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Cul2vate has been selected as the 2025 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award winner for Agriculture and Forestry.

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee has been selected as the 2025 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award winner for Sustainable Performance.

The Nashville Public Library - Donelson Branch has been selected as the 2025 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award winner for the Building Green category.

Sanofi a global healthcare company, has been given the 2025 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award in the Natural Resources category.

Park rangers at Radnor Lake State Park on Thursday rescued an eaglet after observing it to be injured.

Montgomery Bell State Park will completely draw down Lake Woodhaven in the park as part of a long-term comprehensive habitat restoration plan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tennessee State Parks today announced the installation of adult-sized changing tables at eight state parks to increase accessibility for all visitors.

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.