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Dry Creek Headwaters - credit Chuck Sutherland

ABOUT WHO WE ARE

Founded by Kathleen Williams in 1998, TennGreen Land Conservancy (formerly the Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation) is the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee.

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MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO CONSERVE LAND
WHERE PEOPLE AND NATURE CAN THRIVE.

We envision large, connected, natural areas that support diversity of life, inspire the appreciation of nature, and spark action to protect the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the land that sustains us all.

Guiding Principle

Dedication to the Entire State

We will focus on the entire state of Tennessee, an irreplaceable and boundless gift of natural landscapes that deserve protection in perpetuity.

Guiding Principle

Nature
Nurtures

Our individual physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being is dependent upon access to and experiences in beautiful, natural spaces; we need places to hike and play.

Guiding Principle

Commitment to Future Generations

We accept responsibility as caretakers of our state’s natural assets, for not only its current inhabitants but also future generations.

Guiding Principle

Prioritized Protection

We will strategically invest in conservation, with priorities based on sound science and community needs, including recreation; response to clear environmental threats; the protection of large, connected natural areas; wildlife habitat and corridors; and land along lakes, rivers, and streams.

Guiding Principle

Building Trust and Awareness

We acknowledge that many within Tennessee may not understand the value of our natural assets. It is, therefore, our responsibility to listen, learn, engage, and provide many of the educational tools and experiences necessary to build awareness, relevance, and trust, to ensure that our work is honored in perpetuity.

Guiding Principle

Urgency

We recognize that Tennessee is experiencing extraordinary human development pressure and that our natural assets which draw many to the state are in jeopardy; we must act swiftly and smartly to protect them before it is too late.

Guiding Principle

Interdependence

We understand ourselves to be one small, interdependent part of a much larger, whole universe. We cannot exist separately and independently. We have a duty to responsibly protect and share our natural world with all other species who are equally dependent upon it.

Our Staff

OUR STAFF

Meet the hardworking team who makes it all possible.

Meet the Staff

Our Board

OUR BOARD

Meet the visionary leaders who guide our conservation strategies.

Meet the Board

FAQs

FAQ

“What is a land conservancy?” Get all of your questions answered!

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