The center offers the opportunity for park visitors to learn more about Bowie Nature Park itself with nature exhibits, brochures and art.  The Bowie museum, in the visitor’s area of the center is sponsored by the Friends of Bowie Nature Park.  The museum provides the history of the Bowie family and the history of the park, their gift to Fairview. The center contains a “Discovery Room” as well as being a classroom that will offer a hands on learning environment encouraging people to discover our natural wonders.  The center also contains staff offices and public restrooms.

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND THANKS GO TO
THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTORS:

• Dean Shelton - Common Birds of the Feeder Painting

• Tracy England - Wildlife Paintings

• Wiley Mangrum - Nature Collections

• Tommy Scails - Ceramic Plate

• Lisa Parham - Butterfly Mural and exhibit design

• Anton Weiss - Heart of Bowie Nature Park - Sculpture

• Gene Elliott - Wetland Painting

• Betty Hyche - Photographs "From Egg to Fledge"

• Mary Clinard - Painting

• Paul Davison - Elk Antlers

• Dave Brogan - Pelts, Basket, Arrow Heads

• Petsmart - Aquariums

• D&H Concrete - Track Stepping Stones

• Lisa Parham - Butterfly Mural

• Mac McGeehee - Bench

• Eileen Brogan - Topographical Map

• Keven Barnhill HWY & Taxidermy Studio - Several Animal Mounts

Exhibit Sponsorship

• Dan and Dianne Ellis

• Franklin National Bank

• Discovery Table for the Discovery Room

Bowie Park & Nature Center
7211 Bowie Lake Road
Fairview, TN 37062
Tel: (615) 799-5544
Email: bowiepark@fairview-tn.org

Park Hours
Sunrise to Sunset - Year Round

Nature Center Hours
Tues. - Sat. [10:00 - 4:00]
Closed - Sunday & Monday

Bowie Nature Center
Winter Hours
Open Tuesday - Friday [10:00 - 4:00]
Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Trail Closures:
At any time, Trails may be closed
due to wet conditions, it is
advisable to call before riding
by calling 799-5544 Ext. 1.