Exploring This Local Park In Tennessee Is The Definition Of An Underrated Adventure
By Chris Dodge|Published December 12, 2023
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My name is Chris Dodge and I live right here in the great state of Tennessee. My family and I are full adventurers filled with passion to see the amazing things our state has to offer. We are avid hikers and have explored many different places in Tennessee and beyond but we are always thankful to be living in such a glorious state.
As a kid, you are always told not to play with your food, but I have learned as an adult just how fun it really can be. So imagine my excitement on discovering a new park in Tennessee that is based on a popular snack. Welcome to Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, Tennessee, the ultimate playground honoring this famous and delicious snack company that’s just as sweet as it sounds. Even better? At this unique Tennessee park, you are encouraged to play with your food.
Did you know that while taking a sweet bite of a Little Debbie snack you are enjoying a little piece of Tennessee? That’s right, Little Debbie comes from the Volunteer State and now the little town of Collegedale, which is just outside of Chattanooga, has a brand new park showcasing these nostalgic little snacks.
The park features a sculpture of Little Debbie herself holding a plate of Swiss Roles. As heartwarming as that might seem, it is only the beginning of the sculptures you will find all throughout the park.
A lot of the set pieces in the park are nostalgic and bring back memories of lunchtime snacks during school or sneaking extra sweets from your grandparent's house. One of my favorites is the Nutty Buddy because it always felt like you were getting two snacks for the price of one!
The Cosmic Brownies are also a fun addition where they are stacked high and have a bite taken out of them. The slashes of colors on the chocolatey goodness make this sculpture extra sweet.
The park isn’t without a more traditional playground -- kids will be delighted to see other unique structures and inspirations to the imagination in the form of a jungle gym.
From kids to adults, it’s tough to deny the allure of the Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, Tennessee. Whether you bring a picnic (possibly filled with a particular popular snack brand) or you come to snap a picture in front of the sculptures, one thing is sure, this is one fun park!
Did you know this isn’t the only fun playground in town? Check out the Imagination Station, who knew so much childlike fun could be found in one small town.
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