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Together, We Keep the Wild Alive
The Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) has been at the core of Tennessee’s environmental movement for almost 60 years. For these past six decades, TCWP has been at the forefront protecting wild places, shaping conservation policy, and building a lasting legacy of stewardship that continues to endure this day. It all started with two courageous campaigns in 1966 to save the Obed River from a dam and the Smokies from a transmountain road and has turned into the organization you see today.
Guardians of the Wild
Learn more about the programs that drive us forward.
We work to safeguard wild lands and waters from harmful development and activity—preserving their ecological, recreational, and cultural value for generations to come.
Through strategic partnerships and grassroots action, we influence policy, shape public opinion, and mobilize communities to protect Tennessee’s natural heritage.
We lead and support hands-on efforts to restore and maintain the long-term health of forests, trails, rivers, and wildlife habitats.
Our programs inspire people to care for wild places—fostering knowledge, responsibility, and a lifelong connection to nature.
Join the Movement
For the last 60 years, TCWP has protected Tennessee’s wild places, fought harmful development, and helped people reconnect with nature. Our work is far from over. Whether you donate, volunteer, or speak up on key issues, your involvement helps us grow a lasting impact on Tennessee’s wild places. Explore how you can help protect what makes Tennessee wild—and worth saving.