Department of Environment & Conservation Press Releases

• Published on September 24, 2021 - 20:03 GMT

  Tennessee State Parks Hosting Tennessee Serves, Extended National Public Lands Day Events Beginning September 25

  Beginning Sept. 25, Tennessee State Parks will host volunteer events through the month of October in support of First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves monthly challenge. “The relationship between Tennessee Serves and Tennessee State Parks is a natural fit …

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• Published on September 22, 2021 - 14:28 GMT

  Tennessee To Leverage State Lands for Tourism in Rural, Distressed Counties

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), which operates all 56 Tennessee State Parks and 84 state natural areas, today announced the launch of an economic development initiative to grow tourism in rural, distressed counties in …

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• Published on September 20, 2021 - 15:27 GMT

  Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Bedford, Maury, Meigs, Montgomery Counties September 25

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Bedford, Maury, Meigs, and Montgomery counties Saturday September 25. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous …

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• Published on September 17, 2021 - 17:54 GMT

  144 Acres Donated to T.O. Fuller State Park

  Tennessee State Parks officials today announced the addition of 144 acres to T.O. Fuller State Park, a donation to the park by philanthropists Hugh and Margaret Jones Fraser and the Carrington Jones family of Memphis. “We are fortunate to have such …

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• Published on September 13, 2021 - 15:50 GMT

  Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Cocke, Coffee, Dickson, Overton Counties September 18

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Cocke, Coffee, Dickson, and Overton counties on Saturday September 18. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous …

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• Published on September 13, 2021 - 15:50 GMT

  'Super Bowl of Marbles' at Standing Stone State Park Saturday

  Building on a rich cultural tradition, Standing Stone State Park will host the National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship and Festival on Saturday, Sept. 18, drawing some of the country’s best players to Tennessee. Players will match skills in what is known …

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• Published on September 7, 2021 - 15:59 GMT

  Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Union, Washington, Williamson Counties September 11

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Union, Washington, and Williamson counties on Saturday, September 11. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous …

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• Published on August 27, 2021 - 18:47 GMT

  Lee, TDEC Announce $1 Million Loan for Etowah Water Improvements

  Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $1 million loan for the Town of Etowah to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two approved by the Tennessee Local …

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• Published on August 27, 2021 - 18:47 GMT

  Lee, TDEC Announce $275,000 Loan for Arthur-Shawanee Utility District Water Improvements

  Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $275,000 loan for the Arthur-Shawanee Utility District in Harrogate to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two …

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• Published on August 26, 2021 - 21:56 GMT

  Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park Honored for Customer Engagement

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has named Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park in Delano its top park in the state for customer engagement, part of the 2021 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. The park was honored …

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• Published on August 26, 2021 - 21:56 GMT

  Johnsonville State Historic Park Honored for Resource Management

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Johnsonville State Historic Park in New Johnsonville for resource management as part of the 2021 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. The park received the honor at a recent …

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• Published on August 26, 2021 - 21:56 GMT

  Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Honored for Facilities Management

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has named Pickett CCC Memorial State Park in Jamestown its top park in the state for facilities management, part of the 2021 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. The park received the …

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• Published on August 26, 2021 - 21:56 GMT

  Pickwick Landing State Park Honored for Sustainability

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Pickwick Landing State Park in Counce for sustainability as part of the 2021 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. The park received the honor at a recent park management …

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• Published on August 26, 2021 - 21:56 GMT

  Warriors' Path State Park Honored for Innovation

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Warriors’ Path State Park in Kingsport as its top park in the state for innovation, part of the 2021 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. The park received the honor at a …

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• Published on August 26, 2021 - 19:21 GMT

  Cummins Falls State Park Named State Park of the Year in Tennessee

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has named Cummins Falls State Park in Cookeville as its Park of the Year as part of the 2021 Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. “We couldn’t be more thrilled than to recognize Cummins …

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• Published on August 26, 2021 - 19:21 GMT

  Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Honored for Interpretation

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park with the Tennessee State Parks Award for Excellence in Interpretation. The park received the honor at a recent park management conference at …

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• Published on August 23, 2021 - 19:41 GMT

  Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Henry, Marshall, Warren Counties August 28

  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Henry, Marshall, and Warren counties on Saturday, Aug. 28. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – …

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• Published on August 17, 2021 - 14:38 GMT

  TDEC Announces End to Vehicle Emissions Testing in Five Tennessee Counties Effective Jan. 14, 2022

  NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced today that vehicle emissions testing in five Tennessee counties will end on Jan. 14, 2022 now that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to …

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• Published on July 28, 2021 - 16:47 GMT

  Lee, TDEC Announce $6.4 Million in Loans for Westmoreland Water Improvements

  Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced two loans totaling $6,487,000 for the City of Westmoreland to improve water infrastructure. The loans are among eight approved …

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• Published on July 28, 2021 - 16:47 GMT

  Lee, TDEC Announce $8 Million Loan for White House Water Improvements

  Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced an $8 million loan for the City of White House to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of eight approved by the …

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