Chattanooga Choo Choo

Language

Tennessee Vacation - The State's Official Travel Planning Website

Make Itinerary

Get a free vacation guide.

Quick Info

Address and Phone:
1825 Pilot Knob Rd.
Eva, TN 38333

Phone: (731) 584-6356
Toll Free: (800) 714-7305

Discounts:
Group Discount, Senior Citizen Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, Personal Check

Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

City: Eva, TN
Region: West Tennessee

The park was named for General Nathan Bedford Forrest, the intrepid Confederate cavalry leader, who on November 4, 1864, attacked and destroyed the federal supply and munitions depot at (Old) Johnsonville at the mouth of Trace Creek. His operations were concentrated along the river in the vicinity of the park and the town of Eva.

In 1929 the park was dedicated to Nathan Bedford Forrest on land acquired in part from Benton County. Forrest was one of the greatest military tacticians and leaders of the American Civil War.

Pilot Knob, the highest elevation in West Tennessee, houses the Tennessee River Folklife Interpretive Center. The center features the life, ways, and customs of folks on the Tennessee River and includes musseling, crafts, commercial fishing, and more. Visitors can also enjoy browsing the gift shop that offers a large variety of TN State Park souvenirs and other items.

I-40, Exit 126, North on Hwy 641 to Camden, then East on Hwy. 191 to park.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

Site Actions

Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here's a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Humphreys County Fair

Tennessee River Folklife Museum

Tennessee River Folklife Center

Pilot Knob/Nathan Bedford Forest State Park

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Anchor Inn Motel

Upcoming events

Date: Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
Food City 500/Scott's Turfbuilder 300
Location: Bristol, TN

Date: Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
30th Annual Quilt Show and Competition
Location: Maryville, TN

Date: Jan 29, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010
Stitches-In-Time Quilt Exhibit
Location: Cleveland, TN

Date: Mar 21, 2010
Food City 500
Location: Bristol, TN

See more March events »