Event Brief
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Criminalizing Bear Feeding
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: New law imposes fines for feeding black bears in Tennessee, effective July 1.
WHO: Tennessee Governor
WHAT: Signed bill to criminalize feeding black bears
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 5:22 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To address concerns about human-bear interactions and safety
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