Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As introduced, designates certain portions of the Duck River and certain portions of various creeks as Class II pastoral river areas. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13.

SB 278 designates specific river segments in Tennessee as Class II pastoral river areas, adding them to the state's scenic river preservation system. It directly affects the Duck River segment within Hickman County, plus Beaverdam Creek, Lick Creek, Piney River, and Swan Creek segments in Hickman, Williamson, and Dickson counties. The bill amends existing law to formally include these waterways under Class II protection, which limits development and commercial activities to preserve natural character. This change ensures these designated river areas receive consistent preservation standards under Tennessee’s scenic river framework. The bill does not create new regulations but expands the current system to cover these additional segments.