Event Brief
Fort Southwest Point Named Tennessee’s 66th State Park
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Roane County celebrates with state officials as Fort Southwest Point is dedicated as Tennessee’s newest state park.
WHO: Roane County leaders, state officials, and community members; Roane County Executive Wade Creswell
WHAT: Official dedication of Fort Southwest Point as Tennessee’s 66th state park, alongside a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 12:26 PM ET
WHERE: Roane County, Tennessee
WHY: Roane County marked historic milestones with the official dedication of the state park and a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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