After Failed Land Swap, McDonald Farm to Become New Tennessee State Park

After failed land swap, McDonald Farm to become new Tennessee state park

Tennessee plans to transform McDonald Farm into its 70th state park, with $45.3 million in funding, preserving history and boosting local economies and recreation.

McDonald Farm set to become 70th Tennessee state park

SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Ever since Hamilton County acquired McDonald Farm in 2021, there have been a lot of discussions about how to best utilize that land in Sale Creek along the Hamilton-Rhea county border. Initially, the county acquired the property to industrialize it. However, many residents wished for the land to be conserved, and a study presented last year stated that the cost of putting in appropriate manufacturing infrastructure woul…

State, Hamilton County Announce Plans For State Park At McDonald Farm

State park slated for historic Hamilton County farm

The proposed development of over 1,300 acres into a state park marks a significant effort in park system expansion and conservation. With plans to connect the Cumberland Trail to Sale Creek, the new park represents a strategic move in Tennessee's efforts to bolster outdoor recreation and natural resource preservation.

Hamilton County Plans New State Park at McDonald Farm - Hits 96

Photo Courtesy of Old McDonald Farm In The Know with Gino… Hamilton County is taking significant steps toward creating a new state park on the historic McDonald Farm, a move backed by local officials and state leaders. Announced on Sunday, the plan aims to transform more than 1,300 acres of the property into a major recreational and conservation site, with funding from the state’s proposed budget. Governor Bill Lee‘s budget proposal includes $45…