Tennessee State Parks remain open and free of charge for outdoor recreation as the COVID-19 outbreak intensifies nationwide.
State park officials are continuing to monitor the impact of the coronavirus in Tennessee and believe that local parks are a useful destination to find solitude while improving mental and physical health, according to a news release.
"Many Tennesseans are going through a stressful time right now, and being outside can help relieve some of that stress and improve our overall well-being," TDEC Deputy Commissioner Jim Bryson said in a statement.
There are 56 state parks in Tennessee that offer a variety of outdoor experiences. The Cumberland Trail features stunning trail segments and parks like Panther Creek provide beginner-friendly biking trails.
For individuals who are not invested in physical activity, paved trails at Radnor Lake and Long Hunter offer birdwatching and wildflower walks.
Officials for Tennessee State Parks encourage visitors to follow the current guidelines that are recommended by the Center for Disease Control and to use discretion based on personal health.
(Read more: Details on what Tennessee State Parks are doing to keep visitors healthy)