Road Closures and Travel Advisory: UPDATE

January 18, 2018

Natchez Trace Parkway law enforcement rangers recommend travelers avoid several sections of the Parkway due to hazardous roadway conditions. Snow and ice covers much of the Parkway in Tennessee and Alabama. Shaded areas in Mississippi continue to thaw slowly, but still pose roadway hazards.

Natchez Trace Parkway Road Closures and Travel Advisory

January 16, 2018

A travel advisory is in effect for the entire Natchez Trace Parkway. Ice and snow are accumulating rapidly. Rangers report hazardous conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses, and are responding to multiple motor vehicle accidents and collisions. Rangers advise travelers to stay off the Parkway.

Natchez Trace Parkway Winter Weather and Traveler Advisory

January 11, 2018

A traveler advisory is in effect for the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway from the Tennessee/Alabama line (milepost 342) to Nashville, TN (milepost 444).

The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin

January 9, 2018

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on January 20, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. 

“WONDERS OF THE WINTER STARS!”

January 5, 2018

Rainwater Observatory in French Camp, Mississippi will be offering a free program for this winter season called “WONDERS OF THE WINTER STARS!” 

Natchez Trace Parkway Trail Volunteer Training Event

January 5, 2018

Natchez Trace Parkway Trail Volunteer Training Event
Saturday, January 13 at Parkway Ridgeland Maintenance Office, Milepost 102.4

Early Morning Traffic Safety Checkpoints

December 20, 2017

Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers have conducted early morning traffic safety checkpoints around the Tupelo area.  These checkpoints are designed to remove impaired drivers, unlicensed drivers, and unlawfully operated vehicles from the Parkway during periods of peak traffic.

Natchez Trace Parkway Removes Stairs from Emerald Mound

December 19, 2017

In an effort to preserve Emerald Mound, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) removed the stairs that lead to the top of one of its secondary mounds.

Icon Entertainment Group is Proud to See the Johnny Cash Museum and Patsy Cline Museum Both Mentioned in National Geographic’s “The Cool List 2018”

December 16, 2017

Icon Entertainment Group is Proud to See the Johnny Cash Museum and Patsy Cline Museum Both Mentioned in National Geographic’s “The Cool List 2018”

Visitor Services Reduced as Natchez Trace Parkway Renovates Visitor Center

December 15, 2017

The Parkway Visitor Center will be closed for renovations starting January 1, 2018, and is expected to remain closed until February 12, 2018.