Natural Areas Notices & Hearings
Public Participation Opportunities
Upcoming Public Hearings & Meetings:
Each hearing or meeting listed below has a direct link to the online Meeting. Details on how to connect are included in the public notice document. People who attend the hearing/meeting by phone and who are not able to register online will be given the opportunity to confirm their participation during the hearing. Your participation is appreciated.
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| Date (2026) & Time | Topic | Calendar (link) | Location | Virtual (link) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm CDT |
Tennessee Rare Plant List Revisions | Hearing Information | Davy Crockett Tower, Room 1-A, 500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243 | Webex |
Virtual Participation Instructions and Guidance
(For participation in public meetings/hearings virtually)
Please note that you may also participate in public hearings by telephone. Call-in information for each hearing, as well as a number to call during the hearing for technical assistance, is provided in each public notice.
- None at this time
June 25, 2026
- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Division of Natural Areas (DNA) is proposing to change the status of species on the Tennessee Rare Plant List. Based on recommendations by the Tennessee Rare Plant Scientific Advisory Committee proposed changes to the status of rare plants include elevating the status of both Rhynchospora inexpansa and Asclepias hirtella from Special Concern to Threatened. View the Public Notice for the Proposed Revisions to the Tennessee Rare Plant List