Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

05/20/2026

We’re excited to share something truly special — our first-ever auction of a hand‑carved lapel pin by founding member Joe Casey. This 2½‑inch gull, carved and painted in Joe’s signature style, reflects his love of wildlife and his lifelong dedication to the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge.
This one‑of‑a‑kind piece is being offered in his memory, and we’re honored to share his craftsmanship with our supporters. Auction in open NOW!
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This hand‑carved gull lapel pin is another beautiful example of the craftsmanship of Joe Casey; one of the founding members of the Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, whose dedication and craftsmanship helped shape our organization from the very beginning. Each detail — from the delic...

05/04/2026

Springville, Tenn.–Saturday, May 9th, the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge in Springville will be celebrating World Migratory Bird Day and Endangered Species Day by hosting its Refuge Spring Festival! For this event, they will be working with partners

05/03/2026

04/25/2026

03/24/2026

We are looking for volunteers! Spring cleanup is happening to the trails at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge. If you have a few hours to spare this Saturday from 9-12 please join us for this trail cleanup. If you just so happen to have a leaf blower, please bring that along. Come to the Refuge Visitor Center at 1371 Wildlife Drive in Springville, TN.

Looking to get out on the trails this summer? Come be a part of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge's trail cleanup day THIS SATURDAY to make sure our trails are summer ready!

Volunteers will meet at 9:00 at the Visitor's Center. Make sure to bring water bottles and dress appropriately for the weather. If you have tools (especially leaf blowers to clear leaf litter), please bring them with you!

03/11/2026

We pay tribute to Joe Casey, one of the founding board members of the Friends of TNWR more than 20 years ago. His advocacy for the refuge ran deep and he will be missed greatly! We are honored to house a good collection of his famous bird carvings at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Rest in Peace Joe and thanks for your love of birds and their habitat conservation. You certainly made a difference here!!

Joseph Edward Casey, Age 95, passed away Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026 at his residence in Maryville, TN. Born on October 25, 1930, in Henry County, Tennessee, Joseph was the son of Alsa Bedford (A.B.) Casey and

02/13/2026

Don't forget tomorrow's free showing of the original Avatar movie at the Refuge Visitor Center big screen... complete with popcorn!

12/26/2025

I’ve never seen a red shoulder hawk before.

12/04/2025

I’m so proud of the Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge! Once again we have received recognition from the US fish and Wildlife Service as Friends of the Year for the Southeast region.

11/13/2025

The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center is open! We are back in business and looking forward to seeing the winter migratory birds as they make their way down south again. Come on out and see them, or just enjoy the exhibits inside the Visitor's Center. We hope to see you soon!

The Visitor's Center is open from 8-4, Monday through Saturday. The Refuge grounds are open during daylight hours.

For any questions, please call our office at 731-642-2091.