The push to electrify America’s roadways has reached Tennessee state parks in recent years, as the state partnered with electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian to install electric car chargers in some of the most remote areas of the state.
For example, Fall Creek Falls State Park, the largest and most visited state park in Tennessee, now has chargers at two locations within the park. The park is located in rural Pikeville, Tennessee, approximately two hours or 126 miles from the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
The partnership between the state and the company aims to encourage the use of electric vehicles in Tennessee and support the state’s efforts to promote sustainable transportation. Installing these chargers in state parks makes them more accessible to residents and visitors alike, while also promoting tourism for EV owners….