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1st Annual Friends Update

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Monday, June 22, we gathered at the Marina for our 1st Annual Friends Update Meeting – a special evening dedicated to sharing how your generosity makes a difference at Warriors’ Path State Park. 💚

From updates by our Board of Directors to hearing from Park Manager Chris Cole about exciting projects and progress throughout the park, it was a wonderful reminder of what we can accomplish together. And of course, ice cream made the evening even sweeter! 🍦

Thank you to everyone who supports Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park through donations, volunteering, and encouragement. Your support helps us continue enhancing and preserving this special place for generations to come.

Become a Friend by donating! Remember donating to Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park guarantees your donation is directly used at Warriors’ Path.

Congrats to Carol Bowling!

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Congratulations to our incredible Board Member and Friend Carol Bowling on being named District 12-N Lion of the Decade! 🎉

This well-deserved honor recognizes Carol’s years of dedication, service, and volunteerism throughout our community. From supporting local causes to helping make Warriors’ Path State Park an even better place for everyone, Carol’s impact can be felt far and wide.

We are incredibly grateful for all she does for Kingsport, for our Park, and for the Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park organization. Please join us in congratulating Carol on this outstanding achievement! 💚👏

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A Great Location for Your Summer Event!

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The Palmer Center Foundation Amphitheater at Warriors’ Path State Park is available to rent and is the perfect setting for gatherings of all kinds. With seating for 120 people in a semi-circle arrangement, it’s ideal for:

✔️ Summer camp programs

✔️ Birthday parties

✔️ Group or church events

✔️ Music performances

✔️ Movie nights

Whether you’re planning something fun, meaningful, or memorable, this beautiful outdoor space provides a unique backdrop.

Reserve the amphitheater through the Park website or reach out with questions—we’d love to help make your event happen! 🌳✨ https://tnstateparks.com/parks/warriors-path/venues

Exploring the Park Just Got Easier!

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  • At Warriors’ Path State Park, our all-terrain wheelchair is available to help more people enjoy the outdoors! Whether it’s for recovery after surgery, mobility needs, or just making the day a little easier.
  • Want to stroll Duck Island with family but can’t manage the walk? We’ve got you covered. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
  • ✔️ All-terrain capable
  • ✔️ Accessibility in the Park
  • ✔️ FREE to check out (reservations required)
  • ✔️ Available at the marina
  • Call today to reserve: 423-239-8531

Duck Island Revival Volunteer Day!

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Saturday, March 28, 2026 8 am – noon

Meet us at the Recreation Building on Duck Island to begin removing an obsolete tennis court, creating a vibrant pollinator garden, planting native trees, and revitalizing historic picnic areas. Bring gloves, eye protection and  plenty of water to stay hydrated. Necessary tools will be provided.These improvements will help us uphold the high standard of care we strive for in Tennessee State Parks and ensure Duck Island remains a beautiful, sustainable space for generations to come. By joining us, you’ll be contributing to a project that truly makes a lasting difference for the park and the community. Register at this link.

Sponsored by Warriors’ Path State Park, Friends of Warriors’ Path, Tennessee Iris Fund, Lowe’s of Kingsport, and Ingles of Kingsport.

Friends 2025 State Conference

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Friends of Warriors’ Path was honored to attend the 20th TN State Parks’ Friends Conference in November at Paris Landing State Park.  Mary Steadman was one of the session presenters.  This conference allows Friends Groups from across the state to gather and share ideas as well as hear from some of the State Park staff. Each Friends Group is allowed to set up a table to tell about their Park and Friends Group; we took up 2 tables with permission, of course!

Lions Narnia Braille Trail Improvements & New Wardrobes!

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  • On December 4, several community partners unveiled the culmination of a two-year restoration project that refurbished and protected key components of the Lions Narnia Braille Trail of Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors’ Path State Park.
  • In 2023 the Kiwanis Club of Kingsport awarded Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park a $10,000 grant to rebuild one of the wardrobes on the Lions Narnia™ Braille Trail. Over the last two years, more community partners stepped in to protect Darrell’s Dream by replacing the other wardrobe.
  • Students from Kingsport’s Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) volunteered construction and hands-on labor for both of the Lions Narnia™ Trail’s Wardrobes. Thanks to TCAT and students for your partnership!
  • Additional grants from the Kingsport Lions Club and Engage Kingsport enabled the group to restore several of the life-size interactive exhibits among the eight sensory stations, including Tumnus Cave, the Beaver House, and Mr. Tumnus. Tele-Optics and Lions Club Members also helped upgrade all the wiring and repeaters for each sign’s audio.