Tennessee State Parks Near Jonesborough

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area highlights one of Tennessee’s most important frontier landmarks, where settlers formed the Watauga Association and patriots gathered before the Battle of Kings Mountain. The site features a museum, historic structures, and seasonal living-history programs.

Head of the Crow State Park features wooded ridges, clear creeks, and a small lake area that supports fishing and paddling. The park is known for its calm setting, picnic spaces, and accessible nature experiences close to the Tri-Cities region.