Tarra Turns 40

January 27, 2014

On the third Saturday of each month, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Welcome Center is open to the public and will host a presentation from Sanctuary staff at 2:30. On Saturday, February 15, join us as we take a look at Tarra at forty and share some highlights from her recent past.

NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY EXPERIENCING ICY CONDITIONS ON THE SOUTHERN 10 MILES OF THE PARKWAY WEATHER ADVISORY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

January 24, 2014

As a result of winter weather conditions, the Natchez Trace Parkway has issued a travelers advisory for sections of the Parkway in Adams County in Mississippi. The Parkway is experiencing […]

Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway

January 20, 2014

TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct four prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Lee County, MS and Pontotoc County, MS between the dates of January 21 and January 24.

The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association

January 17, 2014

TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway

January 14, 2014

TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Lee County, MS between the dates of January 15 and January 17.

The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association

December 18, 2013

TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

Natchez Trace Parkway Traveler Advisory Winter Weather Alert

December 10, 2013

TUPELO, MS: A traveler advisory is in effect for northern portions of the Natchez Trace Parkway, effective from 9:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, through 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10.

Natchez Trace Parkway Temporary Bridge Closure in Colbert and Lauderdale County, Alabama

December 10, 2013

CHEROKEE, AL: Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that repairs on the bridge over the Tennessee River near Cherokee, Alabama requires the closure of the bridge during part of the day on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. The closure should not exceed two hours. A steel joint in the surface of the bridge will be replaced.

Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Junior Ranger Program

December 3, 2013

TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “The Natchez Trace Toy Box,” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Junior Rangers will learn about toys that children played with in the 1800s and have a chance to try them out. Jacobs ladders, buzz saws, and tops are just a few examples of the toys that will be available for children to try. Participants may make a toy to take home.

Natchez Hills Vineyard Christmas Dinner Concert

November 25, 2013

A celebratory Natchez Hills Vineyard Christmas Dinner Concert  will be presented by Natchez Hills Vineyard on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 in  the Vineyard’s 4,000 sq ft Event Hall located on […]