Tennessee and every other state has animals, plants and insects that aren't native to the region that they have taken up residence in. An invasive species is a plant or animal that is not native ...

The U.S. Forest Service notes that while these ants are "not terribly aggressive," their sting can lead to "life-threatening ...

According to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture ... a link to a page on its website where those who spot these invasive species can report them. That link can be found here.