“This really just gives you an on-the-ground, local-based grassroots opportunity to start to make a difference and conserve birds in their habitats,” a state bird conservation coordinator said.
The Boring Company is digging under Music City Center. Greater sinkhole, pollution risks lie ahead
The Boring Company drilled near the Music City Center this week, suggesting the company has completed up to a tenth of its route between downtown and the airport. But trickier terrain lies ahead as the tunnel extends underneath Nashville, according to a new report commissioned by the Southern Environmental Law Center.
Data centers and wetlands: where Tennessee’s District 9 candidates stand on the environment
Two state legislators from Memphis are vying for the District 9 congressional seat based partially on their track record on sensitive environmental issues.
Blackburn promotes coal, nuclear while Green vows to protect rivers, forest and farmland
While the state is likely to elect its first female governor this fall, the two leading candidates represent vastly different perspectives on energy and environmental priorities.
Tennessee became the face of the nation’s deadliest 21st century explosion one year ago
The nation’s deadliest explosion this century occurred in Tennessee one year ago when an explosion at a munitions plant killed 16 people.
Hurricane Isaias will impact Tennessee. Here’s the latest forecast
The first hurricane of the Atlantic season could stir up two severe weather threats in Middle Tennessee this weekend.
GM plans to produce cheaper long-range EV batteries in Tennessee
Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution, is transforming its Spring Hill factory to produce a new type of battery for electric vehicles.
High demand is straining Nashville’s water system. Metro asks you to limit sprinklers
Water demand in the Nashville area has been high lately — so high, in fact, that Metro Water Services set a new record for hourly demand earlier this month. Now, officials are asking people with automated sprinklers to rethink their scheduling.
No shade: Half of Nashville’s parks have less than 33% tree canopy cover
“Every kid should have a shaded, pleasant place to play in the summer, especially in a wealthy city,” says Chris Leonard with the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps. A study by the group finds many of Nashville’s parks lack shade.
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