The 4th Annual Lighting of the Tower Christmas Celebration will be held Dec. 7 from 5 - 7:30 P.M. at  Edgar Evins State Park, between Smithville and Cookeville.

Kick start the Christmas season with an evening with Santa, festive holiday refreshments and caroling while we light up the park tower. Be sure to dress appropriately for indoors and outdoors and come prepared to sing (or listen).  Bring your homemade Christmas cookies and finger foods to share. Meet up at 5:00 p.m. at the park office for refreshments and stay for the lighting of the tower at 6:00 p.m. followed by a visit with the jolly old fellow himself. Check out the Edgar Evins State Park Facebook page or the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park page at www.facebook.com/friendsofeesp  for a complete schedule of events, or visit the park website at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/edgar-evins.  For questions contact Ranger Lee Chadwell at the park office: (931)  646-3080 or 1-800-250-8619.