Office/Visitor Center Closed due to Coronavirus, Refuge Lands Open
The US Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the suspension
of operations at several
refuge visitor centers and offices for Tennessee and Cross Creeks National
Wildlife Refuges (NWR), effective March 20, 2020. Refuge
offices will remain open, but will have limited exposure to the public. The refuge lands, roads and areas will remain
open to provide opportunities for recreation and relaxation.
The Tennessee NWR Visitor Center and headquarters is located at
1371 Wildlife Drive in Springville, TN; the Duck River subheadquarters office
is located at 550 Refuge Lane in New Johnsonville, TN; the Cross Creeks NWR
Visitor Center is located at 643 Wildlife Road in Dover, TN.
We are proud to provide opportunities for safe, enjoyable outdoor experiences at many of our national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries during the coronavirus pandemic. If visiting one of our locations, it is critically important to follow guidance from the CDC and state and local public health authorities on social distancing, avoiding overcrowding and exercising good hygiene. If a parking lot is full when you visit, please do not stop. We understand that the outdoors can help relieve stress, but these guidelines must be followed for our public health and safety. For now, refuge visitor centers and other public facilities are closed and most scheduled events have been postponed. For more information visit our webpage, FWS Coronavirus Response.
Last Updated: Apr 09, 2020