Two New Bridges Opened on the Natchez Trace Parkway

December 26, 2011

Two new bridges will open today as part of the ongoing Highway 6 construction project being completed by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). Over the past two years, Natchez Trace Parkway traffic was detoured while the new bridges were constructed over the future Highway 6 crossing.

Pedaling toward a better world: Cyclists riding down the Natchez Trace to raise awareness of poverty housing

November 21, 2011

This spring a group of cyclists will pedal down the Natchez Trace Parkway as a part of the fifth annual Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure, an endeavor that supports The Fuller Center for Housing’s mission to eliminate poverty housing. The ride will cover more than 400 miles over the course of one week with an average of 65 miles a day.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, November 26, 2011

November 4, 2011

The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will perform living history demonstrations that show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840.

Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items to Second Harvest Food Bank Gain Free Admission to Frist Center Galleries Mondays through Dec. 26

November 2, 2011

In what has become a holiday tradition at the Frist Center, visitors bringing non-perishable food items to the Frist Center on Mondays in November and December receive free admission to the Frist Center’s galleries.

Natchez Trace Parkway to Host Choctaw Heritage Celebration

October 21, 2011

The Natchez Trace Parkway is pleased to host the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for a Choctaw Heritage Celebration on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The event, in commemoration of American Indian Heritage Month, will be held at the Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266), just north of Tupelo, MS, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Natchez Trace Parkway Detour at Highway 412 in Tennessee

October 12, 2011

Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce a detour at milepost 391, east of Hohenwald, TN, at Highway 412 starting on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is widening TN Highway 412. A longer Parkway bridge at milepost 391.3 will be constructed to span the enlarged highway.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, October 22, 2011

October 6, 2011

The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will perform living history demonstrations that show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840.

Natchez Trace Parkway Hosts Meriwether Lewis Arts and Craft Festival

September 26, 2011

The Natchez Trace Parkway will host the annual Meriwether Lewis Arts and Craft Festival at the Meriwether Lewis Monument Site (Mile Post 385.9). The festival is sponsored by the Maury County Arts Guild and will take place October 8 and 9, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, September 24

September 9, 2011

The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will perform living history demonstrations that show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840.

Recent Donation for Directory on Court Square in Waynesboro

September 1, 2011

It is always special when someone makes a donation to their local chamber of commerce, especially when the contribution allows the chamber to better market the community’s assets.