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Blue Eyed Mary thrives in woodlands, creating a stunning blue carpet across the forest floor.
Blue Eyed Marys This plant often thrives in woodlands, creating a stunning blue carpet across the forest floor. © Taylor Hallow

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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.

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Our Strategic Priorities

Discover our local conservation priorities here in Tennessee as we help to accomplish TNC's ambitious 2030 goals.

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Landmark Acquisition of Hatchie Bottom Property Announced

The Nature Conservancy of Tennessee and partners announce the acquisition of a 7,418-acre property along the Hatchie River.

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Rethinking Tennessee Dams

Many of Tennessee's dams don't fulfill their original purpose, and even cause harm. Find out what we're doing about it.

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Laurel Creech

Discover how Laurel Creech is leading conservation action in Tennessee—read her blog.

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Tennessee Caves (and Bats That Use Them)

With more than 10,000 caves in Tennessee, The Nature Conservancy has made preserving cave ecosystems a priority.

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Great Smoky Mountains Fog emerges from the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. © Byron Jorjorian

Visit the Places We Protect in Your Community

Visit our Tennessee preserves to hike, bird, paddle, picnic, and more.

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North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area Expands

Conservation groups join forces to expand Tennessee's largest Wildlife Management Area.

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Tennessee Partners Convene Around the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP)

A new steering committee includes key partners committed to supporting a dynamic and effective State Wildlife Action Plan.

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Saving Tennessee Bats

Our Tennessee bat expert, Cory Holliday, speaks with CNN about efforts to save bats suffering from white nose syndrome.

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Aerial view of the Appalachian Mountains during the fall.

Tennessee’s Top Conservation Wins

Learn about TNC’s most recent conservation wins around the state of Tennessee.

Year In Review
Water rushes over short waterfalls in an autumn forest.
Tennessee Waterfalls in a forest. © Santiago Figueroa/TNC Photo Contest 2019

Manatees to Mountains

Explore how our conservation work in Tennessee connects with efforts across the Southern U.S.

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Calm waters surround a stand of trees.
Bald Cypress Trees The Hatchie River surrounds a stand of water-loving bald cypress trees. © Byron Jorjorian

Tennessee's Publications

Read the latest conservation stories, wins, and learn more about Tennessee's natural world.

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