The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) as the recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Water Quality. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards which honors individuals, businesses, and other organizations for their commitment to preserving the state’s natural resources.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named Toyota Boshoku Tennessee, LLC as the recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Materials Management. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards which honors individuals, businesses, and other organizations for their commitment to preserving the state’s natural resources.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named OxyChem as a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Pursuit of Excellence. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards which honors individuals, businesses, and other organizations for their commitment to preserving the state’s natural resources.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) as the recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Energy and Renewable Resources. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards which honors individuals, businesses, and other organizations for their commitment to preserving the state’s natural resources.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named iFixit as the recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Building Green. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards which honors individuals, businesses, and other organizations for their commitment to preserving the state’s natural resources.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named the Cumberland River Compact (CRC) as a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Agriculture and Forestry. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards which honors individuals, businesses, and other organizations for their commitment to preserving the state’s natural resources.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named Clearloop and Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) as the recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Environmental Education and Outreach. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards which honors individuals, businesses, and other organizations for their commitment to preserving the state’s natural resources.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has named Carlex Glass America, LLC as the recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Sustainable Performance. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards which honors individuals, businesses, and other organizations for their commitment to preserving the state’s natural resources.
Tennessee State Parks dedicated the new Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park during a ceremony with state and local leaders, preserving the history of a lesser-known, but important story from Tennessee’s earliest days.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced it awarded approximately $2.7 million in total grant funding from the state’s Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust. The four grantees will use the funds to install direct current fast charging (DCFC) infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) along prioritized interstate or major highway corridors across the state.
Tennessee State Parks officials are inviting the public to participate in the transformation of a significant portion of McDonald Farm in Hamilton County to a new state park.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has welcomed Hutchinson Sealing Systems of Church Hill as the newest member of the Tennessee Green Star Partnership.
Paris Landing State Park has opened a tactile trail for visitors who are blind or have low vision, the latest step in a commitment to accessibility at Tennessee State Parks.
David Crockett Birthplace State Park, which was devastated by Hurricane Helene two years ago, is primed for a rebirth with new funding for Phase 1 of a comprehensive plan to restore the park.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicle projects under the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust.