Tue
Apr 7 2009
09:44 am

This might be the best deal in Tennessee. If you haven't eaten way too much at Cumberland Mountain State Park you've missed one of our treasures.
From the release...
Eight State Park Restaurants Serving Traditional Easter Buffet
Enjoy food, friends and family at Tennessee State Parks this Easter Sunday

NASHVILLE – Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family while surrounding yourself with Tennessee’s natural wonders on Easter Sunday.

All eight Tennessee State Parks restaurants will be open on Sunday, April 12, 2009, serving up a traditional Easter Sunday Buffet. Buffet selections and prices will vary from $12.95 to $15.95. Price does not include drink, tax or gratuity. Special prices for kids and seniors over 62 are available. The Easter Buffet will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. until closing at state park restaurants across Tennessee.

Tennessee State Park restaurants serving the Easter Buffet include:

§ Cumberland Mountain State Park -- (931) 484-7186

§ David Crockett State Park (Lawrenceburg) -- (931) 762-9541

§ Fall Creek Falls State Park -- (423) 881-5241

§ Henry Horton State Park -- (931) 364-2222

§ Montgomery Bell State Park -- (615) 797-3101

§ Natchez Trace State Park -- (731) 968-8176

§ Paris Landing State Park -- (731) 642-4311

§ Pickwick Landing State Park -- (731) 689-3135

If you want to treat yourself or your family to an Easter weekend or an overnight stay, the following Tennessee State Park inns are offering a variety of special packages from one- and two-night stays and featuring meals for two, along with other amenities. Easter weekend packages range from $70 to $150 depending on the location and length of stay, excluding tax and gratuity. For reservations or additional information, please contact the inn directly at:

§ Fall Creek Falls State Park -- (800) 250-8610

§ Henry Horton State Park -- (800) 250-8612

§ Montgomery Bell State Park -- (800) 250-8613

§ Natchez Trace State Park -- (800) 250-8616

§ Paris Landing State Park -- (800) 250-8614

§ Pickwick Landing State Park -- (800) 250-8615

Tennessee has 53 state parks and 79 natural areas with a wide range of recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, swimming, golf, boating, whitewater rafting and more. The state parks system includes resort parks with inns, conference centers and restaurants. Tennessee State Parks and natural areas also play an important role in environmental protection of ecologically significant land and preservation of cultural and historic sites. To learn more about what’s available at Tennessee State Parks, visit the Web site at (link...).

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