Permit now required at local state park for photography sessions that includes photographer having a minimum $1 million dollar liability insurance policy.

Photography in Tennessee State Parks — Tennessee State Parks (tnstateparks.com)

One Lawrence County woman took to social media to express her displeasure for the new permit required at David Crockett State Park for photography sessions where she shared the following photos of the permit, and stated:

"Ok David Crockett State Park sorry but no. I will not be doing that. No more pics in Crockett park.

ETA: this does not mean you can’t take photos of your kiddos playing or family members. This is for anyone receiving payment for photos."

Some of the requirements in permit are that the photographer have a minimum liability insurance policy of $1 million dollars that list David Crockett State Park where the photographer is responsible for any injuries that could occur and/or damage to any equipment.

On David Crockett State Park's website in their rules they do state that permits are required for public assemblies, meetings where it does not specifically state photography, but most likely would fall into the category listed as "other public
expressions."

Here is the rule per David Crockett State Park website:

"0400-02-02-.19 PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES, MEETINGS.

(1) Public meetings, assemblies, gatherings, demonstrations, parades and other public
expressions of views are permitted within park areas on lands which are open to the general
public provided a permit has been issued by the Park Manager.

(2) Any application for such a permit shall set forth the name of the applicant, the date, time,
duration, nature and place of the proposed event, and estimate of the number of persons
expected to attend, and a statement of equipment and facilities to be used in connection
therewith.

(3) The Park Manager shall issue a permit on proper application unless:
(a) A prior application for the same time and place has been made which has been or will
be granted; or
(b) The event will present a clear and present danger to the public health or safety; or
(c) The event is of such nature or duration that it cannot reasonably be accommodated in
the particular park area applied for."