The TDEC in Tennessee is allocating $2.6 million in federal RTP grants to enhance parks and trails in eight communities, fostering outdoor recreation and local economies.

Tennessee State Parks launches a program introducing outdoor basics to beginners, starting September 7 with free sessions at Pickwick Landing State Park.

Tennessee offers a Free Hunting Day on August 24, permitting state residents to hunt without a license, in line with the start of squirrel season and efforts to encourage hunting participation.

Brentwood's Deerwood and John P. Holt Brentwood Library Arboreta have been re-certified by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council, showcasing the community's commitment to tree preservation and biodiversity.

The Nashville Zoo introduced six skunk kits named after cheeses, to be part of their educational programs. These kits, alongside adult skunks, will teach visitors about skunks' ecological roles and correct misconceptions.

Nashville celebrates July as Parks and Recreation Month with activities emphasizing community and inclusion, supported by Mayor O'Connell and Metro Parks.

The Nashville Zoo awaits the bloom of a corpse flower, known for its foul scent. The plant, called Zeus, is on loan from Austin Peay State University after storm damage.

Dollywood is named the top global attraction people most want to return to, with a comeback score of 94/100, according to InsureandGo's analysis of online reviews.

Fall Creek Falls State Park is planning to restore the park's ecology after storm damage. This will involve cleanups, managing timber, and strategies like burns and planting pollinator-friendly seeds, with details to be shared at a May 9 open house.

Trillions of periodical cicadas are set to emerge across the U.S. in 2024, with residents reporting high noise levels that confuse some into calling the police.

Mayor O'Connell of Nashville has signed an executive order to expand the city's tree canopy, aligning with National Arbor Day and addressing the impact of ongoing construction.

The new Central Dog Park opened in Nashville beside the expanded Central Water Reclamation Facility, featuring green space and community amenities, heralded by Mayor O'Connell and local officials.

A shooting at a Memphis block party results in two deaths, spurring city officials to consider revising park rental permits, while community activists call for reclaiming their neighborhood.