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 storyFriday, May 09, 2025 | 10:40am
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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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Read full storyMonday, May 05, 2025 | 08:10am
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Humphreys, Robertson, and Tipton counties on Saturday, May 10.
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Read full storyThursday, May 01, 2025 | 12:00pm
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 17 to kick off National Safe Boating Week.
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Read full storyThursday, May 01, 2025 | 08:50am
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park will hold a lottery May 5-9 for viewing blue ghost and synchronous fireflies in spectacular lightshows later this month and in June.
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Read full storyMonday, April 28, 2025 | 08:00am
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Fayette, Unicoi, and Williamson Counties on Saturday, May 3.
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Read full storyFriday, April 25, 2025 | 07:53pm
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park will hold its annual Historic Market Day on Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., offering a glimpse into the daily lives of sharecroppers in the 1800s.
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Read full storyThursday, April 24, 2025 | 03:59pm
Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $15,903,809 loan for the City of Clifton to improve water infrastructure.
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Read full storyTuesday, April 22, 2025 | 08:02am
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced the completion of the state’s first remediation project under the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) program.
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Read full storyMonday, April 21, 2025 | 04:32pm
Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at Warriors’ Path State Park will be closed Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for the 18th annual Day of Caring/Day of Service volunteer cleanup at the park.
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Read full storyMonday, April 21, 2025 | 04:27pm
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Coffee, Dyer, and Pickett counties on Saturday, April 26.
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Read full storyThursday, April 17, 2025 | 07:45am
TDMHSAS and TDEC encourage all Tennesseans to take part in the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. Take Back Day is an opportunity for people to take stock of the prescription and over the counter medications in their homes and safely and securely dispose of items that have expired or are no longer needed.
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