All wildlife enthusiasts including students, researchers, and wildlife professionals are invited to attend the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s inaugural Biodiversity Summit. Nature enthusiast participating in this one-day summit will learn about the projects and research to protect the rich biodiversity of the state.

The event is scheduled for October 22nd, 2025, at Middle Tennessee State University’s Student Unions Grand Ballroom from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with options for lunch and networking.

Dynamic speakers will deliver presentations centered around this year’s theme Tennessee’s Biodiversity: Past, Present, and Future. The goals of this event are to recognize the Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) which strives to preserve, conserve, manage, and protect the fish and wildlife of the state and their habitats and to recognize the work being accomplished across the state and beyond for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the citizens of Tennessee and its visitors. 

Educational vendors will be set up during the event.

Joining us at this summit: TWRA’s Chief of Biodiversity Josh Campbell, Keynote Speaker – Roger McCoy, Dr. Bill Sutton – Reptiles/Amphibians, Dr. David Aborn – Birds/Motus, Dr. Matthew Niemiller – Amphibians/Hellbender, Dr. Emma Willcox – Bats, tricolored bat, Parker Hildreth – Crayfish, Brittany Bajo-Walker - Mussels/Malacology

Delivery options after October 1st will be shipping only for all T-shirt sales.  T-shirts will not be available for sale at the event. ALL PROCEEDS  GO TOWARDS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION.