Welcome to the Tennessee Bat Working Group
The Tennessee Bat Working Group (TNBWG) was formed in the summer of 2004 in
recognition of the need for cooperation among various groups and
individuals to help coordinate the conservation of bat species in Tennessee.
The scope of the TNBWG is the study and exchange of information relative to the conservation, biology, ecology, and management of bats and their habitats on all state, federal, and private lands within the state of Tennessee. The goal of the TNBWG is to conserve bats and their habitats in the southeastern United States through collaborative research, education, and management with a focus on bat research, conservation, education, and management within the state of Tennessee. Find more TNBWG information and details about upcoming meetings on the "About" page of this site.
White Nose Syndrome
Described by some biologists as the most precipitous wildlife decline in the past century in North America, White Nose Syndrome (WNS) has killed more than 1 million bats since it was discovered in 2006.
WNS gets is name from the white fungal growth typically found on the face and wing membranes of infected bats.
More details on White Nose Syndrome in Tennessee can be found at the TNBWG WNS page. National information can be found on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service WNS website and Fact Sheet.
Current WNS Distribution Map
note: for the most up to date map please check the USFWS website