This Enchanting Star Park Will Let You Experience Tennessee Like Never Before

If you’re a fan of stars and planets, then you probably spend quite a bit of time following NASA on the news and staring through your own telescope. Still, sometimes it’s just not enough to look up at the sky within the heart of suburbia. No, you should be stargazing at Edgar Evins State Park. If you’re located in Tennessee and are looking for a magical Friday night, we think you need to pack up a blanket and get ready for a visual adventure.

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Edgar Evins State Park - Instagram Edgar Evins State Park is located right on the banks of Center Hill Lake, a beautiful spot that truly encompasses the heart of Tennessee. Rolling hills, expansive lakes. What else do you need?! Edgar Evins State Park - Instagram Many a local has used the park for night sky viewing due to its distance from Tennessee cities and the constant light of suburbia. The darkness makes for a clear view straight to the heavens. Edgar Evins State Park - Instagram Edgar Evins is actually the closest night sky viewing park to Nashville, since it sits roughly seventy miles east of the city center. At just over an hour in the car you can experience a truly immersive evening of stargazing. Edgar Evins State Park - Instagram Although beautiful at every time of the year - take this gorgeous autumn picture - everything goes calm and the view gets stunning once the sun sets. TN State Parks Here you can see a photograph taken by a Tennessee local and featured by Tennessee State Parks. Nighttime photography is encouraged, and the park even offers classes sporadically throughout the year. To help you document your experience, of course. Edgar Evins State Park - Facebook If you are going to visit, keep in mind that the park closes at 10:30, so you may want to rent out a cabin or campsite if you're looking to stay late. Happy star hunting!

If you’re hungry after all that stargazing, this iconic Tennessee bbq spot will surely hit the mark.