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Address and Phone:
Off Hwy. 58, north of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 00000

Phone: (423) 894-4955

Booker T. Washington State Park

City: Chattanooga, TN
Region: East Tennessee

Situated on the shores of scenic Chickamauga Lake not far from the city of Chattanooga is 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park. The parks is named in honor of the famous leader, Booker Taliaferro Washington. Washington was born into slavery at Hale's Ford, Virginia, but with great determination he secured an education and went on to become one of our great Americans. He is perhaps best known as a former president of the Tuskegee Institute, a black organization for higher education.



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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Moccasin Bend Golf Club

Chattanooga Choo Choo Holiday Inn

Hamilton Place Mall

Dragon Dreams Museum & Gift Shop

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Hampton Inn - Hixson

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Mayor's Mansion Inn

Ramada Ltd. I-24/Lookout Mtn.

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 6, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Tennessee Numismatic Society Fall Coin & Currency Show
Location: Chattanooga, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Dickson's Christmas in the Country
Location: Dickson, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Christmas in the Country
Location: Dickson, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009 - Nov 8, 2009
Holiday Bazaar
Location: Greeneville, TN

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