Tennessee’s winters are usually mild by northern standards. A few frosty mornings, an occasional snowfall, and then a quick thaw. But every so often, such as th ...

Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a ...

Just like your housecat has its own mind about whether you own it, Tennessee doesn’t exactly "have" cougars. Cougars, also known as mountain lions or pumas, were once abundant across Tennessee and ...

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has closed the Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area due to expected inclement weather, ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A species of woodpecker that has not been seen in Tennessee since the 1990s may soon return to the state. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment and ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Federation announced the winners of its 11th Annual Wildlife and Nature Photo contest on Friday. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation said it received more than ...

Smith pled guilty to three counts of Illegal Take, Possession, or Destruction of Wildlife, one count of Statewide Big Game ...

Officials in Gatlinburg, Tenn., warn that humans should always keep at least 150 feet between themselves and a wild bear A black bear wandered into Gatlinburg, Tenn.’s 50th Christmas parade on Dec. 8 ...

HENNING, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Lauderdale County man lost his hunting license and faces a steep fine after illegally killing three deer on state property in January. According to a report from the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency faces a multi-million dollar funding shortfall that could lead to cuts to wildlife law enforcement officers, conservation efforts and ...