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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) leaders and a group of East Tennessee legislators toured a property owned by Paint Oak LLC in Hamblen County this week, recognizing the company for its remediation efforts at the site. Paint Oak …
Tennessee State Parks officials and legislators cut the ribbon today to open a new Fall Creek Falls State Park Visitors Center, a $2.7 million, 4,800-sq.-ft. facility made possible by an investment by the Tennessee General Assembly. “This is a special day …
Tennessee State Parks will host volunteer events in September across the state as part of First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative. “We are proud to partner for the second year with Tennessee State Parks and bring Tennessee Serves volunteer …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced the 2020 grant cycle for public recreation. The grant cycle will include funding from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the …
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park will host a special event Friday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. for the state’s official 75th anniversary commemoration of the conclusion of World War II. The event will be at the World War II Memorial on the Farmer’s Market side …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized six of the 56 Tennessee State Parks with platinum level status for their performance in environmental sustainability in the state’s Go Green With Us program. “Our state parks …
Tennessee State Parks has announced that the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) will be a virtual event this year for the health and safety of riders and park personnel. “This is a great event for cyclists across our state, and the virtual format will …
Tennessee State Parks are providing a 10-percent discount for Tennessee residents to enjoy overnight accommodations through a new Tennessee Resident Discount Program, applying to most campsites, cabins and lodge rooms across the state. “Our parks belong to …
Dodd Galbreath, conservationist and founding director of Lipscomb University’s Institute for Sustainable Practice, and Bobby Fulcher, a park manager with over 40 years of service to Tennessee State Parks, have each been named winner of the 2020 Robert …
Gov. Bill Lee and other state officials today launched construction of a two-story visitor center and a new 6,381-square-foot restaurant representing $8.25 million in capital improvements at the park. “Our state parks are a great source of pride for …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a 6.7-mile extension of the existing precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury on the Emory River in Morgan County. Additionally, a new precautionary advisory due …
After a successful virtual 5K race for World Bee Day, Tennessee State Parks will host two virtual races for Independence Day weekend, running July 3-6. The parks will host the Red, White and Raptors virtual 5K or 1 Miler that weekend. It will also host the …
Tennessee State Parks is alerting visitors to Rock Island State Park that swimming locations in the river gorge section of the park will need to be closed in the coming weeks due to water releases at Great Falls Dam. Park officials are also encouraging …
Tennessee State Parks will be conducting timber harvests and sales at Mousetail Landing State Park and Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park due to storm damage over the winter and spring. This action will necessitate the temporary closing of some trails. Park …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers today announced the winners of the 2020 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards. “Tennesseans continue to show their commitment to the …
Tennessee State Parks are offering volunteer events at all 56 state parks and two state natural areas, most on Saturday, June 27, for Tennessee Promise scholars to fulfill their community service hours. “We are pleased once again to be involved in the …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will host a Virtual Summer Camp for environmental education geared for students K-12 in June and July through social media platforms. “We know many young people are being impacted by COVID-19 …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced three loans totaling $44.1 million for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to improve water …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced two loans totaling $3,925,000 for the City of Huntland to improve water infrastructure. The loans for Huntland are among …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $493,000 loan for the Town of Caryville and the Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission to improve water …
