About Conservation Day
Conservation Day on the Hill (CDH) is held annually during Tennessee’s legislative session – with opportunities to participate both online and in person at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. In person: participants will meet with their legislators to discuss the importance of protecting Tennessee’s environment. Online: participants will write letters, make phone calls, and share information with their communities to promote conservation.
In 2026, CDH will focus in person engagement on educating key legislators, specifically the members of the legislative committees who hear bills related to the environment. In the Senate, that committee is the Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee. In the House, there are two stops that a bill will make: first the Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, and then the full Committee.
Why focus on committees? During the initial subcommittee or committee phase of a bill’s journey through the legislature, committee members receive, discuss, amend, and ultimately decide whether or not to send a bill on to the next stage of the process. The best way to achieve impact is to spend time educating TN state senators and representatives that serve on the committees that will help shape bills related to conservation and environment.
Conservation Day on the Hill 2025
On Tuesday, February 25, 120 participants – from Memphis to Kingsport – joined us and our fellow partner organizations at the Tennessee state capitol to speak with 85 legislators about protecting our environment. We’re so proud of our multi-generational community – from 10 years old to over 75. We’re better together and have so much to learn from each other!
Participating Organizations
Sierra Club Tennessee is a volunteer-led network of more than 7,000 members working to enjoy, explore, and protect Tennessee’s natural places. The chapter advocates for the protection of threatened environments across the state and promotes environmental justice, community engagement, and stewardship for all Tennesseans.
Our Mission: Helping People and Communities
Improve Our Environment For All
Tennessee Environmental Council is a statewide nonprofit empowering Tennesseans to take part in environmental stewardship through hands-on action and education. From watershed protection and community cleanups to recycling, composting, and tree-planting programs, the Council helps residents adopt sustainable practices and contribute to a healthier environment.
Founded in 1999, Harpeth Conservancy’s mission is to restore and protect clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee by employing scientific expertise and collaborative relationships to develop, promote, and support broad community stewardship and action.
Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light brings together faith communities across the state to respond to climate change through practice, education, and advocacy. The organization supports congregations in reducing their environmental impact, advancing climate justice, and caring for creation as a shared moral responsibility.
At our core we protect clean water and free-flowing rivers in TN. We strive to make paddling contagious- by having fun while growing appreciation for our rivers.
From flat water to white water, our members can be found cleaning waterways, paddling, building access sites, teaching skill clinics, supporting conservation efforts and more. Join us. See you on the river!
Event Partners
MCWC is a private space between ambition and belonging—where those building the future come to sharpen their edge, deepen their craft, and move in vibrant company.
Nashville Connector is the hub for employers and employees in the Nashville region to plan a better commute. We are the one-stop shop for all your commute options.