Environment and Conservation
Twenty Races Scheduled for 2009-2010 Tennessee State Parks Running Tour
Released on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 - 9:15 am under
Tennessee State Parks Running Tour Kicks Off Oct. 10
Oldest State Parks Running Series in Nation to Kick Off at Rock Island Oct. 10
NASHVILLE – The 2009-2010 Tennessee State Parks Running Tour will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Rock Island State Park outside McMinnville. The Rock Island 5K is the first of twenty foot races scheduled at different state parks from October through March.
HHW Mobile Collection in Cheatham, Dyer, Lawrence and Maury Counties -- Oct. 17
Released on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 - 8:35 am underNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Cheatham, Dyer, Lawrence and Maury counties on Saturday, Oct. 17.
2009 Pow Wow and Fall Festival at Long Hunter State Park
Released on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 - 9:50 am under28th Annual Festival Slated for Oct. 16-18
NASHVILLE – Long Hunter State Park will host the 28th Annual Pow Wow and Fall Festival Oct. 16-18, featuring Native American artists, musicians, dancers, food and storytellers. Sponsored by the Native American Indian Association of Tennessee, this time-honored gathering draws thousands of people from across the country and offers a unique opportunity to explore a variety of tribal customs and cultural experiences.
Recreation Trails Grant Workshop Scheduled for Oct. 28
Released on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 - 8:23 am underWorkshop to Assist Tennessee Public Officials, Nonprofits, with Grant Application Process
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is continuing the 2010 Recreational Trails Program grant application cycle with a second workshop to help government officials, parks and recreation departments and non-profit organizations prepare their grant applications.
HHW Service in Anderson, Cumberland, Jefferson and Warren Counties -- Oct. 10
Released on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 - 7:34 am underNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Anderson, Cumberland, Jefferson and Warren counties on Saturday, Oct. 10.
HHW Mobile Collection Service in Claiborne and McMinn Counties -- Oct. 3
Released on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 - 10:26 am underNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Claiborne and McMinn counties on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Environment and Conservation Celebrates National Public Lands Day in Tennessee
Released on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 - 9:48 am underVolunteerism Protects, Preserves Shared Natural Resources
NASHVILLE – The Department of Environment and Conservation invites the public to take part in volunteer activities across Tennessee in celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Meeting Set to Examine Tennessee Nominations to National Register of Historic Places
Released on Thu, Sep 17, 2009 - 8:09 am underPublic invited to attend Nashville meeting on September 30
NASHVILLE - The State Review Board will meet on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, to examine Tennessee's seven proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
Step Back in Time at Henry Horton State Park Sept. 18-19
Released on Wed, Sep 16, 2009 - 8:56 am underCHAPEL HILL, Tenn. – Henry Horton State Park will host its annual Step Back in Time festival September 18 – 19, featuring a pre-1840s encampment, horse-mounted shooters, arts and crafts, antique tractors and cars, music, food and much more. Activities will begin at 9 a.m. each day and run until approximately 7:30 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public.
Bredesen Announces Waste Tire Cleanup Grant for Hickman County
Released on Wed, Sep 16, 2009 - 8:16 am underGrant Will Fund Tire Removal on Highway 230 in Lyles
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke today announced a Waste Tire Cleanup Grant of $115,000 for Hickman County. This grant will fund the cleanup of tires illegally dumped along Highway 230 in Lyles.
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