For thousands of years, pearls have been a prized gemstone used to craft jewelry and other adornments. But North America has just one freshwater pearl farm that cultivates the shiny objects, located at Kentucky Lake in western Tennessee.
Teacher turns invasive carp into food for injured birds of prey
Carp have increasingly become a nuisance in waterways across the country. A Kentucky high school teacher and his students are using the invasive fish to feed injured raptors, like bald eagles, vultures and hawks.
Plants, pollinators and people: The push to restore the Ohio River Basin
A new plan to protect and restore the waters of the Ohio River Basin recommends dozens of regional solutions to tackle interlinked environmental problems.
A marsh bird found in Tennessee wetlands is endangered. FWS is drafting a plan.
A secretive marsh bird once found in Tennessee wetlands faces extinction. The Eastern black rail was federally listed as threatened in 2020, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now drafting a plan for its recovery.
Tick-borne meat allergies on the rise and impacting a wildlife rehab in Bowling Green
An estimated 400,000 people have been impacted by Alpha-Gal syndrome across the U.S.
NashVillager Podcast: Coexisting with wildlife
Who do you call if there’s a raccoon in your chimney? Plus, the local news for August 14, 2025.
FWS proposes ‘endangered’ listing for fish endemic to Middle Tennessee
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed to list the Barrens darter as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
Runaway pet zebra captured in Rutherford County
The zebra quickly became the subject of internet memes. One fake posting showed Ed dining at a Waffle House, a southern staple. Others had him visiting other Tennessee cities or panhandling on the side of the road.
Finding art in nature with cicada Brood XIV
Brood XIV is emerging across Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. While the cicadas are annoying to some, they offer profound meaning to others.
NashVillager Podcast: Wild animals in the Volunteer State
Is it really legal to have a pet zebra in Tennessee? Plus, the local news for June 4, 2025.
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