Stay & gather
A hotel, guest lodging, conference center, and event spaces for visitors and the community.
A proposed destination rooted in Tuskegee
The next legacy can bloom here.
They know the names. Now it is time to know the place. Discover a vision for hospitality, culture, wellness, and opportunity in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Explore the visionConceptual rendering · Subject to change
A place worthy of its story
Rooted in legacy. Designed for what’s next.
Generations of Tuskegee leaders have shaped education, agriculture, science, aviation, and culture far beyond this community. Tuskegee Tiger Lily Park imagines a destination that welcomes the world to the place behind that legacy.
Envisioned for a proposed site of approximately 112 acres near Interstate 85, the park is currently in predevelopment. Feasibility, site due diligence, and planning will determine what can responsibly move forward.
The proposed experience
A destination to gather, restore, and discover.
The concept brings several experiences together in a walkable setting. All elements remain subject to feasibility and final planning.
Rest & explore
A wellness spa, gardens, trails, and spaces to slow down and reconnect.
Taste & create
Farm-to-table dining, local retail, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and artisans.
Learn & remember
Interpretive experiences that connect Tuskegee's stories with new generations.
Celebrate
Proposed performance, theater, and outdoor gathering spaces for shared moments.
Grow locally
A vision designed to strengthen local enterprise, jobs, and visitor connections across Macon County.
Why legacy blooms
The seed was planted here.
Before the institution that became Tuskegee University, Lewis and Sarah “Sallie” Adams and their community were already building pathways to education and practical skills. That spirit of collective action runs through Tuskegee's story.
From Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver to the Tuskegee Airmen, this place has repeatedly turned vision into lasting impact. The park concept seeks to honor those stories and create room for what comes next.
The first light
Help turn possibility into a plan.
The current campaign supports predevelopment: the professional work needed to evaluate the opportunity and prepare for an informed decision.
Predevelopment support does not guarantee construction. Charitable contributions do not provide equity, repayment rights, or a financial return.
What this stage supports
- Independent market and feasibility analysis
- Site rights, surveys, and due diligence
- Legal, financial, and governance readiness
- Architectural and technical planning
- Project coordination and campaign communications
Connect with the project
Be part of the conversation about Tuskegee's next chapter.
Have a question, an idea, or a skill to contribute? Connect with us about community involvement, partnerships, sponsorships, or planning.
Dr. Lucenia W. Dunn · CEO/Chair
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