The Environmental Journal of Southern Appalachia
Monday, 21 September 2026 23:12

Clark Center Conservation Cèilidh Featured

Park design concept

Cèilidh at Clark Center Park

Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 to 4 p.m.

Advocates for the Oak Ridge Reservation

Opportunities for all to comment on ideas and discuss options for a new state park.

Schedule
1 p.m. – Music by local band Elza Gate: Pat Parr and Bob Cushman.
2 p.m. – Welcome and appreciations of supporters.
2:30 p.m. – Music by Nashville singer/songwriter Pat Cupples.
3:30 p.m. – Hike on the Gallaher Bend Greenway led by Larry Pounds.

River Run Outfitters will provide several kayaks from 1 until 4 p.m. for short-term use on the Pellissippi Blueway.
GREBE (Graduate Students in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution) from the University of Tennessee will offer several children’s activities and projects.

What would you like to find at the future state park?
Do you have a good name for it?

Visitors to the event will get opportunities to give feedback on plans for Clark Center Park to become a Tennessee state park.

A large display of the draft design will be posted.

Ways for comments to be shared will be provided.

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