members are not eligible for entry.

04/22/2026

GATOR CAPTURED AT TIMS FORD (KINDA) — Earlier this week rangers from Tims Ford State Park in nearby Franklin County were called to investigate a "dead alligator floating in the lake." Rangers quickly located the beast — a five foot six inch monster. It was also plastic. (Photo Courtesy of Tims Ford State Park)

04/03/2026

Join Ellie in the Nature Center the first three weeks of April to learn all about the turtle ambassadors 🐢 we have! She’ll be hosting several ✨educational and crafty✨ programs each week. Sign up your kiddos!

For more information and registration: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/tims-ford

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

It’s that time of year!! Vote for your favorite TN State Park! All money raised goes straight to the park you vote for!!

My TN State Park Fundraiser: Rally your community to protect, preserve, and support Tennessee’s beloved state parks.

04/03/2026

It’s that time of year! Vote for your favorite TN State Park! Money raised goes straight to the park you vote for!

04/03/2026

Ranger Shawn Settle, Park Manager for Tims Ford State Park, shared updates and upgrades happening at the park—great information for all of us who enjoy one of our community’s greatest assets.

03/26/2026

Tomorrow Tims Ford State Park is hosting a blood drive! 🩸

Donors will also receive a $25 e-gift card! Come out and save some lives this Friday!