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.
Habitats We Restore
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Corporate Partners Driving Conservation Forward
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Corporate Council is a group of businesses and organizations...
Settlement Protects Duck River from Impacts of Tennessee’s Growth
The Duck River is home to more than 50 species of freshwater mussels and 150 species of fish. This settlement maintains a water withdrawal limitation on the Duck River.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Honors State’s Top Conservationists
Each year, the Federation honors individuals and companies from across the state who are working to conserve our wildlife and wild places.
Hunters for the Hungry Distributes 500,000+ Servings of Protein to Those in Need
Tennessee Wildlife Federation received more than 2,500 deer donations to its Hunters for the Hungry program during the 2021–2022 season. These donations provided Tennesseans in need with more than half a million servings of fresh venison.
Looking for a Tax-smart Giving Strategy in 2022?
Did you know that you can gain a tax benefit and decrease your overall taxable income by making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to benefit Tennessee’s lands, waters, and wildlife?
Federation Clinches A Win for Public Lands
The Federation came together with other NGOs and formed a coalition. Within days of forming the coalition, more than 1,200 individuals had emailed their legislators opposing bills that threatened public land.
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Adds Four to Board of Directors
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources, welcomes the addition of four new members to its board of...
Tennessee’s Eastern Spotted Skunk is Getting Harder to Spot
There’s a less common skunk found in Tennessee. It’s called the Eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius) and it’s a species in greatest conservation need.
Tips for Successful Spring Nesting
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, our fine feathered friends begin courting and looking for a place to nest.
Federation Helps Secure Much-Needed Federal Funds for Invasive Carp Control
Since 2019, the Federation has been integral to the efforts to secure needed federal funding for invasive carp control in Tennessee and the Southeast.