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Hemlock Trees A blue sky is viewed through a hemlock tree canopy located at The Nature Conservancy's Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain in Tennessee. © The Nature Conservancy/Terry Cook

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Since 1978, we have helped to create or expand 31 state parks and natural areas, 20 state Wildlife Management Areas and nine national parks, forests and wildlife refuges in Tennessee, in addition to establishing our own system of nature preserves. Thanks for helping us make that happen!

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Piper Cave

A second bat cave advances an effort that has led to an increase in hibernating bats and in a population of federally endangered gray bats.

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Fire Season Success

This spring, we worked with colleagues and partners on hosting modules, assisting with 24,423 acres of burns in TN, KY and OH, and much more.

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Urban Bird Treaty

We are excited about the launch of this new website as we mark one year since making Nashville an Urban Bird Treaty City.

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Family Forests

We are excited to team up with our friends at the American Forest Foundation to launch of the Family Forest Carbon Program in Tennessee!

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Saving Tennessee Bats

Our Tennessee bat expert, Cory Holliday, speaks with CNN about efforts to save bats suffering from white nose syndrome.

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City of Nashville and Partners Celebrate the City's Urban Bird Treaty Designation

The treaty affirms Nashville’s commitment to conserving bird habitat, reducing hazards to birds and engaging city residents and guests about the importance of birds and conservation.

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Year In Review

Thanks to your support, we accomplished so much in 2023. We look forward to doing more in 2024!

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Cades Cove Clouds frame Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. © The Nature Conservancy/Terry Cook

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Tennessee Milestones

See what we've been able to accomplish, thanks to your support, over 40 years since opening our doors in Tennessee.

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Places We Protect

The Nature Conservancy owns nearly 1,500 preserves covering more than 2.5 million acres across all 50 states. Check out our preserves in Tennessee.

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