Angel's Hollow State Park to Be Dedicated Nov. 6
Tennessee's 70th state park will be dedicated Friday, November 6, at a ceremony in Sale Creek.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in National Parks
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Tennessee State Parks will dedicate Angel's Hollow State Park on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at 16705 Coulterville Road in Sale Creek. The park combines 1,305 acres of McDonald Farm transferred by Hamilton County with existing state parcels to total 2,500 acres.
Why it matters
The dedication adds a 2,500-acre park to Tennessee's state park system, which Gov. Bill Lee has expanded by 14 parks during his tenure. The park will also directly connect to Cumberland Trail State Park, extending recreational access in the region.
Hamilton County transferred 1,305 acres of McDonald Farm to the State of Tennessee, and the combined park will total 2,500 acres once existing state parcels are included. The park will be the state's 70th, and the visitor center will border 300 acres of county-owned land including the fairgrounds.
The players
Gov. Bill Lee
Governor of Tennessee who established 14 new state parks during his tenure, including Angel's Hollow.
Tennessee State Parks
The state agency responsible for managing Tennessee's park system, which will dedicate Angel's Hollow State Park.
The details
The dedication ceremony will take place at 16705 Coulterville Road in Sale Creek, where the visitor center will be located. Angel's Hollow will encompass a large portion of McDonald Farm and will connect directly to Cumberland Trail State Park.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m.: Dedication ceremony at 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek.
Season Trajectory
Angel's Hollow is part of a statewide push under Gov. Bill Lee, who established 14 new state parks during his tenure. The park's direct connection to Cumberland Trail State Park extends an existing regional trail network.
Visitors planning to attend the November 6 dedication should note the 4:00 p.m. start time at 16705 Coulterville Road in Sale Creek. The park's connection to Cumberland Trail State Park may open new hiking routes for those traveling through the region.
The takeaway
Angel's Hollow State Park adds 2,500 acres of public land to Tennessee's system, and its trail connections make it worth noting for anyone planning travel in the Sale Creek area.
Further reading
For more on the state's protected lands, browse National Parks coverage across Tennessee.
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