A new elevated greenway bridge and riverfront upgrades were unveiled at Ascend Amphitheater, promising year‑round access and management‑led improvements.

A proposal to pave a short connector at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center has prompted a petition and neighborhood pushback. Residents say the unpaved loop is vital habitat and quiet space.

Austin Peay’s grasslands institute won a $10M grant to rebuild about 2,500 acres across Middle Tennessee, including a major makeover at Nashville's Shelby Bottoms.

New Prospect Presbyterian Church is donating its building and about 15 acres to Ijams Nature Center as the congregation prepares to close, expanding protected greenspace in South Knoxville.

Smyrna is seeking public input on a proposed $6 million renovation of Rotary Soccer Park as it pursues a TDEC grant; a public meeting is set for March 17.

A Davidson County judge has heard final arguments over a plan to reopen a Monsanto‑era landfill near the Duck River. The ruling could determine whether the project returns to local review or remains tied up in court.

A ceremony this Thursday will kick off phase one of Fort Negley’s master plan, remaking the Greer Stadium footprint into meadows, a memorial lawn and improved access.

Knoxville's Tennessee Amphitheater is closed for a major overhaul that will replace the tensile roof and update lighting, electrical and drainage systems. The venue is expected back in March 2027.

Neighbors along the old Knoxville & Holston River corridor say a 3.8‑mile SoKno rail‑trail could bring privacy, noise and parking headaches as crews clear the line and litigation continues.

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.