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Public Meeting for Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park Thursday March 12, 2026 at Kingston Community Center

By Ronni Chase Mar 1, 2026 | 7:33 PM

Tennessee State Parks will hold an open house Thursday, March 12 seeking the public’s input on the future of the new Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park.

The gathering will be in the large meeting room of the

Kingston Community Center

201 Patton Ferry Road

Kingston, TN

The public may attend anytime from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (EDT).

The park site is currently operated by the City of Kingston and is open for use by the public, but it is transitioning into a state park.

The state is forming a Master Plan for the park and welcomes everyone to express their views on what they envision for it. The Master Plan establishes a comprehensive, long-term vision for the park, defining how the park’s cultural, natural, and recreational resources will be protected, interpreted, and enhanced over time.

The state is seeking public comments on an online survey available on the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation website.