The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced a $500,000 grant for land acquisition for the Virgin Falls State Natural Area. The grant is part of more than $7.5 million awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program. The state is also awarding over $1.8 million in grants from the Recreation Trails Program (RTP). The project is for the acquisition of land to adjoin the Dog Cove area of the state natural area. “I am very pleased this grant has been awarded for the Virgin Falls State Natural Area, which is truly a Tennessee treasure,” Sen. Paul Bailey, R-Sparta, said.
TDEC Announces Recreation Grant For Virgin Falls State Natural Area
Jun 9, 2021 | 6:14 PM