The Federation celebrated a milestone at the 17th annual Davis P. Rice Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt, surpassing 2,000 youth participants since the event’s inception.
2,000 and Counting: A Duck Hunter’s Legacy Lives On
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Nominations Open for 2025 Conservation Achievement Awards
Nominate the conservationists in your community for a Conservation Achievement Award! Nominations are accepted in nearly 20 categories, including Conservation Educator, Wildlife Conservationist, and Conservation Organization.
Habitats We Restore
Tennessee Wildlife Federation works with private landowners and public agencies to conserve and restore the four major habitat types in Tennessee: forests, grasslands, rivers, and wetlands.
2025 Wildlife Photo Contest Open
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Wildlife and Landscape Photo Contest is open for submissions until Aug. 31, 2024.
Corporate Partners Driving Conservation Forward
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Corporate Council is a group of businesses and organizations across the state whose dedication to conservation helps safeguard our natural resources. The...
Types of Grasslands in Tennessee
Grasslands are a critical habitat for wildlife! They were once widespread in Tennessee, but more than 90% of those grasslands are now gone.
Reviving Tennessee: Savage Gulf State Natural Area
As part of a multi-state grant in 2018, Tennessee Wildlife Federation facilitated the restoration of more than 3,000 acres of shortleaf pine habitat within Savage Gulf State Natural Area
Conservation Priorities at the 2024 Tennessee General Assembly
In the 2024 Tennessee General Assembly, the Federation tracked 150+ state bills related to wetlands, outdoor recreation, and more.
Historic Participation at the 2024 TNSCTP State Championships
All seven disciplines experienced an increase in participation as athletes each engaged in multiple events at the 2024 Tennessee SCTP State Championships.
Types of Rivers in Tennessee
Tennessee is known as the most biologically diverse inland state in the country. Part of what makes it so diverse is the many types of habitats, ecosystems, and species found throughout the state....
Parker Hired as Director of Development
Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to welcome Darren Parker as its Director of Development. Darren brings two decades of experience in fundraising and development and has a keen eye for donor engagement.