Project Promotes Energy Efficiency Lighting, Benefiting the Environment and Bottom Line
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the city of Oak Ridge is receiving $200,000 in Clean Tennessee Energy Grant funding to replace and retrofit existing fluorescent lighting fixtures to LED lighting in the Oak Ridge Municipal Building and the Oak Ridge Civic Center Complex.
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June 21 Meeting at Paris Landing State Park is Open to the Public
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Historical Commission announced today its regular meeting of the Commission members is scheduled for Friday, June 21, at Paris Landing State Park in Buchanan, Tenn. Beginning at 9 a.m., the meeting will be held at the park’s inn in Conference Room A, located at 400 Lodge Road.
Treat Dad to a delicious buffet at one of eight Tennessee State Park Restaurants
NASHVILLE – Show dad your appreciation by taking him out for a delicious meal at one of Tennessee State Parks’ restaurants this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16.
Celebration Will Feature Hikes and Other Educational Activities
SPARTA, Tenn. – Burgess Falls State Park and Natural Area will host the ninth annual Butterfly Garden Celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. A variety of educational programs will be offered in the award-winning Native Butterfly Garden and surrounding park for this event.
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Individuals, Organizations and Projects Honored for Achievements
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau announced the winners of the 2013 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards today. The 11 winners will be recognized for their achievements and positive impact on the state’s natural resources in an awards ceremony to be held in Nashville on June 25.
All 54 State Parks Will Host Hikes Saturday, June 1
NASHVILLE – In conjunction with National Trails Day, Tennessee State Parks will host free, guided hikes on Saturday, June 1, encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to participate in several planned activities across the state. Each state park will host its own special hike, offering a variety of family-friendly activities including historical hikes, educational programming, re-enactments and wildlife watching.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Obion County on June 1.
Maintenance Equipment Will Save Taxpayer Dollars, Benefit the Environment and Improve Golfing Experience
CHATTANOOGA – Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau, TDEC Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill and Senator Bo Watson today unveiled the new electric golf course equipment at the Bear Trace at Harrison Bay Golf Course.
Maintenance Equipment Will Save Taxpayer Dollars, Benefit the Environment and Improve Golfing Experience
CHATTANOOGA – Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau and Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill will unveil the new electric golf course equipment at the Bear Trace at Harrison Bay Golf Course on Tuesday, May 21, beginning at noon. The event is designed to showcase the new maintenance equipment, while demonstrating its positive environmental impacts and energy savings, among other benefits. Attendees will include members of the community, golfing enthusiasts, power industry representatives, equipment manufacturers and local park supporters.
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Rangers Represented the Entire Second Grade Class at Waverly Elementary School;
Celebration Commemorated Largest Junior Ranger Class in State Park History
NEW JOHNSONVILLE, Tenn. – History was made today at Johnsonville State Historic Park as Tennessee State Parks’ officials inducted 116 Junior Rangers from Waverly Elementary School. Representing Waverly Elementary School’s entire second grade, the event represented the largest Junior Ranger Class ever to be inducted in state park history.
