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Flying a drone at Norris Dam State Park, Knoxville

No-flyLast verified Nov 8, 2026 · 3 public sources
Can you fly a drone here?

No. Norris Dam is a Tennessee state park, and Tennessee State Parks prohibits drones in state parks except in rare circumstances. TVA also bans drones over its dam reservations.

Status
No-fly
Airspace
Class G
LAANC
Not required
Land manager
Tennessee State Parks (TDEC)

Drone rules at Norris Dam State Park

  • Tennessee State Parks prohibits drone use in state parks and state natural areas except in rare circumstances.
  • If you need an exception for a specific project, contact the park office before your visit.
  • TVA prohibits drones over developed TVA land, including dam reservations.

Nearby restrictions

  • Check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in a LAANC or B4UFLY app before every flight.

Sources

↗ Tennessee State Parks: photography and drone policy↗ TVA: rules for use of TVA public lands↗ FAA UAS Facility Map data

Norris Dam State Park drone FAQ

Can you fly a drone at Norris Dam State Park?

No. Norris Dam is a Tennessee state park, and Tennessee State Parks prohibits drones in state parks except in rare circumstances. TVA also bans drones over its dam reservations.