Jun 20, 2026
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Tennessee
Forests, mountains, rivers, and rich birdlife
Tennessee combines Appalachian mountains, forests, rivers, wetlands, and rolling countryside, offering families a strong mix of birdlife, woodland wildlife, and scenic outdoor places.
Sightings
1,175
Places
190
Species
447
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Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Tennessee
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Tennessee.
Jun 20, 2026
Arrowmont School of Arts and Craftsi
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Jun 19, 2026
Concordi
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Jun 18, 2026
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Jun 18, 2026
Market Squarei
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Jun 16, 2026
Concordi
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Tennessee.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Tennessee's guide into an actual day out.
Park52 sightings9 species
Tennessee, US
Cypress Grove Park
You might spot Baldcypress, Plain-Bellied Watersnake, and Water Tupelo.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Tennessee, US
Market Square
You might spot American Robin and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Park46 sightings12 species
Tennessee, US
Pickwick Landing State Park
You might spot American Coot, Crane-Fly Orchid, and Pied-Billed Grebe.
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Park45 sightings50 species
Tennessee, US
Isaac Franklin Plantation
You might spot Pond Slider, White-Tailed Deer, and Great Blue Heron.
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Park44 sightings50 species
Tennessee, US
Vanderbilt University
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and American Robin.
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Park43 sightings50 species
Tennessee, US
American Baptist College
You might spot House Sparrow, Northern Mockingbird, and Gulf Fritillary.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Tennessee
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Tennessee.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Tennessee
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Tennessee.
Birds
Birding in Tennessee
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Tennessee.
329 Sightings86 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Tennessee
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Tennessee.
47 Sightings151 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Tennessee
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Tennessee feel richer.
309 Sightings141 Species
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