Every state has its favorites, but Tennessee’s choice of official wild animal often catches people off guard. Instead of a large predator or a widely admired game species, lawmakers selected the ...
Tennessee's wildlife agency needs dedicated funding to continue conservation efforts and support the state's $5.8 billion outdoor economy.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Famed Tennessee bass fisherman and TV host Bill Dance threw his support behind a bill in the Tennessee General Assembly to dedicate state funds for wildlife resources. In a ...
MSN: The 'problem solver' of the woods: The surprising history of Tennessee's state animal
The 'problem solver' of the woods: The surprising history of Tennessee's state animal
State of Tennessee - TN.gov On April 22, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its 2025 annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. The survey, conducted during March, April, and May of last year, returned a statewide usage rate of 91.3%. This represents a decrease of approximately 0.9%. compared to Tennessee’s ...
In this section, you will find information highlighting Tennessee’s beginnings to statehood and the formation of government, as well as state symbols and the State Constitution. For more about Tennessee history, the Tennessee Blue Book provides an excellent overview of our state’s great history.
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