State develops comprehensive plans for reducing packaging, enhancing reuse, and improving recycling.

The Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee moved a package of administration and conservation bills—including SB1884 (dry-cleaner fund changes), SB1887 (tourism definitions), SB2231 (oil and gas modernization) and SB1704 (raccoon-hunting cleanup)—to finance or the calendar by recorded votes.

The Senate passed House Bill 20‑70, a measure creating a court process for companies to seek declarations about their emissions and limiting state and private lawsuits over fossil fuel carbon emissions except where federal law (e.g., Clean Air Act) is violated. Opponents said it would bar valid claims and create an 'irrebuttable presumption' that could undercut enforcement elsewhere.

The Tennessee Supreme Court heard argument over whether a chancery court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction in James Wade Construction Inc. v. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation because the petitioner could obtain identical relief on final agency review. State counsel argued final review is adequate absent irreparable harm; Jamesw

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers told the Finance, Ways and Means Committee that the agency has focused on permitting efficiency, state park expansion and managing ARPA-funded water infrastructure projects while reducing vacancies and modernizing IT systems.

Council examines rezone request for a million-square-foot uranium facility amid environmental concerns.

City lawsuit targets Middle Point Landfill for air and water pollution under federal laws.

Council unanimously rejects settlement, demanding accountability from Republic Services for environmental damage.

TDEC proposes regulation revisions to streamline processes and improve waste management practices.

Tennessee General Assembly amends regulations and fees under SB 1274 for environmental programs.

Tennessee legislators revise air pollution control board statutes to enhance regulatory framework.

House Bill 667 amends Tennessee waste management laws and mandates online report publication.

Tennessee establishes permit requirements for coal ash disposal and cost recovery measures.

Tennessee amends laws to regulate intentional weather modification practices statewide.

State program aims to recover materials and engage packaging producers in sustainability efforts.

Tennessee funds major environmental and community projects with a budget exceeding $375 million.

Tennessee prohibits weather modification under the Consumer Protection Act starting July 2025.

Tennessee amends air pollution control board regulations through House Bill 230.

Governor emphasizes balancing growth and conservation with new water supply initiative.