By Kim Rafferty Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A botanical rarity is drawing attention ...

Along with three flowers, Tennessee has two official state trees. The first is the tulip poplar which was named in 1947. The second, designated the state evergreen tree, is the eastern red cedar.

coneflower on left, passion flower on right State Sport Fish. The smallmouth bass has only been a state symbol for 16 years. It was voted to replace the largemouth bass in 2005. The Tennessee ...

In February, Rep. Clay Doggett proposed a resolution urging the University of Tennessee’s Institute of Agriculture to complete a comprehensive study about the effect of Bradford pear trees on ...

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Austin Peay State University's second corpse flower, Athena, is in full bloom. Athena is the ...

For those same reasons, it is also illegal to plant, sell of grow Bradford pear trees in Ohio. The trees were banned in 2023 and are also included in Ohio's list of invasive plants.. In November ...

A Tennessee state representative is backpedaling after he suggested adding hanging by tree as a method of execution during discussion this week in Nashville about a bill concerning capital ...

NASHVILLE – Graphic design firm Juicebox Designs recently introduced their brand-new retail product line, that celebrates a trio of state icons—the Tennessee state tree, state bird and state flower, ...

Tennessee has several different official symbols, including state flowers, state birds, state trees and a state wild animal, among others. ⏩ Read today’s top stories on wkrn.com ...

A Tennessee lawmaker has apologized after suggesting death row inmates face “hanging by a tree” as an execution method earlier this week. State Rep. Paul Sherrell (R) made the comments on ...

Although their early March blooms make them popular for many homeowners, some experts say the Bradford pear can have a negative impact as it crowds out other plant and tree species native to ...

In November of 2021, Pennsylvania added the Bradford pear to its "Noxious Weed," list, which makes it illegal to propagate or sell the tree in the state. "Noxious weeds are determined to be ...