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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White County

Interior Dog Cove

In 2018, TennGreen Land Conservancy purchased an important 76-acre inholding in the Dog Cove State Natural Area.
Acquisition of these lands enabled the State of Tennessee to expand Dog Cove and provide more recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in the Scott’s Gulf region.
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White County

Dry Creek Headwaters

In 2018, TennGreen collaborated with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and Open Space Institute to acquire 582 acres of land adjacent to Lost Creek State Natural Area and Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Wildlife Management Area.
The conservation of this natural area not only expanded the two state-owned and managed lands, but also increased hiking access to Virgin Falls SNA and protects the many plant, fish, and wildlife species that depend on its habitat to thrive.
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White County

Virgin Falls

Virgin Falls is one of Tennessee’s premiere scenic wonders and natural attractions.
In 2012, TennGreen Land Conservancy partnered with the State of Tennessee to acquire and permanently protect Virgin Falls, assisting with negotiations and securing crucial funding for the purchase.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Welch’s Point – Photo Credit: Ron Durant

TennGreen is the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee

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Rock Island State Park. Photo Credit: Chuck Sutherland
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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Fox cubs
Photo Credit: Mark Taylor
Hike-a-Thon

$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!

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