Every story on Tennessee’s Wild Side promotes the proper enjoyment of outdoor life in Tennessee. But the stories highlighted on this page are more tightly woven into the theme of conserving our environment. These are the stories about endangered species, land management, and people who go out of their way to be good stewards of our habitat.
These are the shows that remind us of nature’s call.
Mountain Tails Wildlife Rehab
Animals native to Tennessee are losing their natural homes… but see how one woman is trying to save them.
Cumberland Trail Building
Protected lands and professional pathfinders on the Cumberland Plateau are making a way where there was no way.
River Cleanup at Johnsonville
See Tennessee volunteers respond to the fallout of a destructive flash flood.
American Woodcocks
Go with us as we search for an elusive dancing shore bird.
Eagle Nest at Radnor
We’ll see how the protection of natural resources has led to a remarkable event high above Radnor Lake State Park.
Duck Population Concerns
A national wildlife refuge where there is some worry about the waterfowl.
Winter Hummingbirds
Flying south is not always the answer.
These birds are making a living right here in Tennessee.
Loggerhead Shrike
The sad saga of a bird with a split personality and an effort to save it.
Purple Martins at the Schermerhorn
A bird invasion reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock movie.
Monarch Butterfly Tagging in Tennessee
Come along as we hunt for butterflies in big trouble.
Rattlesnake Release
Come along as we follow some scientists up a mountain on a mission to protect timber rattlesnakes.
Rattlesnake Bite
This is what happens when snake handling hits hurdle.
