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Bonnaroo 2024: See the sounds of The Farm
Sidelines staff photographer Skyler Wendell got closer to the music at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, than most would even dream of. This enviable position allowed her to capture the moves, the costumes and the attitudes of the genre-spanning lineup that drew over 70,000 people to The Farm this year.
Outdoor Notes: TWRA seeks public input for fishing regulations
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is accepting comments for its 2025-26 fishing regulations. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about fishing regulations with TWRA staff. TWRA fisheries personnel use a variety of techniques to manage fish populations and gather data about fish population size structure, recruitment, growth, density and mortality. In addition, fisheries personnel work to improve habitat to benefit fish species along with propagating and stocking numerous species of fish to ensure anglers have the best...
Fall Armyworms Pose Potential Threat to Tennessee Lawns and Farmland
KNOXVILLE - As reports of fall armyworms continue across Tennessee, an entomologist with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture encourages residents to monitor their land for this migratory pest. “Fall armyworms travel north from Texas, passing right through Tennessee and neighboring states every year,” says Midhula Gireesh, assistant professor...
New outdoors program launched to benefit Tennessee youth mental health
TENNESSEE, USA — The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy and Outdoor Chattanooga have announced a new program to get Southeast Tennessee children to spend more time outdoors than ever before. The Outdoor Leadership Club is designed to introduce youth and families in historically marginalized communities "to nature to experience the...
Outdoor Notes: Squirrel season opens Aug. 24
NASHVILLE — Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 24, which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for people to experience the enjoyment of the sport. ...
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