Opportunities From: Tennessee State Parks

Come help out during the Horton 100!

The Horton 100 is a two-day, fully supported cycling event hosted at Henry Horton State Park. Volunteers are needed with rider registration and general event support! All volunteers will report to the Lodge at the start of their shift for instructions. This event qualifies for TN Promise hours. If there is a specific time you would like to assist, please email the site coordinator.

Volunteers can assist with rider check in, packet distribution, and general event questions during the following times:  

Friday, April 24 

2:30 PM – 6:00 PM 

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM 

(Registration is open 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM) 

Saturday, April 25 

5:45 AM – 8:30 AM 

(Registration opens 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM) 

Sunday, April 26 

5:45 AM – 8:30 AM 

(Registration open 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM) 

Come help out during the Horton 100!

SAG (Support and Gear) volunteers assist riders at designated rest stops along the route. Responsibilities include helping set up hydration/snack stations, refilling supplies, greeting riders, and providing encouragement throughout the morning.  

All SAG volunteers must report to the Lodge at Henry Horton State Park as early as 6:00 AM to receive assignments and instructions. Volunteers should be prepared to drive up to 30 minutes from the park to their designated SAG location. 

If you would like to volunteer during a specific time or at a specific location, please email the site supervisor to schedule your time in advance.

Saturday, April 25 

Hickory Hill Methodist Church 

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM 

Bell Buckle Post Office 

7:30 AM – 10:00 AM 

Christ Baptist Church 

7:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

Nash Family Creamery 

7:30 AM – 3:30 PM 

Sunday, April 26 

Eagleville City Hall 

7:00 AM – 9:30 AM  

Peacock Hill Park 

7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

On this workday we will continue to work on a section of trail near the inner and outer loops. Activities will include raising up the trail tread by hand shoveling material and tamping it in. Requirements are closed toe shoes, gloves and enough water and snacks to get through 3 hours of work. Protective eyewear is always a good idea. The meet up location is at the maintenance yard off of Warner Rd.

Join us for an educational session about the use of herbicides on our park. Learn how to properly mix, use, and evaluate the effectiveness of herbicides and their use against invasive species. After the learning about herbicides and application methods, get hands-on experience with herbicide use while helping treat our wetland area. This is a perfect opportunity for people looking to build their experience and skills in habitat management.

The Herbicide Workshop will meet at the Wetland Trailhead at 9am on Friday, June 5th. This program will be in coordination with Quail Forever and their habitat management team.

This program requires special eligibility criteria, please visit our website for more information about the program's accessibility needs. Guests will be hiking varied amounts, expect around 1 to 2 miles of hiking.  Guests will need to carry a backpack spray, typically weighing between 20 to 30 lbs.bs when completely full. Accommodations can be made for people unable to carry the backpack sprayer. 

Please wear closed-toed shoes and wear clothing that can get dirty. Please wear long-sleeves and pants. Guests are recommended to bring their own gloves. Any additional safety gear will be provided. 

Participants must register to participate due to liability waiver requirements and a limited number of backpack sprayers.

Join us once a month to help out in various ways around the park. Each month we will be having a different opportunity so be sure to check back for updates. Please be sure to wear the proper clothing for the project of the month and always bring water.

March 7th - Weed Wrangle Event! Help plant seeds in various areas across the park for the 12th annual Tennessee State Parks Weed Wrangle. Please register under the "2026 Weed Wrangle" Opportunity on our volunteer page 

Join us for our weed wrangle event where we will be hosting a seeding event aimed at plant native plants in an area that was overrun by invasive species.

This event will take place at multiple locations around the park, but all participants will meet at the storybook trailhead to begin the day. We will meet on Saturday, March 7th at 9am to go over the seeding process before seeding across the park.

Guests are welcome to bring their own gloves, but gloves will be provided. All seeding materials should be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring water, snacks, bug spray, and any other personally needed materials. Please wear closed toed shoes that are comfortable for walking and working. Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty.

This event is open to all guests. Please read the Essential Eligibility Criteria document for more information on accessibility. For questions regarding accessibility, or any other questions about the program, please reach out to Interpretive Ranger Bell at (629) 235-2477 or Hannah.L.Bell@tn.gov.

This event is in partnership with Quail Forever, which provided funding and support for seed purchases.

Any and all things Disc Golf related.

General course maintenance, cleanup, assistance with projects, and support.

The Duck River Disc Golf Club has on-going tasks available to support the park and the creation of a new course behind the park cabins. Please use the email attached for further information. 

This is an ongoing opportunity for those who are volunteering at the park to satisfy their Tn Promise hours outside of specific volunteer events . Work tasks include, but are not limited too: River bank and Road way clean up, Trail work, cleaning, and natural resource management.

 This is an ongoing opportunity for those who are volunteering at the park outside of specific volunteer events for hours towards educational, scholarship, or community service. Work tasks include, but are not limited too: River bank and Road way clean up, Trail work, cleaning, and natural resource management.

This is for individuals to keep track of hours they volunteer on the MTB trail project for days other than organized trail workdays. Individuals who use this registration have obtained approval by Ranger staff

* Volunteers are required to make contact with Ranger Staff prior to working on the trial. If individuals work without contacting Ranger staff, they will be asked to leave. 

Please Contact Ranger Jesse Jewell for further information @ (931) 494-6660 or jesse.jewell@tn.gov