The Special Use Permit (SUP) program authorizes activities that provide benefit to an individual, group or organization, rather than the public at large; and that require written authorization and some degree of management control in order to protect park resources and the public interest.
Examples include commercial photography and filming, weddings, remembrance events, 1st Amendment activities, rights-of-way/easements and scattering of ashes.
Special Event Permits (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Special Use Permits are granted for specific periods of time and specific locations. Certain fees and insurance requirements may apply.
Please allow time for applications to be processed. Applications must be submitted at minimum 30 days prior to any special event, filming and/or photography project to accommodate permitting and park planning and compliance process. Every effort will be made to accommodate permit applications sooner if allowed by processes. Please contact the Special Use Coordinator at 931-232-0826.
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Download and complete the application for a Special Use Permit
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Include a non-refundable $50 application fee
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Please mail completed Special Use Permit applications to:
Fort Donelson Battlefield
174 National Cemetery Drive
Post Office Box 434
Dover, TN 37058
SUP Forms
SUP General Application (pdf)
Filming Forms
Filming Application Short Form (pdf)
Filming Application Long Form (pdf)
