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National Park Service, UT announce new partnership for park management program
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Ariana Joy Cobler , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points This partnership is for the university's Outdoor Recreation and Park Management program. The National Park Service has formed a partnership with the University of Tennessee.
The National Park Service has formed a partnership with the University of Tennessee. This partnership is for the university's Outdoor Recreation and Park Management program. The program is based at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
The partnership aims to create a career pipeline for students and address staffing needs at regional parks. It also seeks to address research needs at these parks.
Further details about the partnership and its goals are available from the source. The partnership connects the university with national parks, providing opportunities for students and supporting park management.
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Category: parks Published: August 20, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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