Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

08/27/2026

The primary mission of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park is to preserve and share the history and stories of Tennessee and Tennesseans. It seems clear that early in her life Dolly Parton decided it was her mission to make history and add to the stories of not just Tennessee and her fellow Tennesseans but also the nation and world.

Dolly’s name is engraved in the park in the Court of Three Stars. This space is for musicians that contributed to the musical heritage of the state. There is little doubt that Dolly contributed much more to the world around her than the gift of her music.

Locations in Nashville are lighting up pink in honor of her and we feel it is a small way we can acknowledge the huge impact she had.

08/24/2026

Join Ranger Lexi this coming Saturday, August 29th, to take a closer look at some of Tennessee's native wildlife and feel their pelts! All ages are welcome. Link to the event page for more information is in the comments below

08/22/2026

Great job, Ranger Lexi! Join us for the next story time at Millersville Public Library on September 16th at 10:30 a.m. when we'll have our turtle animal ambassadors with us!

08/07/2026

August is Pollinator Month! Here's some interesting information from the Friends of Harpeth River State Park on some native pollinators

DID YOU KNOW??? 😊

There are both beneficial thistles and invasive thistles. This Field Thistle, native to Tennessee, has vital ecological benefits and is a pollinator magnet! It will attract bees and butterflies and Goldfinches love the seed heads! It is also the host plant for the Painted Lady butterfly.

The Field Thistle is in the Aster family and unlike invasive Thistle it has a central taproot and does not readily spread by rhizomes.

08/05/2026

Join the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park staff at Millersville Public Library on August 19th for "Reading with a Ranger." Staff will be reading "Bug Hotel" by Libby Walden. Bug Hotel is a wonderful book for young readers that will introduce them to insect life cycles and their habitats, sustainable gardening, and wildlife conservation.

After the story, everyone will be invited to build a bug hotel to take home! This craft is first come, first serve!

08/01/2026

Today is World Ranger Day and we want to thank the park rangers at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park for the many jobs and roles they do! We also want to thank all the rangers out there that help to preserve, protect, and share the many natural, cultural, and historical places they over see!

07/29/2026

UPDATE: We have found our troop for this trip but there will be more opportunities like this in the future. Thanks to all the troops who submitted their interest!

Original Post:
Calling all Girl Scout Troops in the Nashville area!!!

We are looking for a troop to participate in Girl Scouts Love Tennessee State Parks for National Public Lands Day and the TNServes initiative in September. This event will involve a park tour, different outdoor activities, camping, and so many other fun opportunities for a troop to learn and bond!

If you're involved in a Girl Scout troop or are a troop leader interested in this opportunity, please contact Ranger Carter at [email protected]

07/28/2026

THE CARILLON IS BACK!!!

We are excited to announce that the carillon bells are back to ringing on the hour, every hour.

Next time you’re at the park, record and share a video of our carillon playing one of Tennessee’s iconic songs, and don’t forget to tag us

Stay tuned for upcoming information about a concert celebrating the return of the bells

07/15/2026

Renovation project update: Dirt is on the move in the park again!

Our main fields are currently being regraded to help with drainage and prep the ground for new sod. If you are visiting our park, please be sure to stay on the walkways to avoid disturbing the dirt and sod as it is being installed.