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Our Rich Heritage and History Today Hawkins County has a population of over fifty thousand. Church Hill is the largest city, followed by Rogersville, Mount Carmel, Surgoinsville, and Bulls Gap.

The Hawkins County school system supports
twelve elementary schools, three middle schools,
three high schools, and an enrichment center.
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Enjoy an Outing in Our Parks Laurel Run Park, set stunningly along the placid Holston River, is operated by Hawkins County as a municipal park.

This beautiful park includes river-access, a mountain creek, playground equipment, tennis courts, softball and baseball fields, and more.

The park is open year round. Picnic shelters are available for reservation.   Learn More >>
A Good Mix of Industry and Agriculture Hawkins County is a great place for industry and farming. The education of our workforce is as fertile as our rolling farmlands.
Discover Hawkins Counties fine area public schools, colleges & universities, and major institutions.

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Do You Have An Emergency Plan? Your family's safety depends on preparing for the unexpected.

Check out our Emergency Management Agency Preparedness section to help develop your plan.

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Joe and Kristie Lindsey, Caretakers

Contact Information:
Parks and Recreation Office  
150 East Washington Street, Suite 2
Rogersville, TN  37857
423-272-7359
8:00 a.m. -  8:00 p.m.  Monday – Friday

 

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Laurel Run Park-

This is a beautiful and easily assessable park located along the Holston River in Hawkins County.  The 440acre park was ceded to the county in 1984 after the filming of the major motion picture, The River, starring Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek.

This park offers a variety of activities for the entire family.  There is a playground, tennis and basketball courts, softball fields, a 1-mile paved walking path, hiking trails and a boat ramp.  Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed at all times in the park.

The scenic Laurel Run Falls is a short 20-minute hike, and an additional 20-minute hike will take you to Kiner Creek Falls.  There are 37 ½ miles of hiking trails in combination with Bays Mountain Park.  There is a partially completed log cabin on the park grounds.  A variety of animals have been sighted within the park, such as bears, turkey, deer, otters, and coyotes.  

There is a small picturesque outdoor amphitheater located on the grounds, along with multiple covered picnic tables that may be reserved for family celebrations, company picnics, or weddings.  There is a small fee when reserving the picnic shelters and the reservation period is April 1 thru October 31.

The park is free, open year round, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, but hours will vary depending on the season.  

If you would like additional information, have an interest in volunteering, or would like to make a donation, please contact Joe or Kristie Lindsey at 423-357-8110.   

Park Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
364 Laurel Run Park Road
Church Hill, TN  37642
423-357-8110
(No Mail Received At This Address)

St. Claire Park-

This park offers a variety of activities for the entire family.  There is a playground, tennis and basketball courts, baseball/softball fields. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed at all times in the park.

There are multiple covered picnic tables that may be reserved for family celebrations, and company picnics.  There is a small fee when reserving the picnic shelters and the reservation period is April 1 thru October 31.

The park is free, open year round, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. It is currently open 8 a.m. to Dusk.

If you would like additional information, have an interest in volunteering, or would like to make a donation, please contact:

Joe or Kristie Lindsey 

423-357-8110.   
120 St. Clair Park Circle
Bulls Gap, TN  37711
(No Mail Received At This Address)