Thanksgiving is a time of reflection—a moment to express gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. Here in Tennessee, we have countless reasons to be thankful, from the natural beauty of our state to the dedicated efforts that preserve it. Thanks to Tennessee litter prevention initiatives and the tireless work of Nobody Trashes Tennessee’s partners and volunteers, our roadways, waterways, and wildlife habitats remain clean and beautiful for everyone to enjoy. Let’s take a moment this holiday season to celebrate these efforts and all that makes Tennessee truly special. Here’s our top four to be thankful for this year.
Tennessee’s Natural Beauty
Tennessee’s natural beauty is all around us and what an amazing resource for all our residents. Our state is home to some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers and streams. We sure don’t want to leave any of them out, but with 57 state parks, 13 Designated Scenic Byways and more than 17,000 miles of streams and waterways throughout the state, we have plentiful natural resources and it’s our job to protect them.
This Thanksgiving, let’s remember the importance of keeping our state litter-free. Litter along roadways and in waterways threatens the scenic landscapes we all treasure. Tennessee litter prevention is essential to preserving these pristine environments, and Nobody Trashes Tennessee is here to lead the charge. You can do your part by properly disposing of trash and encouraging others to join the effort.
Tennessee’s Litter Prevention Partners
Litter is a big problem in our state and costs over 23 million annually to address.
We are also grateful to our partners
Tackling Tennessee’s litter problem, which costs the state over $23 million annually, requires teamwork and dedication. This Thanksgiving we are grateful to our volunteers. Throughout the state they give of their time to help us beautify our roadways. Our Adopt-A-Highway groups throughout the state give of their time to help us beautify our roadways. We also want to recognize the volunteers participating in No Trash November. All month they work extra hard to ensure our state is clean and welcoming for the holidays.
We’re also grateful for organizations like Keep Tennessee Beautiful and Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful , along with their incredible volunteers around the state, who are leading the way to help keep trash off our roadways and waterways. These partners are the backbone of Tennessee litter prevention and play a vital role in ensuring our state remains clean and inviting for all.
Tennessee’s Diverse Wildlife
Our diverse wildlife is one of our state’s amazing resources. Birds, mammals and so much more! But litter poses a significant risk to these creatures. As you travel for the holidays, please remember to properly dispose of food waste and trash. Items left on roadways can attract animals, putting them in harm’s way.
Our friends at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency have a Virtual Learning Center where you can explore these animals. You can even download a coloring book to share with your family this holiday season—it’s a fun way to celebrate our state’s unique animal species.
We Give Thanks to YOU, the People of Tennessee
Most of all, this holiday season, we give thanks to the citizens of Tennessee for their continued support of our litter prevention program, Nobody Trashes Tennessee! Whether you’ve participated in a cleanup event, helped spread the word about Tennessee litter prevention, or simply made an effort to dispose of waste properly, your contributions are making a real difference.
Together, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful Tennessee. Thank you for your dedication to preserving our state’s incredible resources and ensuring its natural beauty endures for generations.
From all of us at Nobody Trashes Tennessee, Happy Thanksgiving!
