Friends of Montgomery Bell State Park

05/26/2026

05/18/2026

Lots of activities planned for this Memorial Day weekend!

05/18/2026

Registration ends soon!

🌱Registration is now open for Montgomery Bell’s annual JR ranger camp! The camp takes place June 1-5, 2026 from 8am-12pm.

Kids will hike🥾, kayak🛶, swim🏊🏼‍♀️, and more!

‼️Space is limited and going quick‼️

Follow the link to register now: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/montgomery-bell/ #/?event=junior-ranger-camp-mbsp-2026

05/12/2026

Join us and Ranger Sarah this Sunday!

🌲Join us May 17, 2026 to dedicate part of the Montgomery Bell Trail to the Old Growth Forest Network. This event takes place from 1pm- 3pm.🌲

This is a free event open to all ages! We hope to see you there!

For more information and registration please visit the link: https://tnstateparks.com/events/old-growth-forest-dedication

04/18/2026

Kno wut I mean?

This rainy Saturday has us thinking of summer sunshine and our main man Ernest! We're less than 2 months away from the biggest event of the year!!

Details for the event can be found by following the link below. We'll release a finalized schedule a few weeks before the event.

Can't wait to see everyone there!!

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/montgomery-bell/ #/?event=ernest-day-2026

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

Check out the artists around the park today! Don’t forget to stop by the lodge at 2pm for the show and sale! You can take home a part of the park that’s being painted RIGHT NOW by a local artist!