Red Clay State Historic Park

10/12/2026

Today and every day, we celebrate the rich culture and heritage of our past, present and future and honor the resilience of our ancestors. ❤️

10/10/2026

👕Women's T-Shirts Have Arrived!👕

Our gift shop now offers a women's tee in addition to our wide selection of unisex shirts. The Folk Raven & Folk Rabbit designs from American Backcountry are printed on Bella Canvas and come in two colors each.

(Folk Raven- Toast & Vintage Denim, pictured here & Folk Rabbit- Vintage Brown & Maroon, pictured here.)

Stop by our gift shop and get yours today!

Gift shop hours: Sunday-Monday 1:00pm-4:30pm & Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm.

10/09/2026

Welcome to Red Clay State Historic Park, where natural and cultural history intertwine! Whether you’re a history buff or a nature nerd, we’ve got a beautiful piece of Tennessee to share with you.

Visit us to learn about Red Clay’s role in the story of the Cherokee, take a trek through our native grassland, or visit the sacred Blue Hole Spring.

For more information, visit our Tennessee State Parks website here: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/red-clay

10/09/2026

Come see Ranger Taylor at the Green Eyes Festival on October 17th to hear some Cherokee stories about the monsters that lurk in the mountains!

Ready to hear some great stories?🟢🟢

Ranger Taylor Young, a park interpretive ranger at Red Clay State Historical Park, will be returning to the Green Eyes Festival stage! Named 2025’s Outstanding New Interpreter by the National Association for Interpretation for her dedication to connecting children to history and nature, Ranger Young is an amazing educator and storyteller who we can’t wait for you all to hear from!

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fungi in the Forest Homeschool Day today!

Students learned about the different parts of mushrooms and the role of fungi in our ecosystem. After the lesson, students got outside to find and describe fungi using words, pictures, and numbers.

Classes like this are a great reminder that if you slow down and look, there’s a whole world of fungus to see!

10/05/2026

Go visit our friends at Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park for their VERY FIRST interpretive programming a: a Tennessee State Park!

10/04/2026

Calling all leaf peepers! 🍁👀

The gorgeous hues of fall are starting to show at Red Clay! Fall colors will *likely* peak towards the end of October. Stay tuned for more fall colors updates!

Photo was taken on 10/3/26 along the Blue Hole Trail.

10/03/2026

🌳🥾New shirts have arrived at Red Clay!🥾🌳

This Retro Stamp design from American Backcountry is printed on Tultex shirts and comes in two colors, Heather Rust and Heather Graphite (pictured here.)

Stop by the gift shop and get yours today!

Gift shop hours: Sunday-Monday 1:00pm-4:30pm & Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm.

09/28/2026

UPDATE: We’ve worked with the community to figure out who this baby belongs to. Thanks for the help!

‼️🐾Lost Dog Found at Red Clay🐾‼️

Is anyone in the area missing a dog?
She was found at Red Clay State Park.

If this is your dog, please call or stop by the park to claim her.

09/26/2026

🐾Bark Ranger bowls are here!🐾

Hydrate your furry friend with these travel-friendly collapsible bowls. The bowls feature a handy carabiner that make trips to the park fun and hassle-free!

Stop by the gift shop to get one for your Bark Ranger today!

Gift shop hours: Sunday-Monday 1:00pm-4:30pm & Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm.