The 2026 Tellico Trout Festival was held in downtown Tellico Plains drawing more than 5,000 attendees to celebrate the region’s thriving trout industry. This annual event continues to bring anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families together for a day of education, entertainment, food, and outfitter services, all while promoting public awareness of trout management in East Tennessee.
TWRA has completed the replacement of two of four fishing piers located on catch-and-release ponds within Sharp Springs Natural Area.
As the school year came to an end across Tennessee, many schools hosted traditional Career Day events to inspire students and explore future opportunities.
TWRA recently supported the 5th Annual Fishing at the Fountain event by providing rainbow trout from Buffalo Springs Hatchery for students in the Morristown East High School Work-Based Learning Program.
SCOTT COUNTY, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the temporary closure of a portion of Montgomery Fork Road within the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (WMA) after recent rain events caused significant erosion and a hazardous road washout.
TWRA had an active role in the 2026 Tennessee FFA State Convention held in Gatlinburg. With nearly 4,000 high school agriculture and natural resources students in attendance, the event provided an excellent opportunity for students to interact with game wardens, biologists, and other team members.
Mallory Tate Cogburn, TWRA Region II Biologist, recently led a group of girls from a local American Heritage Girls troop as they worked toward earning their Zoology badge.
TWRA sponsored the Tennessee Stem Innovation Network (TSIN) 2025-26 Statewide Design Challenge, focusing on “Protecting, Restoring, and Promoting Sustainable Use of Terrestrial Ecosystems.”
The removal of Harms Mill Dam in Lincoln County has restored the Elk River to its natural state, and the benefits are immeasurable. The completion of the project has reestablished a free-flowing river, enhanced ecological health, and allows aquatic species to pass freely throughout the river.
TWRA Region IV Lt. Andy Collins has retired, concluding an impressive career that spanned more than three decades with the Agency.
Region IV Species Program Biologist Sterling Daniels and a team of Region IV wildlife officers and volunteers recently installed several wood duck boxes along the Nolichucky River in Greene County.
Gov. Bill Lee and his wife, Maria, took part in a duck banding event at the Lauderdale Refuge in late February. During the event, the Governor and First Lady assisted in attaching leg bands and GPS backpacks to several ducks.
The Ashtin Grimes Youth Squirrel Hunt in Wayne County marked a major milestone in February, celebrating its 10th year of bringing young hunters together for a day in the woods.
Students in the Wildlife and Fisheries Science class at Cumberland Gap High School recently participated in a unique educational program focused on furbearer trapping and predator control.
The TWRA has been presented the National Wild Turkey Federation's (NWTF) prestigious “Diamond Legacy Award” for its long-standing partnership.