The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching on March 20. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of wildlife species native to the Volunteer State. Hunting, fishing, and boating photos are also welcome. The selected …
Four cornerstone bands of 1970s radio take the stage at The Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater on June 7 as Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League, Firefall, and Orleans bring their harmony-rich hits to the Tennessee countryside. Set at the base of the Cumberland Plateau, The Caverns Amphitheater in Pelham, TN, offers a natural, open-air setting where rolling hills rise behind the stage and music carries …
Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms, and in their communities during the 12th annual Tennessee Tree Day event, taking place on March 21, 2026. Online tree reservations are open to the public now through March 1, 2026, and residents are encouraged to reserve trees as soon as …
Lighting the tree this year at the Town of Jasper 1800s Christmas in a Small Town will be none other than the Miss Tennessee first runner up and Miss Congeniality, Presley Powers, of South Pittsburg. As a local girl, Presley is well aware of how important hometown events can be and said she was very …
Tennessee’s 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU). The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The statewide bag limit for …
Tennessee State Parks have installed new trail signs at several parks to provide visitors with more detailed information about trail conditions. The signs, also available online, include details such as trail grade, slope, width, and surface type. The information is intended to help all visitors, including those using wheelchairs or all-terrain wheelchairs available at many …
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative reminds everyone that winter storms can cause power outages to occur quickly. A ready emergency kit helps keep your household safe until power returns. Include these essentials in a weather-resistant bin: Flashlights or headlamps for each person, plus extra batteries. Portable phone chargers, a car charger, and at least one fully …
The first Tennessee young sportsman deer hunt for the 2025-26 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 25-26. Youth ages 6-16 may participate using a gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain in position to take immediate control of the hunting …
In June 2025, in a surprising turn of events, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) withdrew its requested license increase package – what would have been an average 28 percent increase in the cost of hunting & fishing licenses expected to go into effect on the first of July. But from the very beginning of …
