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Rock Island State Park is being recognized its work in building partnerships over the last decade to provide ideal swift water rescue training for fire departments and rescue teams. Many groups come from other states, often driving hundreds of miles to develop these lifesaving techniques.

Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are teaming up with paddlesports leaders across the state to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes Saturday, May 16 to kick off National Safe Boating Week.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $1,446,382 loan for the City of Maynardville to improve water infrastructure.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $556,575 loan for the City of South Pittsburg to improve water infrastructure.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $15,725,000 loan for the City of Brownsville to improve water infrastructure.

Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors’ Path State Park will be closed Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for the 19th annual Day of Caring/Day of Service volunteer cleanup at the park.

State officials broke ground last Friday on the Water Education and Training (WET) Center, a comprehensive, state-of-the art facility that will instruct the next generation of water professionals to better understand how water impacts roads, bridges, culverts, communities, and public safety.

Tennessee State Parks officials will hold a community meeting Thursday, April 23 to inform the public about the future Clinch River Valley State Park.

Tennessee State Parks officials will hold a community meeting Monday, April 13 to inform the public about the future Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park.

Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy will hold their 6th annual fundraising drive throughout April, encouraging park lovers to “vote” for their favorite parks through contributions.

Tennessee State Parks officials will hold a community meeting April 6 to inform the public about the future Buffalo River State Park.

Tennessee State Parks will host a variety of Spring events for visitors at parks, including egg hunts, special meals, and festivals across the state surrounding Easter, April 5.

Tennessee State Parks will host Spring Hikes on Saturday, March 21, the second of the parks’ series of Signature Hikes throughout the year.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced that 22 entities will receive $18.9 million in total grant funding to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with alternate-fuel (e.g., propane, natural gas, hybrid) or all-electric vehicles (EVs).

Harpeth River State Park will hold two public meetings in March – one virtual and one in-person – seeking input from the public before the park applies for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program.