WAYNESBORO – Tennessee State Parks officials will hold a community meeting April 6 to inform the public about the future Buffalo River State Park.

The gathering will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse/Administrative Building, 100 Court Circle, No. 400, in Waynesboro.

Parks staff will present the known details about the park, explain possibilities for stakeholder engagement in the development of the park, and outline opportunities to stay informed about stakeholder engagement. The event will include information on how to receive future updates about the park.

Located in the hills and river bends of Wayne County near the Perry County line, Buffalo River State Park will be on 448 acres, with the combination of open pastures, wooded hillsides, and more than two miles of river frontage – including the largest horseshoe bend on the Buffalo River.

A total of 14 new Tennessee State Parks will be established under Gov. Bill Lee, setting the Tennessee record for the most state parks created by one administration. Information on all future parks can be found online at tnstateparks.com/about/future-state-parks.

State parks, important venues for outdoor recreation, are significant contributors to local economies, public health, and quality of life. Tennessee State Parks is committed to providing a quality state parks system, including the opportunity to grow the system and ensure increased access for Tennesseans and other visitors.