Conserving Land Where People and Nature Can Thrive

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TennGreen Land Conservancy (formerly the Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation) empowers landowners and communities to protect large, connected natural areas that support diversity of life, inspire appreciation of nature, and spark action to protect the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the land that sustains us all.

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Marion County

Fiery Gizzard Trail

In the Spring of 2021, TennGreen Land Conservancy and The Conservation Fund expanded the popular Fiery Gizzard Trail in South Cumberland State Park.

By purchasing this land and adding it to the park, the partners helped secure the viewshed of the popular trail that will connect Denny Cove, Foster Falls, and most of the park system.

Morgan County

Obed Wild & Scenic River National Park (Clear Creek)

TennGreen Land Conservancy, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning, and partners purchased 240 acres of forested bluff lands along Clear Creek.

This collaborative effort protected the land’s conservation values and will allow for key expansions of Obed Wild & Scenic River National Park.

Putnam County

Bee Rock

Through a generous land donation and a partnership with the City of Monterey, TennGreen Land Conservancy assisted in permanently protecting Bee Rock for generations of Tennesseans to enjoy as a public park.

For decades, Bee Rock has drawn people from across Tennessee to climb its rocky face or to picnic at the top of the overlook located at the end of a 0.7-mile trail.

West Memphis, Arkansas

Ducks Unlimited Park

In 2018, a TennGreen Land Conservancy Board member approached TennGreen’s leadership with a radical idea: acquiring, restoring, and protecting 1,500 acres of land directly across from downtown Memphis to create a new park.

This park vision—originally called Big River Park—would be a world-class passive park to serve people across the Mid-South, featuring cycling and hiking trails, restored wetlands, and interpretive signage to educate future guests about the importance of these unique habitats.

Fayette County

Lagrange Point

Together, Wolf River Conservancy and TennGreen protected these 121 acres of critical land and waterways.

The entirety of this property is in the 100-year floodplain, consists predominantly of wetlands, and is within the aquifer recharge zone for the Memphis Sand Aquifer, the sole drinking water source for Memphis and surrounding communities.

Fayette County

Pleasant Farm

In 2024, Wolf River Conservancy and TennGreen protected these critical 118 acres.

Pleasant farm bolsters the 1,800 acres of land protection within the Wolf River Wildlife Management Area (WMA), safeguarding once-threatened wetlands along West Tennessee’s Wolf River.

Cumberland County

Black Mountain

Through a generous donation, TennGreen Land Conservancy assisted in the conservation of 518 acres along the Cumberland Trail.

Black Mountain is a 2,900′ tall mountain on the Cumberland Plateau that encompasses magnificent 270-million year old sandstone bluffs.

Davidson County

Harmony Wildlife Preserve

In June 2023, TennGreen Land Conservancy partnered with Harmony Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (“Harmony”) to place a conservation easement on its property in West Nashville.

The conservation easement will forever protect Harmony’s lands and enable the nonprofit to continue its critical work of helping Tennessee’s native wildlife.

Hickman County

Mayberry Hollow

TennGreen Land Conservancy, Tommy Pinkston, and donors to TennGreen’s Conservation Easement Assistance Fund permanently protected more than 70 acres of forests and streams in Hickman County, Tennessee.

This completed conservation easement will safeguard these precious, clean waters; thriving ecosystems; and the land’s lasting environmental health for future generations.

Jackson County

Blackburn Fork WMA

TennGreen Land Conservancy and The Conservation Fund acquired 82 acres of forested land for an addition to the Blackburn Fork Wildlife Management Area in Jackson County, Tennessee.

This strategic purchase protects approximately 1.25 miles of land along Blackburn Fork State Scenic River (SSR) and its tributaries, furthering efforts to protect and enhance the region’s natural beauty and ecological significance.

Welch’s Point – Photo Credit: Ron Durant

TennGreen is the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee

Rock Island State Park. Photo Credit: Chuck Sutherland

What does that mean?

Acres

Miles

Spaces

Rare Species

Since 1998, we’ve been a trusted partner in conservation across the state! Together, we’ve conserved 54,954 acres of land, protected more than 224 miles of streams and rivers, created or expanded 61 public spaces, and protected essential habitat for 78 rare species.

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$259,185 Raised for Nature

In April, thousands of people came together with a shared goal: to protect the land, water, and wild places that make Tennessee so special. Many adventured outside. Some gave generously. Others cheered on friends, family, or coworkers and helped spread the word. Thanks to this support, Hike-a-Thon 2025 was a resounding success and our best year yet! Together, we raised more, explored farther, and connected with more people who care about protecting Tennessee’s natural world.

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1,123 adventurers completed 2,908 outdoor adventures for the 2025 Hike-a-Thon!