State of Tennessee

Educational Program Request Initiation

Thank you for considering Tennessee State Parks for an educational program.

Educational programs support student learning.

Before Submitting a Request

Visit https://tnstateparks.com/about/find-a-park to help you select a park.
See what each park offers by visiting the park's "For Educator" webpage.
Access the "For Educator" webpage by clicking the "Activities" tab in the left toolbar.

Submit a Request

Complete the form below.
Be as specific in your request as possible.
Submitting this form begins the scheduling process.
All requests are considered pending until confirmed by the park you select.

Apply for Funding

Grant funding may be available to support schools facing financial barriers.
Full or partial funding may cover bus costs, park program fees, and park shelter rentals.
Provide your best estimate for transportation costs.
Awarded funds will be reimbursed after the field trip.
Click here to learn more about the funding process.

To begin your request, submit the form below.

Please allow ten (10) days for processing.

Are you an educational institution requesting a program for a group of PreK - 12th grade students?*

Yes No

Educational Institutions Include: Public, Private, or Homeschool Groups

Please contact the park using the phone number listed on their park website.

Click here to access individual park websites.

School Name*

Select Your School's County*

School Zip Code*

Select an Experience*

Field Trip to a Tennessee State Park Ranger Visit to Your School Virtual Connection

Virtual connections are available at many but not all parks.

Will this be your first educational/school experience with Tennessee State Parks?*

Yes No

Select a Tennessee State Park to Work with*

Select Preferred Date*

Select Alternative Date*

Are your dates flexible?*

Yes No

Grade Band - Select up to 2*

PreK-2nd 3rd - 5th 6th - 8th 9th - 12th

Estimated Number of Student Participants*

Estimated Number of Chaperones*

Describe the Requested Program or Experience *

Group Coordinator Name*

First Name

Last Name

Group Coordinator Phone*

Group Coordinator Email*

Confirm Group Coordinator Email *

Would you like to apply for financial support for your field trip?*

Yes No

Is this a Tennessee Title 1 school?*

Yes No

Is this a non-profit group or 501-C3?*

Yes No

Transportation Cost *

Are you requesting funding to cover park program fees?*

Yes No

What barriers impact your group as to need financial support for this educational experience?*

1 - 4 bullet points or sentences