Henry Horton State Park won the Excellence in Visitor Experience Award for enhancing accessibility and services, and is planning further improvements with a $7 million budget. Other parks also received awards for various achievements.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a road-killed deer in Wayne County, Tennessee, prompting the TWRA to enforce existing carcass transport and wildlife feeding restrictions and maintain current hunting regulations.

The TWRA has issued guidelines for handling game birds due to HPAI concerns, advising hunters on safety, disinfection, and urging public reporting of bird mortality.

CWD, a fatal neurological disorder in deer, has been detected in Decatur County, Tennessee, with hunters urged to follow regulations and submit deer for testing.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announced the 2025 muzzleloader and archery deer season starting Nov. 8 with varied bag limits across different units.

New regulations in Tennessee will require a Deer Bait Privilege License starting August 1, 2026, costing $50 for residents. Drones for deer recovery await TWRA's finalized rules.

Tennessee State Parks introduced new paddling launches to aid adventures with disabilities, adding to previously equipped parks and enhancing overall accessibility.

Tennessee's Free Hunting Day on August 23, 2025, coincides with squirrel season opening and permits hunting without a license, while maintaining regular hunting regulations.

Cookeville breaks ground on new park amenities, including a splash pad, playground, and parking lot, with the project based on community feedback and expected to be complete by Spring 2026.

Henry Horton State Park in Tennessee introduces a new accessible 1.5-mile greenway with amenities exploring local ecosystem and history, funded by environmental grants and in-kind labor.

Tennessee's spring turkey hunting season ended with a harvest of 29,037 birds, an 8% decrease from 2024 and 13% below the five-year average, partly due to poor weather and low turkey reproduction in 2023.

The Nashville Zoo announced the birth of a red river hog piglet named Chive, born unexpectedly to mother Tater. Initially found weak, Chive is recovering and being hand-reared to become an ambassador for wildlife conservation.

Clarksville starts planting trees along Spring Creek Parkway in an aesthetic and practical initiative to create a natural barrier and enhance the area's beauty.