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• Bonnaroo Offers Backstage Passes to Support The Nature Conservancy

  Nashville, TN
  May 14, 2009 2009 05 14

  Opportunity to Meet Musical Artists David Byrne and Robert Earl Keen at Festival in June Learn More

• Nature Conservancy to Acquire 4,000 Acres "Bridging the Smokies"

  Nashville, TN
  May 06, 2013 2013 05 06

  Scenic Property Links Great Smoky Mountains with Cherokee National Forest. Learn More

• Nature Conservancy and Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
  Announce Request for Proposals
  

  Nashville, TN
  April 04, 2013 2013 04 04

  Qualified planning firm sought for Doe Mountain Management Plan. Learn More

• Hemlock Conservation Partnership Offers Free Help for Private Landowners

  Nashville, TN
  February 26, 2013 2013 02 26

  March 16 workshop will train landowners to treat their own hemlocks. Learn More

• Federal, State Agencies and Nature Conservancy Sign Historic Freshwater Mussel Agreement for Tennessee

  May 23, 2011 2011 05 23

  Memorandum of Understanding Will Coordinate Protection and Restoration Efforts Statewide Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Building Artificial Bat Cave in Tennessee

  Nashville, TN
  August 29, 2012 2012 08 29

  The First Man-Made Hibernation Site for Bats Is a Response to Bat Epidemic. Learn More

• Hemlock Conservation Partnership Offers Free Help for Private Landowners

  Nashville, TN
  Topic (Forests)
  August 27, 2012 2012 08 27

  September 15 workshop will train landowners how to treat their own hemlocks. Learn More

• Nature Conservancy and State of Tennessee Save Doe Mountain

  Nashville, TN
  May 31, 2012 2012 05 31

  The 8,600-acre property is expected to provide recreation and increase tourism. Learn More

• Nature Conservancy and Groups Collaborate for Restoration of the Cherokee National Forest

  Unicoi, TN
  Topic (Forests)
  March 16, 2012 2012 03 16

  Recommendations will be presented to Forest Service staff on March 23, 2012 Learn More

• Arbor Day Comes to the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area

  Nashville, TN
  March 13, 2009 2009 03 13

  American Chestnut Trees and Other Hardwoods to Be Planted Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Proposes to Build Artificial Bat Cave

  Nashville, TN
  November 1, 2010 2010 11 01

  Idea Entered in National Competition, Now Up for Public Vote Learn More

• Artists Showcase the Beauty of the Duck River

  Nashville, TN
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  May 04, 2012 2012 05 04

  Painters to hold art show and sale May 18-19 to benefit Conservancy’s Duck River Program. Learn More

• Nissan to Support Nature Conservancy's Tennessee Forest Program

  Nashville, TN
  Topic (Forests)
  April 20, 2012 2012 04 20

  Program addresses forest health through restoration, protection and outreach Learn More

• Nature Conservancy, Agencies Identify Hemlock Conservation Areas

  Nashville, TN
  Topic (Forests)
  March 08, 2012 2012 03 08

  Partnership Focuses on Saving Hemlocks from Invasive Pest Where Possible Learn More

• Nature Conservancy, Agencies Join Forces to Combat Hemlock Threat

  October 27, 2011 2011 10 27

  November Meeting Part of Statewide Effort Learn More

• Artists Raise Money, Awareness for Duck River

  Nashville, TN
  January 16, 2009 2009 01 16

  Painters to Hold Nashville Exhibit and Sale to Benefit Conservancy's Duck River Program Learn More

• Chestnut Group Paints for Duck River

  Nashville, TN
  September 25, 2008 2008 09 25

  Plein Air Painters to Hold Exhibit and Sale to Benefit the Conservancy's Duck River Program Learn More

• Tennessee Coneflower No Longer Endangered

  Nashville, TN
  August 04, 2011 2011 08 04

  Rare Flower's Comeback Owes Much to Nature Conservancy Efforts Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Expands Orchard Bog Preserve

  Nashville, TN
  June 13, 2011 2011 06 13

  Adjacent Tract of Land Acquired to Protect Bog Turtles Learn More

• Gina Hancock Named State Director for The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee

  Nashville, TN
  June 03, 2011 2011 06 03

  New Director Was Team Lead on Conservancy's Biggest Project in Tennessee Learn More

• Nature Conservancy and Ascend Federal Credit Union Join Forces in Tennessee

  Nashville, TN
  April 15, 2011 2011 04 15

  Two Non-Profits Collaborate on Joint Membership Program Learn More

• Massive Sinkhole at The Hermitage to Be Excavated

  Nashville, TN
  April 30, 2009 2009 04 30

  The Nature Conservancy and The Hermitage Collaborate to Remove Ancient Rubbish and Protect Water Quality Learn More

• Alternative Spring Break Comes to Shady Valley

  Nashville, TN
  March 5, 2010 2010 03 05

  University Students Assist Nature Conservancy in Conservation Work Learn More

• TWRA Confirms First Cases of White Nose Syndrome in Tennessee Bats

  Nashville, TN
  February 16, 2010 2010 02 16

  Epidemic Responsible for Deaths of Thousands of Bats in Eastern U.S. Learn More

• State, Conservancy Connect the Cumberlands, Saving 200 Square Miles of Forest

  Nashville, TN
  Nov. 8, 2007

  Largest Conservation Project in Tennessee since the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Learn More

• Rare Salamander Protected in Knoxville Cave Gating Project

  Knoxville, TN
  August 29, 2008 2008 08 29

  The Conservancy and Ijams Nature Center Partner to Preserve Cave Habitat Learn More

