The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor Recreation today announced $22,059,191 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program, the Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP), and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for 31 communities across the state.
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Reelfoot Lake State Park officials will temporarily close the Kirby Pocket boat ramp in the park beginning July 28 to construct a new ramp on the site. The job is expected to last approximately 10 weeks.
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Read full storyMonday, July 14, 2025 | 12:37pm
Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $1,606,835 loan for the City of Parsons to improve water infrastructure.
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Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $17 million loan for the Brownsville Energy Authority to improve water infrastructure.
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Read full storyMonday, July 14, 2025 | 11:58am
Tennessee State Parks officials today dedicated a universally accessible greenway at Henry Horton State Park, adding to the state parks’ standing as the most accessible in the nation.
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Read full storyTuesday, July 08, 2025 | 07:46am
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network grant program.
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Read full storyThursday, July 03, 2025 | 03:16pm
As a safety precaution, Radnor Lake State Park has closed all pedestrian access at the South Lake and South Cove trails on the west end of the park as part of an ongoing project announced in May to make repairs to Otter Creek Road inside the park.
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Read full storyMonday, June 16, 2025 | 03:30pm
Tennessee State Parks today announced the installation of adult-sized changing tables at eight state parks to increase accessibility for all visitors.
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Read full storyThursday, May 29, 2025 | 11:24am
Frozen Head State Park will host a Grand Opening for the historic Stonecipher Kelly House on the park grounds Saturday June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with free admission.
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Read full storyMonday, May 19, 2025 | 09:01am
A construction project to make repairs to Otter Creek Road inside Radnor Lake State Park will have a temporary impact on park visitors when preparation work begins May 19.
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Read full storyFriday, May 09, 2025 | 10:40am
Tennessee State Parks officials invite visitors to help shape the future of David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Greene County, which was devastated by Hurricane Helene and has been temporarily closed since last September.
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Read full storyTuesday, May 06, 2025 | 02:00pm
Roan Mountain State Park today announced it has a new all-terrain wheelchair available to park visitors as part of Tennessee State Parks’ focus on accessibility.
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Read full storyMonday, May 05, 2025 | 03:20pm
Tennessee State Parks have the perfect way to treat moms with meals, events, and gifts on Mother’s Day, May 11.
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Read full storyMonday, May 05, 2025 | 09:45am
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory for a river, lakes and reservoirs in Tennessee.
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Read full storyMonday, May 05, 2025 | 08:30am
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has lifted a water contact advisory for Beech Branch in Gatlinburg.
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