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Tennessee
Protecting America's Most Biologically Rich Inland State
About Us
Working across the entire state, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 270,000 acres of crucial habitats for people and nature.
Along the way, the Conservancy has helped create or significantly expand 29 State Natural Areas, 10 State Wildlife Management Areas and 2 National Wildlife Refuges. Learn more about Places We Protect in Tennessee.
►Please join us for an art show and sale to support The Nature Conservancy's Duck River Program, May 18 and 19.
Explore Our Work in Tennessee
Scientists have described this site as one of the wildest east of the Mississippi River.
This scenic river teems with more varieties of aquatic life than any other in North America.
The Hatchie is the longest naturally meandering river left in the lower Mississippi River valley.
Three interns learn about themselves and the environment during their stay in Shady Valley.
Learn about the Conservancy's biggest project in Tennessee... so far.
What's it like to work in bat caves? Our expert has some dark tales.
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Find out more on how we're working to protect nature near you.
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Multimedia
Follow the adventure of three LEAF interns as they track a bog turtle.
Coneflowers at Couchville Cedar Glade
Check out photos of rare blooming Tennessee wildflowers.
View photos taken by acclaimed nature photographer Byron Jorjorian.
Tennessee Coneflower: Safe and Secure
Once endangered, the Tennessee coneflower has made a big comeback.
Chris Bridges, West TN Program Director for The Nature Conservancy, talks about an innovative new project to grow and restore native rivercane.
We're planning a model artificial cave to combat white-nose syndrome. View the brief video to learn more.
Tennessee Newsletter
Field Notes
Catch up on the latest news from The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee in our quarterly newsletter, Field Notes.
Spring 2012 (.pdf)
Winter 2011 - Year in Review (.pdf)
Fall 2011 (.pdf)
Summer 2011 (.pdf)
Join Us for Duck River Art Show in Columbia
Please join us for an art show and sale to support The Nature Conservancy's Duck River Program, May 18 and 19.
Passing on Conservation Values
How does a person grow to care about nature? In the case of John Ross and his daughter Elizabeth Lackey conservation is a family affair.
Artificial Bat Cave
To fight white nose syndrome, an epidemic that is causing catastrophic die-offs in bat populations, the Conservancy is proposing a radical idea. See also: Cory Holliday's blog post.
Join Gen C
We've launched a Middle TN young conservationists group. Come join us!
LEAF Interns in Shady Valley, Tennessee
Three high school students spent a month living, learning and exploring nature in Shady Valley, in the LEAF internship program. See what they did.
Visit a Tennessee Coneflower Cedar Glade
See a video by Tennessee's Wild Side about cedar glades where coneflowers thrive. It includes an interview with nature photographer Byron Jorjorian about his coneflower photography.
Shop—and Help the Rainforest
Find out how Macy’s is helping us raise critical funds for our work in the Amazon Rainforest through their spring promotion, A Magical Journey: Brasil.
Why We Should Care About Bats
We need them to keep our insect population under control. And bats are facing a grave threat. Read this op-ed from State Director Gina Hancock about bats, the Memphis Zoo and a radical plan to save bats.
What Are Mussels Good For Anyway?
We're glad you asked. Take a look at this short video on mussels to find out more.
Hemlocks and How to Save Them
Hemlock trees in Tennessee are under attack by an invasive insect known as the hemlock woolly adelgid. Learn what you can do to protect hemlocks.
Good Outcome at Kyles Ford
Read about a good decision on the Clinch River that takes care of people and nature in an op-ed from State Director Gina Hancock.
Use Your Outside Voice
Watch a video featuring Morgan County resident and sportsman Mike Monroe, who eloquently explains why he speaks up for nature.
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We need to act now, before it's too late. Watch the Video, Take Action
We're addressing Latin America's most pressing conservation issues. Read the Story
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Love Your Mom, Love Nature
Celebrate Mother’s Day and share your passion for conservation with these unique gifts of nature.