Tennessee
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Our Strategic Approach
Since 1978, we have helped protect almost 470,000 acres across Tennessee.
We protect and conserve key landscapes that support diverse wildlife, plant species, and outdoor recreation while using a range of management strategies to enhance their health and resilience.
We advance natural climate solutions by supporting renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthening forest conservation through partnerships, improved management, and carbon markets.
We protect and restore Tennessee’s rivers and streams through barrier removal, stream restoration, and partnerships that safeguard water quality for communities.
We protect unique cave systems, where underground waterways connect forests and farmland to groundwater below. Protecting caves also benefits endangered bat species, which play a vital role in Tennessee’s agriculture by helping control crop pests.
As a non-partisan, evidence-based organization, we strive to advance policy solutions that support land and water conservation.
We work with partners across the Southern U.S. to address conservation challenges that extend beyond state lines and create greater regional impact.
Visit Our Preserves in Tennessee
Experience conservation in action as you wander through the preserves protected by TNC, connecting with the beauty, resilience, and importance of Tennessee’s natural places.
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Shady Valley
Shady Valley is a rare Ice Age remnant, home to peat bogs, pine-hemlock forests, and unique plants and wildlife more commonly found in New England.
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Doe Mountain Recreation Area
Doe Mountain features 60+ miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATV touring, while supporting rare wildlife and Southern Appalachian forests
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Bridgestone Nature Reserve
Home to more than 100 species of conservation concern, this preserve protects rare plants and wildlife and offers public access via the Dry Creek Falls Trail.
Latest News and Stories
Tennessee Chapter Staff
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State Director
Laurel Creech
Email: laurel.creech@tnc.org -
Marketing and Communications Manager
Jessica Underwood
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Director of Philanthropy
Brian Scales
Email: brian.scales@tnc.org -
Director of Government Relations
Lindsay Hanna
Email: lindsay.hanna@tnc.org -
Director of Conservation Collaboration
Mark Thurman
Email: mark.thurman@tnc.org
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Since 1978, we have helped protect almost 470,000 acres across Tennessee. Discover how The Nature Conservancy is working with partners across the state to preserve and protect our incredible natural areas for generations to come.