Friends of Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

09/19/2026

The Texoma Outlaws just took the stage! Don't miss them, come on out to the Eva Beach!

09/19/2026

Texoma Outlaws takes the stage around 5pm. Come on out to the Eva Beach Music and Arts Festival for a great time with them. Still have several music acts on stage before them....and Plenty of shade!

09/19/2026

🔥🐷 WHOLE HOG BBQ COOKOUT! 🐷🔥

Eva Volunteer Fire Department, in partnership with Sandy River Volunteer Fire Department, is firing up the cookers for a Whole Hog BBQ Cookout!

📅 September 19th, 2026
📍 Eva Beach Music & Arts Festival
⏰ Serving starts at 11:00 AM

🍽️ $12 BBQ Plate — BBQ with fixings & a drink
🥪 $8 BBQ Sandwich — BBQ sandwich & a drink

Come enjoy some great BBQ, great music, and a great day at the festival while supporting your local volunteer fire departments! 🚒❤️

Bring your appetite and come see us! 🔥🐷

09/05/2026

Join us Friday, Sept. 18th, for dinner and music on the first night of the Eva Beach Music & Arts Festival! 🎶🌭 We hope to see you there!

09/05/2026

08/22/2026

Excited to feature this food vendor! Help support our local fire departments.

08/21/2026

We can't wait. You still have a little time to register for craft vendor booths!

08/01/2026

We have some of the best Rangers around....and we aren't biased at all!

HAPPY WORLD RANGER DAY! We are thankful that TN State Park Rangers put their hearts and souls into conserving, protecting, and educating the communities they serve and the beautiful parks that we all love.

07/15/2026

As a Tennessee State Parks manager, Josh Justice loves to share his passions with young visitors!

Growing up in Eastern Kentucky, Josh grew to love the outdoors. Now, as a park manager at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, he facilitates snake education programs, helping kids ensure their love of nature outweighs their fear of reptiles.

Read more about Josh Justice in our July/August issue at tnconservationist.org!