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.
Sandhill Cranes
We’ll find out what some big white and wild birds have in common with vegetable soup.
U-T Seed Collection
We’ll see how collecting seeds may be the only way to save our trees.
Highland Cattle
Meet a couple of cows living their best life just ten minutes from “The It City”
Whippoorwill Rewilding
We’ll find out about a rewilding project on one of the most popular pieces of land in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Komodo Dragons
There are giant creatures native to far away islands… now living in Tennessee.
Coral Recovery-Nashville Zoo
Learn how a battle to save the future of the oceans is being fought right here in Tennessee.
Devilstep Hollow
We’ll show you artistic creations inside an ancient cave that’s locked away to protect it from people.
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Tour
See why an outdoor adventure on a warm sunny day didn’t go quite as planned.
Hummingbird Researcher
Share the tropical travels of a couple on a humanitarian avian project.
Osage Orange Tree at Carnton Plantation
Take a look at a very old landmark that survived a war.
Exotic Avian Sanctuary
We’ll tell you why birds native to jungles and rainforests are proving to be more than some people bargained for.