Monarch butterflies are migrating through parts of the South and Midwest as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public comment on a proposal to list them as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Wildlife rescue in Middle Tennessee
So many wild animals call Nashville home. There is a lot we can do to help protect our wild neighbors.
Beavers, cardinals and cicadas are the session players on this Nashville album recorded in Shelby Bottoms
The most serene place in Nashville just might be a park bench at dusk in Shelby Bottoms. And now, you can be there whenever you want thanks to Camille Faulkner.
Moth enthusiasts track nocturnal fliers at Bells Bend Park
Connecting to the diverse world of moths — like at Moth Watch at Bells Bend Park could help people see past common perceptions.
NashVillager Podcast: Hellbenders and Topminnows
What native species need protection in Tennessee? Plus the local news for July 10, 2024.
For the endangered Nashville crayfish, its rebound is both good and bad news
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering removing the Nashville crayfish from the endangered species list.
Spotted lanternfly: Colorful, invasive insect detected in Tennessee again
The spotted lanternfly was seen in Davidson County again this year after it was first found in Tennessee in 2023.
Listen: Peak cicada? First-timers share their appreciation and grievances about the brood
WPLN News wanted to know how cicada first-timers were feeling as the bugs emerge, so turned to the newsroom newbies for their hopes — and fears.
Enjoying Nashville from the Cumberland River
Why do so many people ignore or avoid the Cumberland River? And how have perceptions — and access to our winding river — changed?
How Tennessee has grown one of the largest student fishing circuits in the nation
“We take everybody. That’s the beauty of it: that it’s open to absolutely everyone … And the fish don’t discriminate. They don’t care who you are. If you’ve got the right bait on, they’re going to come get it and then you get to weigh them in.”
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