Tennessee State Parks is launching a program to teach fundamental skills to new parks visitors who are interested in getting outdoors and participating in recreational activities. The program, Tennessee State Parks “How To” series, is geared toward people …
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park will hold its annual Old Timer’s Day on Labor Day, Sept. 2, continuing a tradition that began in 1976, celebrating old-time music traditions from the Upper Cumberland region. With performances by regional talent, Old Timer’s …
Tennessee State Parks officials are excited about improvements coming to Burgess Falls State Park, including a new Visitor Center and aviary, although work may impact the visitor experience until it is completed. “We always want our visitors to be able to …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Warren County on Saturday, August 24. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, …
Vanderbilt University – Campus Dining Davidson County Category: Sustainable Performance Vanderbilt University Campus Dining leads the nation in sustainable dining practices. A founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC …
The state’s Office of Outdoor Recreation today announced $21,017,000 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) for 27 communities across the state. The office is housed in the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The …
David Crockett Birthplace State Park will host Crockett Days, a three-day journey into America’s past, Friday Aug. 16-Sunday Aug. 18, observing frontiersman David Crockett’s 238th birthday (b. Aug. 17, 1786). The event will celebrate Crockett’s pioneer …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Henry County on Saturday, Aug. 17. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, …
Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation to further the state’s conservation efforts and to help residents and visitors have more access to Tennessee’ …
Tennessee State Parks will pay tribute to Veterans of the U.S. military with Salute to Service days when all Veterans will be eligible for free camping and golf on the birthdays of each branch of military service. The first is on Sunday, Aug. 4, birthday …
Tennessee State Parks today announced the installation of adult-sized changing tables at five state parks as part of efforts to increase accessibility for all visitors. The added tables bring the total of parks with adult-sized changing tables to six, …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $1.42 million loan for the City of Ripley to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two approved by the …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $5.7 million loan for the City of McMinnville to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two approved by the …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced 36 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) totaling $718,757 for remediation projects across the state. BRAG grants are derived from the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $217,060 for Tims Ford State Park from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Tims Ford State Park will provide matching funds of $54,265 and use the grant to …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $362,527 for Warren County from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Warren County will provide matching funds of $90,632 and use the grant to purchase …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $101,500 for Big Hill Pond State Park from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Big Hill Pond State Park will provide matching funds of $26,500 and use the …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $146,521 for the Binghampton Development Corporation from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. The Binghampton Development Corporation will provide matching …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $28,800 for the Bledsoe County Board of Education from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. The Bledsoe County Board of Education will provide matching funds …
