Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $950,000 loan for the First Utility District of Hawkins County to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced three new members to Tennessee Sustainable Spirits (TNSS), a program aimed at reducing environmental impact and operational costs associated with energy and natural resource use …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today welcomed Clayton Homes of Bean Station, a Tennessee-based producer of manufactured homes, into the Tennessee Green Star Partnership. This is the third Clayton Homes site in Tennessee …
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) leaders today lauded a year of significant strides in capital projects at Tennessee State Parks in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with even greater expectations for the parks in 2021. “This …
Camping in the last two months reached historic highs in Tennessee State Parks. The parks saw 62,124 nights camping in October, a one-month record for camping stays in the system, topping the mark of 57,472 nights set in June 2020. November saw over 36,000 …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced the winners of the 2020 Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards. “We congratulate these winners who are …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) have announced 16 leaders in health and wellness, technology and community development as its inaugural advisory board for the Healthy Parks …
Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors’ Path State Park will be closed Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for a Day of Caring at the park. The effort is to gather leaves, plant greenery, mulch, pressure wash playground equipment, weed, and clean …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Frozen Head State Park in Wartburg as the 2020 State Park of the Year. “This is a tribute to the dedication of the hard-working staff at Frozen Head,” TDEC Deputy Commissioner …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Warriors’ Path State Park for excellence in sustainability as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “Sustainability is an important part of our mission at …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Norris Dam State Park in Rocky Top for excellence in customer engagement as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “One the most important aspects of what …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Montgomery Bell State Park for excellence in facilities management as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “The team at Montgomery Bell has been involved …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Booker T. Washington State Park for excellence in interpretation as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “The staff at Booker T. Washington is meeting …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Fall Creek Falls State Park for excellence in resource management as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of our most …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized Cummins Falls State Park for excellence in innovation as part of the 2020 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “The staff at Cummins Falls has faced challenges and has …
Tennessee State Parks officials Tuesday opened 10 fully restored rustic cabins at Standing Stone State Park, a $1.4 million project that upgraded cabins constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression. “With many people …
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) officials Tuesday opened a new $2.4 million, 5,400-sq.-ft. visitors center at Cummins Falls State Park just north of Cookeville. “This is an outstanding facility for Cummins Falls,” TDEC …
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | 09:48am The Norris Dam State Park West Campground will close on Nov. 1 for a water tower replacement project. The project will begin Nov. 2 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of April 2021. The West Campground is at the …
The State of Tennessee is offering lead testing in water to Head Start, Early Head Start, state-licensed child-care centers, and public schools at no cost to facilities that choose to voluntarily participate in the program. The Tennessee Department of …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today released an online StoryMap to help tell Tennessee’s story on water infrastructure as part of the nationwide initiative Imagine a Day Without Water on Oct. 21. The StoryMap depicts a …
