In the 2024 Tennessee General Assembly, the Federation tracked 150+ state bills related to wetlands, outdoor recreation, and more.
Conservation Priorities at the 2024 Tennessee General Assembly
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Types of Rivers in Tennessee
Tennessee is known as the most biologically diverse inland state in the country. Part of what...
A Huge Win for Tennessee’s Wildlife, Public Lands, Economy
Opinion article by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Tennessee Wildlife Federation is celebrating an overwhelming bipartisan vote for the state’s—and the nation’s—wildlife and...
Leave a Legacy That Lasts
Ric Wolbrecht first learned about Tennessee Wildlife Federation from its board of directors’ chairman emeritus, Dr. John Overton Gayden. Dr. Gayden was like a second father to Ric and when the two...
55th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to the conservation of Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources, recognizes 16 recipients from all corners of the...
Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk Conservation
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, the race is on to become Tennessee’s next senator. Know Candidates’ Views Before Voting November 3 Alexander long advocated for Tennessee’s wildlife and...
Conservation Wins at General Assembly
Engaged supporters like you make all the difference for conservation policy work. For nearly three-quarters of a century, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been on Capitol Hill monitoring bills that...
Cradle of Southern Appalachia Initiative: A conservation blueprint for regional livability
In a small corner of the Southeast, a sustainable economic development organization launches a bold vision to preserve the region’s Appalachian beauty and way of life. Map designed for Thrive...
The Great American Outdoors Act Passed!
Biggest Conservation Win for Public Lands in Decades A national coalition that included thousands of our supporters secured the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act. The bill is now on its way...
Athletes Bring Their A-Game to State Championships
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Tennessee SCTP State Championships looked a little different than in years past but the competition was as exciting as ever. Making Adjustments To ensure the health and...
Timeline of Work to Better Share Our Rivers
More and more, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has heard from anglers and private paddlers that commercial canoe and kayak rental services are dominating public waterways and access points. Without...