TWRA Hunter Education Classes, Shooting Ranges Closed Until Further Notice

  • Friday, March 13, 2020

Due to the Governor Bill Lee’s declared state of emergency, and for the health of the public, all Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency hunter education classes and firings ranges will be closed until further notice. 

Governor Lee issued Executive Order No. 14 on Thursday declaring a state of emergency in Tennessee to facilitate the treatment and containment of COVID-19.

Outdoors
Garden Club Meets July 14
  • 7/1/2025

The Green Thumb Garden Club of Collegedale/Ooltewah will meet Monday, July 14 at 7 p.m. (door opens at 6:45 p.m.) at Chestnut Hall (in the Commons), 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, Tn. The presenter ... more

TWRA News: Operation Dry Water Set For July 4-6
  • 6/30/2025

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened ... more

Fish And Wildlife Service Proposes Listing Barrens Darter As Endangered Species
  • 6/30/2025

Following a review of the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the Barrens darter as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. ... more