The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Fayette, Hamblen and Roane counties on Saturday, March 26. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and partner agencies will host the state’s inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week April 4-9 through TDEC’s Get Food Smart TN program. TDEC will partner with the Tennessee Department of …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Montgomery County on Saturday, March 19. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning …
Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced two loans totaling $2,918,900 for the Hiwassee Utilities Commission-Bradley County and Hiwassee Utilities Commission-McMinn …
Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $19 million loan for the City of Chattanooga to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of four approved by the …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in partnership with TennGreen Land Conservancy, today announced the addition of five acres of property adjacent to Cedars of Lebanon State Park and Natural Area in Wilson County. “This is an …
Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of $2.1 billion in Fiscal Year 2021, as the parks posted 38.5 million visits, according to a report done for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). “Our parks continue to provide an …
Tennessee State Parks have scheduled guided Spring Hikes throughout the state for park visitors who want to put winter behind and enjoy the outdoors. Most of the hikes are scheduled Saturday, March 19. A full schedule of the hikes at specific parks is …
Tennessee State Parks will conduct job interviews for the new lodge and restaurant at Paris Landing State Park on Friday, March 4 and Friday, March 11, with each day’s hiring 9 a.m-6 p.m. Positions include kitchen manager, sales and events coordinator, …
Friday, February 25, 2022 | 09:14am Tennessee State Parks invite Tennesseans to participate March 5 in the state’s annual Weed Wrangle, part of a national effort to remove invasive plants from public spaces. The state has 32 state parks participating. …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in support of TennGreen Land Conservancy and the Open Space Institute, today announced the acquisition of 358 acres in Rhea County known as Piney River Bluffs to expand the Justin P. Wilson …
Six Tennessee State Parks restaurants and three Tennessee State Parks lodges are offering opportunities for romantic getaways on Valentine’s weekend. The options include dining specials and a variety of overnight packages. Valentine’s meals will be …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will accept applications beginning Monday, Jan. 17 for grants from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP). The grants are to fund projects that create or expand uses for waste tires …
Tennessee State Parks are accepting donations throughout January for the annual My TN State Park fundraiser, where state park enthusiasts can “vote” for their favorite state park by making contributions. Each dollar donated to a state park of choice will …
Gov. Bill Lee today led the grand opening of the highly anticipated Lodge at Fall Creek Falls, a $40.4 million, 85-room hotel with conference space and a full-service restaurant and lounge at Fall Creek Falls State Park. “This new lodge is an outstanding …
Tennessee State Parks will conduct job interviews for the remodeled 117-room Lodge at Montgomery Bell on Friday, Jan. 14 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Montgomery Bell State Park. “We have major upgrades at Montgomery Bell, and we are looking for dedicated workers …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is inviting Tennesseans to submit nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards. “We are proud to recognize organizations that stand out in protecting our valuable …
Tennessee State Parks invite all Tennesseans to enjoy guided First Day Hikes at parks across the state to ring in the New Year. All hikes are on Jan. 1 with the exception of hikes on Dec. 31 at David Crockett Birthplace, Harrison Bay and Radnor Lake state …
Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $2.5 million loan for the Metropolitan Government of Lynchburg, Moore County to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one …
Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $255,000 loan for the City of Camden to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two approved by the Tennessee Local …
