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Chestnut Mountain Trees blanket a forested valley at the Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain. © Sara Kaplaniak
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Since 1978, The Nature Conservancy helped to create or expand 31 state parks and natural areas, 20 state Wildlife Management Areas, and nine national parks, forests and wildlife refuges in Tennessee, in addition to establishing our own system of nature preserves.

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Press Release

$1 Million Pledge

Tennessee-based Sylvamo pledges to support TNC's work in the Appalachians and in portions of Tennessee.

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Interview

June Is for Fireflies

This time of year reminds us of our interview with Lynn Faust, who brought international attention to a firefly species unique to Tennessee.

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Places We Protect

Duck River

Supporting the region’s outdoor recreation economy, drinking water for 250,000 and 60 mussel species makes the Duck River a "triple threat."

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Places We Protect

Saving a Species

Hard work paid off when our staff and partners gathered to celebrate the delisting of the Cumberland Sandwort from the Endangered Species Act.

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NEWSROOM

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Press Release

Conservation Win

TNC and The Conservation Fund recently acquired an additional 850 acres to further expand the Ed Carter Unit of the North Cumberland WMA.

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Press Release

Cumberland Forest Conservation Win

Big news! Together with TWRA, we have secured the largest state-held conservation easement in Tennessee history.

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Press Release

Ascend FCU and TNC Milestone

The milestone coincides with a donation of 70 trees to Root Nashville to help local communities affected by severe weather.

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An eastern newt rests on moss at TNC's Birch Branch Preserve in Tennessee.

Report

Our Impact

We made great strides in protecting nature around Tennessee during 2021. Thanks to your support, we look forward to doing more in 2022!

Annual Impact Report
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Success

Tennessee Milestones

See what we've been able to accomplish, thanks to your support, over 40 years since opening our doors in Tennessee.

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Places We Protect

The Nature Conservancy owns nearly 1,500 preserves covering more than 2.5 million acres across all 50 states. Check out our preserves in Tennessee.

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