Friends Of Cordell Hull

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

We’ve got 6 spots left for our hands-on broom making class with Skip and Susan Peek! With over 25 years of experience in this Appalachian tradition, they’ll guide participants through the art of crafting timeless household brooms. Beginners welcome!

To register, call the park office at (931) 864-3247 or visit https://reserve.tnstateparks.com/register/broom-making-class-cordell-June-2

This program is made possible through the support of the Tennessee Arts Commission.

05/27/2026

Join us for a caving trip into Bunkum Cave as we explore the interior of the cave system! We will identify an array of cave features and troglofauna, discuss the importance of clean caving, and practice safe caving recreation skills.

Before registering, please read the Essential Eligibility Criteria under the program on our website to get a better understanding of this tour.

To register, visit: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cordell-hull-birthplace

05/24/2026

Bunkum Cave is open to the public with a permit from May 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026.

Here are a few things you can do to protect our natural resource and its inhabitants:
• Get a required free permit here: https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/caving_bunkum_cave

• Decontaminate your clothes and gear before and after! Diseases such as White-nose Syndrome can be transferred to other areas on your shoes and gear. This can cause an already declining bat population to suffer even greater.https://rebuild.tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/Clean_Caving_Guidelines.pdf

• Watch where you are walking! Cave Salamanders love to hide on rocks and Tennessee Cave Salamanders and Crawfish live in the puddles within the cave. When walking into the cave do your best to stay out of the pools of water.

• Talk in a low whisper. Residents of the cave are used to a very quiet space.

• Don’t blind the wildlife or others! When observing in the cave try to avoid directly shining the light into the eyes of wildlife, they are used to a very dark space.

• Don’t touch or pick up the wildlife. Avoid disturbing cave organisms or their environment.

• Pack out everything you pack in.

• Stay on established trials. Try not to disturb the cave formations and surfaces.
*For more information on decontamination visit:https://a92d7ec1-5917-432b-ae81-9996297444b0.filesusr.com/ugd/89ad3b_08588927deb04c37a2ba97bbc75a95f8.pdf
*For more information on safe caving visit: https://www.saveyourcaves.org/learn/cave-safely.html orhttps://caves.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Guide_to_Resp_Caving_2016.pdf

05/20/2026

May is Historic Preservation Month!

Historic Preservation Month celebrates the preservation of historic sites, landmarks, and artifacts that preserve the past for future generations.

Join us for a unique tour experience where participants will view the ongoing preservation efforts at the historic cabin, learn about the future plans for the museum, and have the opportunity to view artifacts from the Cordell Hull Library and Archives that are not currently on display to the public.

To register for this event visit https://tnstateparks.com/events/historic-preservation-month-behind-scenes-preservation-tour

05/05/2026

Lots of fun and informative programs going on this Mother's Day weekend at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park! We'd love for you to join us!

For more information or to register, please visit our website and navigate to happenings. https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cordell-hull-birthplace