• National Geographic Spotlights Tennessee's Duck River

  Nashville, TN
  January 22, 2010 2010 01 22

  Biologically Rich River Featured in February 2010 Issue Learn More

• Parthenon and Nature Conservancy Team for Nature Photography Exhibit

  Nashville, TN
  Topic (Events)
  February 22, 2011 2011 02 22

  Byron Jorjorian's Photographs to Feature Areas Protected by Conservancy Learn More

• Strata-G Partners with Nature Conservancy for the Cumberlands

  NASHVILLE, TN
  September 03, 2010 2010 09 03

  Knoxville Consulting Firm Lends Financial and Planning Support Learn More

• Bottomland Forest Restoration Brings Back Rare Species

  NASHVILLE, TN
  September 10, 2010 2010 09 10

  UT Study Documents the Return of Birds and Amphibians Learn More

• Gift of Mountain Land Safeguards Nature Conservancy Preserve

  Nashville, TN
  February 1, 2008 2008 02 01

  Local Landowners Are Pleased with Conservation Easement Learn More

• Archaeologist to Discuss Ancient Maya Cave Use and Conservation of Cave Sites

  NASHVILLE, TN
  March 2, 2010 2010 03 02

  Dr. Jaime Awe of Belize Will Speak at McClung Museum Learn More

• Plateau Communities Develop Habitat Conservation Plan

  Nashville, TN
  May 5, 2008 2008 05 05

  Civic Leaders and Conservationists Join Forces to Plan for Area Growth Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Joins Forces with "Music City Roots"

  Nashville, TN
  September 28, 2009 2009 09 28

  Conservation Nonprofit to Serve As Americana Radio Show's Environmental Partner Learn More

• Kareiva to Discuss Redirecting Conservation in the 21st Century

  Nashville, TN
  March 3, 2009 2009 03 03

  The Nature Conservancy's Chief Scientist Proposes Putting Human Needs First Learn More

• Ingram Barge Company Helps The Nature Conservancy Restore Forests and Wetlands in Western Kentucky along the Mississippi River

  Nashville, TN
  June 25, 2009 2009 06 25

  For Immediate Release Learn More

• Businessman-Turned-Conservationist Proposes Investing in Nature

  Nashville, TN
  January 7, 2010 2010 01 07

  Nature Conservancy's William Ginn to Speak at Vanderbilt University Learn More

Land Deal Connects Smokies, National Forest

Knoxville News Sentinel

May 03, 2013

The Knoxville News Sentinel has a lengthy story about the 4,000-acres of mountain forestland that The Nature Conservancy is acquiring from Brookfield Renewable Energy Group. The land connects the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with the Cherokee National Forest. Learn more

Scientists Build Cave to Help Save Bats

CBS Evening News

October 25, 2012

CBS Evening News correspondent Seth Doane visited The Nature Conservancy's artificial cave in Tennessee, took a camera crew inside and interviewed the Conservancy's Tennessee Cave Program Director, Cory Holliday. Learn more

Building a Bat Cave to Battle a Killer

The New York Times

September 24, 2012

The New York Times does an in-depth story on The Nature Conservancy's artificial bat cave, which has been built to combat white nose syndrome. Learn more

Doe Mountain Offers a New Vision for Conservation

Knoxville News Sentinel

June 16, 2012

In this op-ed, Nature Conservancy State Director Gina Hancock writes about a new vision for conservation: one in which land is protected not just to protect its beauty and its species, but to have it serve the needs and wants of people as well. Learn more

Nature Conservancy and State Charting a New Path with Doe Mountain Acquisition

Knoxville News Sentinel
Forests
June 04, 2012

The Nature Conservancy and the state of Tennessee completed an $8.8 million deal that puts Doe Mountain's 8,600 acres into state ownership with the understanding that the land will be managed both for multiple-use recreation as well as natural resource protection. Learn more

Zoo Goes to Bat for Endangered Bats

Memphis Commercial Appeal

April 21, 2012

Bats keep insect pests under control. But they 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

Economic Growth and Environmental Protection Can Coexist

Knoxville News Sentinel

December 03, 2011

The Tennessee Department of Transportation came to a good decision that benefits people and nature on a controversy regarding a bridge across the Clinch River. Read an op-ed by State Director Gina Hancock about the issue in the Knoxville News Sentinel

For Journalists

For Tennessee stories, contact Paul Kingsbury or Gina Hancock in the Tennessee Chapter office. For national stories, you may contact The Nature Conservancy's national media relations team.

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If you're interested in pursuing a partnership with The Nature Conservancy, please contact Paul Kingsbury or Gina Hancock in the Tennessee Chapter office. For national partnerships, please contact corporate_partnerships@tnc.org.

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Governor Bill Haslam on the Successful Doe Mountain Acquisition in June 2012

I know that the Lieutenant Governor and I join you in celebrating such a momentous occasion for our state and for The Nature Conservancy. I know that both of us are grateful for the role that The Nature Conservancy played in making this happen. Thank you for all of your work to make certain that this beautiful area was protected for Tennesseans for generations to come.

Former Governor Phil Bredesen on The Nature Conservancy

In October 2010, then-Governor Phil Bredesen addressed a gathering of Nature Conservancy supporters and said, "I am a huge, huge admirer of The Nature Conservancy. So much of what we have to do to preserve land requires navigating a lot of different interests and navigating some political waters to get things done. . . . The Nature Conservancy, more than any other organization I can think of, has really figured out how to do that."