The public is invited to the South Cumberland State Park Visitors’ Center from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, to view the exhibit spaces being renovated. The new open-concept, brightly painted areas feature a native plant exhibit, an upgraded log cabin to explore, interactive computer displays, a display about the Hike into History Challenge hikes, and more.
Highlights of the day include a chance to visit with Davy Crockett (Park Manager George Shinn) and be part of “Tennessee’s 50,000 Trees” event.
Flo Wilson and Mary Priestley, members of the board of Friends of South Cumberland, spearheaded the renovation project, which began last spring. Wilson organized the volunteers, who painted and provided carpentry services. Priestley led a group to update and redesign the exhibits, which had not been changed since the center opened.
“The visitors’ center has always been on target in presenting the important themes of the natural and cultural history of this place,” Priestley said. “We’ve built on those themes, tweaked a few things and put a new spin on others. It’s the same place, just with a fresh look.”
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