Preserving the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Preserves and projects encompass rare remnants of nationally and globally important ecosystems in five "ecoregions" in Tennessee.

Chapter newsletters and links to local groups around the state.

A rural Tennessee citizen's organization working for social, environmental, and economic justice through grassroots organizing. Interests include strip mining, economic issues, toxics, timbering, and state tax reform.

Coalition of environmental and citizen organizations promoting green energy in the TVA region. Includes information about a variety of energy and environment issues in the state and region.

Volunteer organization devoted to the protection and preservation of the natural environment, particularly the natural wonders (waterfalls, gorges, cliffs, sandstone arches, rivers with challenging rapids and calm pools) of the Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee.

Advocates for the conservation and sustainable use of the state's natural resources, including forests, waters, air, wildlife, and soil. Information on current issues and activities, with particular focus on wildlife and sportsmen's concerns.

Consortium of Tennessee environmental organizations. Site includes information and opinion regarding state environment issues and links to web sites of TEC member groups.

Private, nonprofit organization that works with and on behalf of employees to effect change in the way their resource agencies conduct the public's business. Site provides information about current state issues.

Organization acts as a resource and mentor for the planning, development and management of rail-trails throughout the state for the purposes of recreation, preservation of rail corridors, and alternative transportation.

Works to preserve the unique character of Tennessee's natural and historic landscapes and sites by means of conservation easements.