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Protect Tennessee Forests TN Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry campaign promoting sustainable forest management and health on family woodlands and urban forests.

Calling all Tennessee communities, nonprofits and educational institutions! The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Divi...
08/24/2026

Calling all Tennessee communities, nonprofits and educational institutions! The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is accepting applications for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Community Tree Planting grant.

The program provides funding to help increase tree canopy cover in urban, suburban and rural communities across Tennessee. Applications must be submitted online by 5 p.m. CDT Sept. 4.

Learn more and apply: www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/urban/our-programs/funding/community-tree-planting-program

Questions? Contact Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator, Ashley Kite-Rowland, at [email protected].

08/24/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Wilson County Fair - TN State Fair ! 🎡🌳

This year’s fair put forestry in the spotlight as we celebrated Tennessee’s Year of Forestry with hands-on learning, Smokey Bear appearances, forest products demonstrations and opportunities for fairgoers to learn more about the people and work that keep Tennessee’s forests vibrant and productive.

The Pick Tennessee Products Experience gave visitors the chance to shop products from more than 140 Tennessee producers, enjoy samples and demonstrations, meet the people behind Tennessee-made products and explore the new Fields & Forests Village.

From agricultural education and career exploration to local products and family activities, TDA teams helped bring Tennessee agriculture to life throughout the fair.

Thank you to our TDA employees, partners, producers and everyone who helped make this year’s fair a success!

08/21/2026

🌳🎡 The Year of Forestry magic at the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair doesn't end at dark! Come by and see us!

Video description: This reel includes clips of the state fair after dark, including Smokey Bear high-fiving a woman, a wood burning demonstration, a woodturning demonstration, glowing fake fire at the wildland fire exhibit and Year of Forestry signage outside the Hale Moss Building.

🌳 Real forestry. Real jobs. Real world. The application period is now OPEN for the third annual Forestry Jobs Camp! This...
08/21/2026

🌳 Real forestry. Real jobs. Real world.

The application period is now OPEN for the third annual Forestry Jobs Camp! This three-day, two-night camp takes high school students out of the classroom and into the woods where campers are introduced to the forest like never before.

Students learn about forestry and natural resources management, explore prescribed fire and wildfire concepts, try their hand at forestry activities and tools, tour forest industry businesses and learn about careers in the field of natural resource management… all while having fun and making new friends.

The details:
📆 Date: Sept. 13-15, 2026
📍 Location: Natchez Trace State Park and State Forest in Wildersville, Tennessee
💵 Cost: Free
🧑‍🎓 Eligibility: This camp is open to high school students from public, private and home schools.
‼️ Application deadline: Aug. 28, 2026

📎 To apply, visit https://www.tnforestry.com/events/2026-jobs-camp, download and complete the application and send it to [email protected].

Smokey Bear is at the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair this week! He has had a busy week greeting guests, taking int...
08/17/2026

Smokey Bear is at the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair this week!

He has had a busy week greeting guests, taking interviews and riding along in the opening day parade. Smokey will be making appearances at the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair every day in the Hale Moss Building. Come by and say hello, and remember only you can prevent wildfires!

Smokey Bear Tennessee Department of Agriculture

08/12/2026

Did someone say just ONE more day until the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair?

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is ready to welcome you to the Year of Forestry, where education, games and hands-on experiences bring Tennessee forestry to life.

Visit the state’s largest outdoor classroom, learn what Tennessee foresters do, explore the many ways forests affect our everyday lives and meet the people who help protect and manage this important resource.

We’ll see you at the fair!

🎡 Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair
🗓️ Aug. 13-22
📍 Lebanon, Tennessee

🌲 We’re just two days away from the Wilson County Fair - TN State Fair!2026 is the Year of Forestry, and we’re celebrati...
08/11/2026

🌲 We’re just two days away from the Wilson County Fair - TN State Fair!

2026 is the Year of Forestry, and we’re celebrating the forests that shape Tennessee and play an important role in our everyday lives. From wood products and baby trees to Smokey Bear and more, there’s plenty to see, learn and explore.

Join us at the fair and discover what makes Tennessee forestry so important and incredible! 🌲

🎡 Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair
🗓️ Aug. 13-22
📍 Lebanon, Tennessee

08/11/2026

“What makes me proud to be a Tennessee forester is that I get to play a small role in helping conserve our beautiful and productive forests here in Tennessee - for wildlife, for people, and for the planet.”

Forestry is an integral part of agriculture in Tennessee. At the Bridgestone Nature Reserve on the Cumberland Plateau, Britt Townsend shows what it looks like to build a career rooted in hard work, resilience, and a love for both the art and science of managing our forests.

From wildlife habitat and forest restoration to prescribed burns and sustainable timber, forestry is a place where women can lead, thrive, and shape the future of our landscapes. Her story shows how women in forestry are opening doors and inspiring young women to see themselves in this profession.

To the next generation: you absolutely belong here. Your work will impact ecosystems, communities, and generations to come.

Follow along as we continue recognizing the International Year of the Woman Farmer throughout 2026. Come celebrate the Year of Forestry with us at the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair!

🎡 Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair
🗓️ Aug. 13-22
📍 Lebanon, Tennessee

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