Featured Stories
Ataya
Our first look at a new model for conservation with the purchase of land in the Central Appalachian Mountains.
Tennessee Moon Trees
Almost 50 years after the seeds orbited the moon, find out what has happened to the four Tennessee Moon Trees.
ATV Natchez Trace State Forest
ATVs and UTVs are welcome in Tennessee State Forests. Come along and find out what you can and can't do... and all the fun that awaits those who follow a few simple rules.
Ruskin Cave Hummingbird Helper
The banding of hummingbirds is made even more magical with the assistance of a very intelligent young helper.
Outdoor Adventure
Edgar Evins Western Wallflower Cruise
Come along on a boating adventure to see a wild flower that is very difficult to reach by land.
Kids & Family
Standing Stone State Park Marbles Tournament
See how some Tennessee kids are helping keep an old sport alive while also showcasing it on a national stage.
Fishing & Hunting
A Soldier’s Child
An event designed for things to go right. Because so much has already gone wrong.
Environment
Tennessee Farming and Conservation Collaboration
Farmers may struggle to make money but they can do it without hurting the environment.
More of our latest episodes
Thanks for visiting the Wild Side! Our Emmy award-winning outdoor adventure show is produced by RockWater, LLC through the support of Nashville Public Television and the Tennessee State Parks. Wild Side is a vibrant voice for the environment, helping you experience and explore outdoor adventures just outside your door. Recognized as the “Best Outdoor Show in North America,” Wild Side is hosted by television veteran Steve Hall and airs on PBS stations across Tennessee and Kentucky. Check the schedule below for more.
Tennessee Red Wolves
Once abundant on the Tennessee landscape, red wolves are now the most endangered canid in the world. Find out what is being done to right this wrong.
Tennessee High School Rodeo Association
See why some Tennessee High School Students are putting their collegiate hope in horses.
Brushy Mountain and Frozen Head
A partnership between a state park and an old state prison is opening up new opportunities for visitors to see more and stay longer when visiting Tennessee.
Iroquois Steeplechase Behind the Scenes
Take a look behind the scenes of one of Tennessee's most prestigious events. And, find out why all eyes are on a horse named, Motivational.
TV Schedule
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- NPT2 Saturdays 10:00 am
- WKNO-Channel 10, Memphis, TN Saturdays, 4:00 pm.
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- ETP (Channels 2 and 15), Knoxville, TN Saturdays, 10:00 am
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- WLJT Martin Jackson
- Friday nights 10 pm
- Kentucky Educational Television Tuesdays, 4:30 pm ET/3:30 pm CT
- KET2 Tuesdays 4:30 pm ET/3:30 CT