Several Tennessee State Parks were named “Best” in Tennessee by readers of The Tennessee Magazine. The publication announced the winners of its annual Best of Tennessee Readers’ Choice Awards earlier this month.
Hundreds of entries were submitted nominating the best food, attractions and accommodations across the state. The annual statewide awards program seeks to determine the best Tennessee has to offer. The ballot is divided into six categories – eats, destination and recreation, the arts, getaways, shopping and events.
In east Tennessee, Roan Mountain was named the best state park and Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park was named the best outdoor adventure for rafting the Ocoee. In west Tennessee, Chickasaw State Park was named the best state park, the best camping spot and the best hiking trail and Reelfoot Lake State Park was named the best outdoor adventure. For middle Tennessee, Fall Creek Falls State Park was named the best state park, the best camping spot, the best hiking trail and the best outdoor adventure.
“Congratulations to each of these great TN State Parks,” TDEC Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill said. “We are honored to have readers of The Tennessee Magazine recognize our parks.”
A complete list of winners, runners-up and an interactive map are available on the magazine’s website at www.tnmagazine.org.