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

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

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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.

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Places to stay

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

Country Junction

Anchor Inn Motel

Anchor Inn Marina

Nolan House Bed & Breakfast

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
Location: Franklin, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
Location: Cookeville, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
7th Annual Stoddart Open House
Location: Crawford, TN

Date: Nov 10, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
6th Annual Trees of Christmas
Location: Lawrenceburg, TN

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