Tennessee Dedicates 70th State Park, Angel’s Hollow, Near McDonald Farm
Tennessee has dedicated Angel's Hollow State Park, its 70th state park, in Hamilton County, near McDonald Farm. The dedication coincided with the kickoff of the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair at McDonald Farm.
Chattanooga, TN, November 6, 2026 — Tennessee officially welcomed its 70th state park with the dedication of Angel’s Hollow State Park. The new park is located in Hamilton County, adjacent to McDonald Farm.
The dedication ceremony for Angel’s Hollow State Park occurred concurrently with the commencement of the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair. This fair is also being held at McDonald Farm, the same general vicinity as the newly dedicated park.
Angel’s Hollow State Park marks a significant expansion of Tennessee’s state park system, bringing the total number of parks to seventy. The park’s location in Hamilton County places it in a region that is now home to both a new state park and a long-standing community event.
Details regarding the specific features or acreage of Angel’s Hollow State Park were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact date of the dedication and the fair’s kickoff were not specified. The summary does not include information about any officials who may have been present for the dedication ceremony or the fair’s opening.
The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair is a recurring event that takes place at McDonald Farm. The proximity of the state park’s dedication to this fair’s opening suggests a strategic timing for the announcement or ceremonies, drawing attention to the new park during a period of community gathering.
The establishment of a new state park typically involves extensive planning and land acquisition processes, aiming to preserve natural resources and provide recreational opportunities. As Tennessee’s 70th state park, Angel’s Hollow is now part of a network dedicated to conservation and public access across the state.
Further information about Angel’s Hollow State Park, including its planned amenities, management, and specific conservation goals, is anticipated to become available as it is integrated into the Tennessee State Parks system.
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