For immediate release November 23, 2005

STATE PARK RESTAURANTS SERVING TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING MEAL
Enjoy food, friends and family at eight Tennessee State Parks this Thanksgiving Day

Nashville, Tenn. – Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family while surrounding yourself with Tennessee’s natural wonders during this season of thanksgiving.

Tennessee State Parks officials are pleased to announce that all eight state park restaurants will be open Thursday, November 24, serving up a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. Thanksgiving turkey and all the traditional trimmings, along with an assortment of desserts, will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. until closing at state parks’ restaurants across Tennessee.

Here is a list of Tennessee State Park restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner:

Cumberland Mountain State Park ......... (931) 484-7186
David Crockett State Park (Lawrenceburg) ......... (931) 762-9541
Fall Creek Falls State Park ......... (423) 881-5241
Henry Horton State Park ......... (931) 364-2222
Montgomery Bell State Park ......... (615) 797-3101
Natchez Trace State Park ......... (731) 968-8176
Paris Landing State Park ......... (731) 642-4311
Pickwick Landing State Park ......... (731) 689-3135

Tennessee's 54 state parks offer diverse natural, recreational and cultural experiences for individuals, families, or business and professional groups. State park features range from pristine natural areas to 18-hole championship golf courses. For a free brochure about Tennessee State Parks, call 888-867-2757. For additional information, visit our Web site at www.tnstateparks.com.

For more information contact: