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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will begin accepting applications Thursday, Jan. 15 for grants from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP).

A construction project at North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park will force the closure of the main parking area and forbid access to the popular Blue Hole in the park for about one year.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will celebrate the 40th year of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards in 2026 and invites Tennesseans to submit nominations for the upcoming honors.

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announces a new master plan for the David Crockett Birthplace State Park following flooding damage from Hurricane Helene.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Henry Horton State Park for its performance in the Excellence in Visitor Experience Award category of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Johnsonville State Historic Park with the Excellence in Resource Stewardship Award in the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park as its Park of the Year as part of TDEC’s annual Awards of Excellence for Tennessee State Parks.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Roan Mountain State Park for its performance in the Excellence in Operations Award category of the Tennessee State Parks annual Awards of Excellence.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Panther Creek State Park in the Excellence in Amenities Award category of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence.

Dozens of Tennessee State Parks will host First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day as part of a national celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park in Pickett County and Johnsonville State Historic Park in Humphreys County have received grants from the Tennessee America 250 project, part of the United States’ celebration of its semiquincentennial in 2026.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has welcomed XSYS of Morristown as the newest member of the Tennessee Green Star Partnership.

Seven Tennessee State Parks restaurants will offer Thanksgiving meals on Thursday, Nov. 27, and parks officials are encouraging visitors to make it a weekend getaway by booking overnight stays at lodges, cabins, and campgrounds.

Tennessee State Parks today announced the installation of signs at several parks across the state giving visitors detailed information developed from the use of new technology on the conditions expected on park trails.

Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors’ Path State Park will be closed Saturday for the 18th Annual Fall Day of Caring/Day of Service volunteer cleanup at the park.