Thanksgiving at Tennessee State Parks
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    November 4, 2025  |

    Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with family around a great meal. But if you're focused on all of the cooking and cleaning, the holiday can feel more stressful than you'd like. This year, let Tennessee State Parks take on the meal, and you just gather with the people you love most. Tennessee State Parks will host Thanksgiving meals featuring the holiday staples and southern favorites! Make it more than a meal by turning your visit into a getaway with on-site accommodations and free guided hikes the day after Thanksgiving.

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    David Crockett State Park • Lawrenceburg, TN • Lunch

    Join The Restaurant at David Crockett for a homestyle Thanksgiving meal! With holiday favorites like Southern-style fried catfish, turkey, and pumpkin pie, your whole family is sure to enjoy all the fun of the holiday (but without the cleanup!)

    Reservations are not required or accepted. First-come, first-served, but the entire party must be present prior to seating.

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    Trip tip: Extend your stay by booking a cabin or a campsite at David Crockett.

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    Pickwick Landing State Park • Counce, TN • Lunch & Dinner

    This Thanksgiving, treat your family to a meal by the lake. The Restaurant at Pickwick Landing will host a Thanksgiving buffet with holiday favorites like turkey, chicken, cornbread dressing, and your choice of fruit cobbler.

    Reservations are not required but preferred for parties of 6 or more. Reservations are accepted through November 26th.

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    Trip tip: Extend your stay by booking a campsite, cabin, or lodge room at Pickwick Landing.

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    Henry Horton State Park • Chapel Hill, TN • Lunch

    Join The Restaurant at Henry Horton for a Thanksgiving buffet! This hearty meal will satisfy the whole family with staples like beef pot roast, sweet potato casserole, and bourbon pecan pie.

    Reservations are required. Reservations are accepted until November 12th.

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    Trip tip: Extend your stay by booking a campsite, cabin, or lodge room at Henry Horton.

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    Cumberland Mountain State Park • Crossville, TN • Lunch

    The Restaurant at Cumberland Mountain State Park will host a Thanksgiving buffet that's sure to make your family feel satisfied for days! With homestyle holiday favorites like oven-roasted turkey breast and southern glazed ham and sweet treats like Tennessee banana pudding and pecan pie, you'll be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy quality time with your family.

    Reservations are not required or accepted. First-come, first-served, with the entire party present to be seated. 

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    Trip tip: Extend your stay by booking a cabin or campsite at Cumberland Mountain.

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    Fall Creek Falls State Park • Spencer, TN • Lunch

    What's better than a Thanksgiving buffet filled with all of your favorites (that you didn't have to cook!)? One that's lakeside! Join the Restaurant at Fall Creek Falls for an incredible meal and an even better view!

    Reservations are required and accepted until November 24th.

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    Trip tip: Extend your stay by booking a lodge room, cabin, or campsite at Fall Creek Falls.

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    Paris Landing State Park • Buchanan, TN • Lunch

    You can get the best of both worlds this holiday season at Paris Landing when you join them for a family-style meal with a view of Kentucky Lake. Join the Restaurant at Paris Landing for all of your holiday favorites, including turkey and cornbread dressing.

    Reservations are not required or accepted. The meal will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

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    Trip tip: Extend your stay by booking a lodge room, cabin, or campsite at Paris Landing.

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    SOLD OUT Montgomery Bell State Park • Burns, TN • Lunch

    The Restaurant at Montgomery Bell will be offering a Thanksgiving Day Lunch Buffet with holiday favorites! 

    While reservations are full, you can add your name to the wait list by calling or texting 615-289-1153. Wait list applicants will receive notifications three days prior to the event.

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    Trip tip: Extend your stay by booking a lodge room or cabin at Montgomery Bell.

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    Spend More Time at the Parks this Thanksgiving

    Many of our Tennessee State Parks will host a unique, guided hike on the day after Thanksgiving. Check out the available hikes now:

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