The Cumberland Naturalist
Exploring nature and the outdoors in the heart of the Southeast.
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Welcome to the Cumberland Naturalist! This site aims to be your one-stop shop for news and information about nature, outdoor recreation, conservation and the nature-connected lifestyle in the heart of the Southeast. Primary focus is on the Cumberland region of Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, and especially the central South Cumberland region near Chattanooga.
As the successor to the Nickajack Naturalist blog, the website is in ongoing development, with more features being planned.
Besides blog articles, check out the initial version of the Cumberland Trekker Outdoor Adventure Guide.
To access all articles, click on the blog link above. On smart phones, press the red dot.
The March 2026 issue of TrailTracker, the newsletter of Friends of the Parks, includes:
News from Ned.
Trails & Trilliums Keynote Speaker David Haskell and his new book,...
Through the forest at Sequatchie Valley Institute
Sunday March 29 & Saturday April 11
Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature! Discover the beauty of...
Government Watch
In 2020 Tinsley Properties purchased property on Chevy Chase Road in an unincorporated part of Grundy County with homes nearby. Several months later, Tinsley Properties...
One key to keeping mockingbirds: native food sources, such as American beautyberry. (Photo: Terry W. Johnson)
Mystery of the Missing Mockingbirds
If you’re looking for new...