Featured Stories
A Tough Day at the Office
Whether young or old, a day outside is hard to beat....even when that day doesn't go as planned.
Hot on the Trail
Enjoy the excitement of a beagle hound field trial...where the dogs are there to find and follow and the rabbit nearly always gets away.
Going the Distance
Chattanooga's Ben Friberg started out kayaking...then he tried standup paddling whitewater and got hooked. Now Ben has added endurance paddleboarding to his list of loves, setting world records along the way.
Soul Hunters
Chris Smith and his hunting partner Michael Mason spend many hours in the field videotaping turkey hunts that Chris edits and turns into DVDs to help share a message.
Outdoor Adventure
Portrait of a River
The Duck River is rich in biodiversity, but feeling the effects of urban growth...which is what brings "The Chestnut Group," artists who paint in the open air for the cause of conservation, to it's beautiful banks.
Kids & Family
Aquariums in the Classroom
If you have hundreds of native fish living in your state, what's the best way to learn about them? You get out in the river and get your hands wet!
Fishing & Hunting
Hard Hunt, Big Harvest
Hunting elk in the rugged terrain of the North Cumberlands is a challenge for any hunter...but this hard hunt can lead to a really big harvest.
Environment
Harpeth River Flooding
While the effect of a flood on people is evident, what happens to the rivers and the wild things that call them home when high water rips through?
More of our latest episodes
Thanks for visiting the Wild Side! Our Emmy award-winning outdoors show is produced through the support of the Jackson Foundation. 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 Bill Cody and Janet Ivey and airs on PBS stations across Tennessee and Kentucky. Check the schedule below for more.
Sandhill Cranes
Once numbering fewer than 100, today more than 75 thousand eastern sandhills can be found. It's an amazing success story written by the hard work of people and the resiliency of these remarkable birds.
Wilderness Foxes
Join a group of ladies who love exploring the outdoors on an adventure through the trails of the Savage Gulf leading to the beautiful Greeter Falls in the South Cumberland State Park.
A Process of Preservation
Two unique partners, artist Charles Brindley and The Land Trust for Tennessee team up to preserve historic Glen Leven Farm in Nashville from development...each working through the process in their own way.
Boating Safely
There's a lot of water in Tennessee...which means there are also a lot of boats. We'll head out to Old Hickory Lake in Middle Tennessee to see the best ways to stay safe on the water.
TV Schedule
- NPT - Nashville Public Television
Saturdays, 6:30pm; Sundays, 9:00am. - WKNO-Channel 10, Memphis, TN
Saturdays, 9:30am. - ETP (Channels 2 and 15), Knoxville, TN
Saturdays, 10:00am - WCTE-Channel 22, Cookeville, TN
Thursdays, 7:00pm; Saturdays, 9:30am. - WTCI-Channel 45, DT29, Chattanooga, TN
Sundays, 1:00pm - WLJT-Channel 11, Martin, TN
Fridays, 10:00pm. - Kentucky Educational Television
Tuesdays, 4:00pm ET/3:00pm CT