Tennessee State Parks on Wednesday dedicated Dry Branch State Park, celebrating a major milestone in one of the state’s most significant conservation success stories. The dedication welcomes the Dry Branch State Natural Area into the Tennessee State Parks system as its 68th state park while ensuring the land retains all protections associated with its State Natural Area designation.
A multi-year effort to protect one of the Cumberland Trail’s most significant and distinctive landscapes has reached a major milestone with the acquisition of approximately 350 acres at Devil’s Racetrack. The $2.45 million acquisition secures the property for the Cumberland Trail and protects the dramatic Devil’s Racetrack geologic formation for future generations.
Officials managing the $42 million Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) Natural Resource Damages Restoration Fund will begin accepting requests for proposals next month for the second round of grants to help restore natural resources at the Superfund site. The grant application period opens Oct. 19, 2026, with submissions due by 4 p.m. CST Jan. 22, 2027.
Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee and Gov. Bill Lee this week joined volunteers at Fiery Gizzard State Park to launch dozens of volunteer service events across the state in celebration of National Public Lands Day. For eight years, the first lady and her Tennessee Serves initiative have partnered with Tennessee State Parks to encourage citizens to volunteer at service events across the state.
The world’s best marbles players and marble collectors from across the country will roll into Standing Stone State Park in Overton County on Saturday, September 19 for the National Rolley Hole Championship Marbles and Music Festival, also known as the “Super Bowl of Marbles.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activities at noon on Friday, September 4, and resume at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the Labor Day holiday.
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NASHVILLE – Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstate and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 2, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers.
Governor Bill Lee announces the Class of 2028 Management Fellows, a two‑year program for top graduates committed to leadership, service, and improving Tennessee government.
The Monthly State Revenues Report summarizes Tennessee's tax collections and revenue performance against budget estimates and prior-year results.