The Economics of Tennessee Conservation
At the heart of Tennessee conservation lies a critical truth: Protecting Nature Pays Off—For All of Us. At TennGreen Land Conservancy, we know that conserving…
2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) Draft Now Available For Public Comment
Through August 4th, Tennessee’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan draft (SWAP) is available for review and public comment. Your voice matters, and we encourage you…
Basin Spring Conservation Easement Permanently Protects 100 Acres in Williamson County
Franklin, Tenn. (July 15, 2025) — On May 28, TennGreen Land Conservancy and landowners Dr. Joseph A. Little, III, and Billie B. Little of Franklin,…
‘Roadless Rule’ Rescinding Threatens 85,000 acres of Tennessee’s National Forests
TennGreen Land Conservancy responds to the federal rescinding that could open 85,000 acres of Tennessee forest to development. More than 85,000 acres of Tennessee’s most…
Alice Hudson Pell Appointed to Nashville’s Metro Parks & Recreation Board
TennGreen Land Conservancy is proud to share that our Executive Director, Alice Hudson Pell, has been appointed by Nashville’s Metro Council to the Metro Parks…
Scott’s Gulf Wilderness: Tennessee’s 60th State Park Built on Decades of Conservation
On May 9, 2025, Scott’s Gulf Wilderness officially became Tennessee’s 60th State Park—an exciting milestone built on decades of conservation. For more than 20 years,…
Wild Waters, Wild Places: Continuing Clear Creek Conservation
In the summer of 2023, TennGreen Land Conservancy and Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) worked closely together to raise funds for a critical acquisition…
Gov. Lee Signs Farmland Preservation Act Into Law
On Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Farmland Preservation Act, landmark legislation ensuring working farms and forest land can be conserved for future generations. Upon…
Hike-a-Thon 2025 Raises Over $259,000 to Protect Tennessee’s Lands and Waters
TennGreen Land Conservancy hosted its fifth annual Hike-a-Thon in April, with a record 1,123 enthusiastic participants and sponsors raising $259,185 for the environmental nonprofit. Participants…
Statement on Wetlands Bill HB0541/SB0670
TennGreen Land Conservancy and Tennessee Wildlife Federation, with crucial partners, release their statement on Wetlands Bill HB0541/SB0670. At TennGreen Land Conservancy, the protection of Tennessee’s…
A Big Hike-a-Thon Thank YOu for an Incredible Earth Day 2025!
Together, we raised an incredible $9,730 from 93 donations from 75 households, $5,000 of which was matched by a generous gift from a tremendous Hike-a-Thon…
HIKE-A-THON 2025 is Here! Let the Games Begin!
It’s here! The 2025 Hike-a-Thon begins April 1st, and we can’t wait to hit the trails, streams, and bluffs with you. Unlike any other event…
