Tennessee Wildlife Federation

08/21/2026

A moment to appreciate the colors of summer in Tennessee

📷 Kirk Wilburn Photography, Christopher Barger Photography, Dr. David Sloas, Kalley Cook Photography

08/20/2026

The Federation's own Bill Cooksey recently joined Brad Carson to talk about what’s happening in Tennessee conservation, what hunters can expect this fall, and why these conversations matter.

Big thanks to 92.9FM ESPN in Memphis for helping spread the word about our upcoming Tennessee Wildlife Town Hall Tour!

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08/19/2026

Today is National Photography Day, which means we fully support stopping every 20 feet on a hike to take pictures.

Grab your camera, head outdoors, and see what you can find. Then submit your favorite Tennessee wildlife and outdoor photos to our photo contest before entries close on August 31.

See full contest rules and submit your photos at tnwf.org/photo

📷 Darius Mullin

08/18/2026

We're hitting the road this fall to hear what conservation topics are important to YOU.

The Tennessee Wildlife Town Hall events are a way to build a stronger conservation movement across Tennessee.

Learn more and RSVP for a Town Hall near you at tnwf.org/townhall.

Join Tennessee Wildlife Federation for a series of wildlife town hall events to build a stronger conservation movement across Tennessee.

08/17/2026

A reminder to spend some time outside this week.

📷 Daniel Vineyard

08/13/2026

Meet the Pine Warbler

This large warbler is the only warbler that regularly eats seeds and is the earliest nesting warbler in Tennessee. It is commonly found in large stands of pine trees throughout the summer.

📷 Amanda Young Wildlife and Portrait Photography

08/12/2026

What happens when an outdated dam is removed from a river?

Natural sediment can move downstream again. Fish and other aquatic wildlife regain access to connected habitat. And dangerous obstacles for paddlers can be eliminated.

See how removing the Readyville Dam is helping restore the East Fork Stones River, and watch our video for a closer look at the project and its importance to the ecosystem: tnwf.org/benefits-of-dam-removals

The Readyville Dam removal is a reminder that restoring natural river systems benefits both wildlife and people.

08/11/2026

Tennessee’s rivers belong to all of us, and now is a chance to help shape their future.

The BluewaysTN Initiative is gathering input from people across the state to help guide river conservation, recreation and access planning. More than 1,200 people have already shared what they value, where access could improve and what challenges need more attention.

Take the statewide survey or weigh in on the rivers you know best:

River Surveys We're developing Conservation and Recreation Plans for each BluewaysTN river — and we need your help. These river specific surveys capture your experiences, priorities, and ideas for improving access, conservation, and community connection along Tennessee's rivers. Each survey takes ...

08/11/2026

Did you know purple martins eat 262 billion insects each year? By catching insects mid-flight, they help reduce populations of many species that can be a nuisance to people and harmful to crops.

Photo credit: Purple Martin Conservation Association