Tennessee Wild News Releases

Tennessee Wilderness Act Moves One Step Closer to Passage

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:12:04 -0500

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jeff Hunter (423) 322-7866

Chattanooga, TN - Tennessee Wild, a broad coalition of conservation organizations cheered the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee today for approving the Tennessee Wilderness Act, making it eligible for a vote on the Senate floor.

October Marks the 25th Anniversary of Tennessee Wilderness Act of 1986

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:28:39 -0400

Chattanooga, TN - On October 16, 1986 President Ronald Reagan signed into law the Tennessee Wilderness Act of 1986. This historic piece of legislation was championed by Congressman Jimmy Quillen and co-sponsored by Congressman John J. Duncan Sr. The bill created five beloved wilderness areas in the Cherokee National Forest, and expanded the Big Frog Wilderness. The areas created by the bill include the Sampson Mountain, Little Frog, Big Laurel Branch, Pond Mountain, and Unaka Mountain Wilderness areas.

Tennessee Wild Announces a Series of Public Outings

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:10:24 -0400

Chattanooga, Tenn. (July 5, 2011) — In late May, Tennessee Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker introduced the Tennessee Wilderness Act of 2011, a bill that would protect nearly 20,000 acres of wilderness on the Cherokee National Forest. In order to better understand this important piece of legislation, Tennessee Wild will be offering a series of guided outings to visit the forest. These outings are open to the general public.

Ad Campaign Spotlights Tennessee’s Outstanding Wild Places

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:24:32 -0400

Chattanooga, Tenn. (July 5, 2011) -Tennessee Wild and the Pew Campaign
for America's Wilderness will be launching a print ad campaign tomorrow that
features Tennesseans calling for new safeguards for the wild places they love.

The individuals from various backgrounds shown in the three ads-students
and staff from the Center for Religion and Environment at Sewanee, the owners
of a bed and breakfast, and four county mayors-are among many who support
efforts to protect their favorite wilderness areas in eastern Tennessee.

Tennessee Wilderness Act Reintroduced in Congress

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:31:26 -0400

Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee Wild, a broad coalition of conservation organizations, applauded Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker for reintroducing legislation to designate new wilderness areas on the Cherokee National Forest. This measure could result in the first new wilderness for Tennessee in 25 years. read more

1960 Disney Classic ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ to Screen February 18

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:03:23 -0500

Chattanooga, TN – The second film in the Tennessee Wild winter film series will be shown on Friday evening February 18 at Green | Spaces , 63 E. Main Street in Chattanooga. Swiss Family Robinson (126 minutes - rated G) tells the tale of a Swiss family that is shipwrecked on a desert island in the South Pacific. All manner of adventures unfold as the family struggles to survive and evade the pirates that roam the islands. The doors will open at 6:30 PM and the film will begin at 7:00 PM

Tennessee Wild Film Series Begins February 4

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:11:12 -0500

For Immediate Release

January 20, 2011

Contact: Jeff Hunter (423) 322-7866

National Wilderness Historian Joins Author, Photographer to Discuss TN Wild Lands

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:24:58 -0400

Contact: Jeff Hunter
423-322-7866
jeff@safc.org

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NATIONAL WILDERNESS HISTORIAN JOINS AUTHOR, PHOTOGRAPHER TO DISCUSS TN WILD LANDS

Tennessee Wild to lead hikes to proposed wilderness areas in Cherokee National Forest

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:14:50 -0400

For Immediate Release

June 22, 2010

Contact: Jeff Hunter (423) 322-7866

Tennessee Wild to lead hikes to proposed wilderness areas in Cherokee National Forest

Chattanooga, TN - On June 9, Senator Lamar Alexander introduced the Tennessee Wilderness Act of 2010 on the floor of the US Senate. The legislation is co-sponsored by Senator Bob Corker. This bill will designate nearly 20,000 acres of the Cherokee National Forest as federally protected Wilderness.

Conservationists Applaud New Wilderness Bill for Tennessee

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:34:56 -0400

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jeff Hunter (423) 322-7866

Conservationists Applaud New Wilderness Bill for Tennessee

Legislation is important step towards protecting Tennessee's best wild places