Management

The management team and entire staff of the Natchez Trace Parkway are dedicated to preserving the resources of the Natchez Trace Parkway for future generations. In addition, the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield Site, and Brices Crossroads National Battlefield Site are all administered by the Natchez Trace Parkway. For more information about park management you may contact the Superintendent's Office.

Doug Neighbor, Superintendent
Natchez Trace Parkway
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804
662-680-4005

 
 

Park Planning Documents

 
State of the Park Report for the Natchez Trace Parkway
State of the Park Report for the Natchez Trace Parkway. Click on the picture to to be able to download a PDF version of the report.

NPS

State of the Park Report for the Natchez Trace Parkway:
The purpose of this State of the Park report for Natchez Trace Parkway is to:

  1. Provide to visitors and the American public a snapshot of the status and trend in the condition of a park's priority resources and values;
  2. Summarize and communicate complex scientific, scholarly, and park operations factual information and expert opinion using non-technical language and a visual format;
  3. Highlight park stewardship activities and accomplishments to maintain or improve the State of the Park;
  4. Identify key issues and challenges facing the park to help inform park management planning.

    View website version of the Natchez Trace Parkway State of the Park report
 
The cover of the park's foundation document, showing the Birdsong Hollow double-arch bridge along the Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway Foundation Document.

Foundation Document

Completed in October 2014, the Natchez Trace Parkway's foundation document (PDF) is a formal statement of the parkway's core mission and provides a basic understanding of the park's purpose, significance, and fundamental resources and values. It serves as the basis for park management decisions and answers critical questions such as what are the park's legal and policy requirements, special mandates, and key planning and data needs.

For the full report please
e-mail us or call 1-800-305-7417 and we will mail you a hard copy version.

 
LRIP Cover
The Natchez Trace Parkway Long-Range Interpretive Plan cover page. If you would like a digital copy of our Long Range Interpretative Plan please e-mail us or call 1-800-305-7417

The Long-Range Interpretive Plan (LRIP) outlines recommendations for future interpretive services, facilities, media, and community relationships. During the planning process, park staff, partners, and stakeholders worked together to develop a comprehensive tool that outlines visitor experiences, education, and recreation opportunities through which audiences can connect to the resources and stories of a park. The goal is to promote park resource values through purposefully planned audience experiences.

If you would like a hard copy of our Long Range Interpretative Plan please e-mail us or call 1-800-305-7417

Last updated: June 18, 2022

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone:

800 305-7417
The Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo, MS, is open 9am-4:30pm seven days a week. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.

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