From songbirds in the trees to blooming native wildflowers to flowing rivers teeming with wildlife, Tennessee is incredibly diverse—but it wasn’t always that way.
Looking Back: History of Conservation in Tennessee
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Streams, Rivers, & Wetlands
2023 Conservation Achievement Award Winners
This year, the Federation celebrated 17 individuals and companies from across the state who are conserving our wildlife and wild places.
Trashing America the Beautiful
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Americans marvel at the beauty of our country. We seem blessed to have it all, from arctic mountains to tropical waters....
A Little Litter Adds Up To Big Problems For Wildlife
Despite public education efforts, Tennessee’s litter problem hasn’t improved. And studies are finding litter is more harmful to wildlife than we thought—from releasing toxins when it’s eaten to...
Tennessee’s Leaders in Conservation Honored at 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards
On Friday, May 10, Tennessee Wildlife Federation hosted its 54th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards at Loveless Cafe Barn, in Nashville. “The diverse group of award winners today serves as a...
Commercial Paddlecraft Rental Rules Pass
Permits and Safety Briefings Now Required Last month, the Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission—the governing body that oversees the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)—unanimously...
In Memory of Chairman Emeritus John O. “Jack” Gayden
Friend, mentor, and conservationist. On October 5, 2018, Tennessee Wildlife Federation lost a longtime friend, board of directors Chairman Emeritus, and one of our strongest advocates—Dr. John...
Hear from Candidate Bill Lee on Conservation
The Race for Governor is in its final stretch. And Tennessee Wildlife Federation is bringing conservation to the conversation. Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources directly impact every...
Hear from Candidate Karl Dean on Conservation
The Race for Governor is in its final stretch. And Tennessee Wildlife Federation is bringing conservation to the conversation. Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources directly impact every...
Working in D.C. for Tennessee’s Wildlife
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is engaging in conservation policy at the federal level like never before. Because of the nature of federal legislation and congressional processes, our work comes...
Legislative Updates from Tennessee’s Capitol
Tennessee Wildlife Federation was founded on the principle of shaping and advocating for sound conservation policy at local, state, and national levels. This year was no exception as we leveraged...
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