Environment and Conservation
Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Blount County on Nov. 14
Released on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 8:39 am underNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Blount County on Saturday, Nov. 14.
Tennessee State Parks Announce Special Winter Rates
Released on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 - 9:16 am underOffering Quality Accommodations at an Exceptional Value, All in Your Own Backyard
NASHVILLE - Tennessee State Parks are now offering special winter rates for 360 villas and cabins, along with six state park inns from Nov. 1, 2009, through Feb. 28, 2010. With a Tennessee State Park within an hour’s drive of just about anywhere in the state, families and groups seeking unique recreation opportunities and high-quality accommodations can find the perfect getaway -- all at an exceptional value and a bit closer to home.
HHW Mobile Collection Service in Rutherford County on Nov. 7
Released on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 - 8:45 am underNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Rutherford County on Saturday, Nov. 7.
TDEC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Montgomery Bell State Park Villas
Released on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 - 9:50 am under
Montgomery Bell unveils eight new, environmentally friendly villas
Premieres modern, energy efficient, environmentally responsible accommodations
NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks will unveil eight new, environmentally friendly villas at Montgomery Bell State Park at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 28, beginning at 2 p.m.
Bredesen Announces Third Round of Water and Wastewater Projects to Receive Recovery Act Funding
Released on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 - 12:24 pm underSeven Communities, Two Water Authorities and One Utility District Receive Funding
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that seven communities, two water authorities and one utility district have been approved to receive low-interest loans for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. The funding comes from a combination of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. Forty percent of the funding is in the form of principal forgiveness, which does not have to be repaid.
HHW Mobile Collection in Madison, Putnam and Sumner Counties -- Oct. 24
Released on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 7:36 am underNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Madison, Putnam and Sumner counties on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Bicentennial Mall State Park to Hold Tennessee’s History Festival Oct. 23-24
Released on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 - 9:03 am under
Civil War re-enactors take part in Tennessee's History Festival
Event will feature outdoor drama “Liberty!” for first time in Nashville
NASHVILLE –The sixth annual Tennessee’s History Festival will be held Oct. 23-24 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville. This event blends education and entertainment, allowing school groups and families alike to experience nearly five centuries of Tennessee history. Last year, the festival drew more than 6,000 visitors to the park.
Bredesen Proclaims Oct. 11-17 Earth Science Week in Tennessee
Released on Fri, Oct 09, 2009 - 10:34 am underEarth Science Week Toolkits Available to Teachers Across the State
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen has proclaimed Oct. 11-17 as Earth Science Week in Tennessee, promoting the important role that geology and other earth sciences play in Tennessee’s safety, health, welfare and economy.
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.
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