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Tennessee is more than just a place on the map; it’s our home. From winding mountain roads and rolling farmland to riverbanks, neighborhoods, big cities, and small-town main streets, our communities are deeply connected to the landscapes around them. And across the state, Tennesseans are proving that when people care about where they live, real […] Read More

Litter is something we all notice. From roadsides to parking lots, streams and parks, it’s easy to spot and hard to ignore. What is often overlooked is how preventable it is. In many cases, one or two small behavior changes can prevent litter from reaching the ground. When individual choices are paired with community effort, […] Read More

As we enter 2026, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the small changes that make a big difference. Litter is one of the most pressing issues facing our state, but the good news is this: tiny shifts in our everyday habits can collectively create a major impact on our roadways, waterways, and communities. If […] Read More

When winter weather arrives in Tennessee, most of us focus on staying warm, drivingsafely, and perhaps enjoying a rare snowfall. But beneath the snow and ice, there’sanother story unfolding, and it helps explain why litter increases in winter. Snow hides it. Ice freezes it in place. When snow falls, it acts like a blanket, covering […] Read More

The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and a lot of litter. Between gift-giving, gatherings, travel, and additional package deliveries, trash increases by up to 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. And in Tennessee, wind, rain, and roadways can quickly move that waste into our waterways and natural areas. So how do we combat this […] Read More

It’s that time of year again: twinkling lights, festive gifts, overflowing meals, and families gathering together. However, behind the sparkle lies a significant, messy secret: our celebrations generate a massive increase in waste. This extra trash puts additional stress on landfills and often ends up on our roadways and in our waterways. This year, use […] Read More

You may not realize it, but your holiday celebration this year might be creating more litter than you think. The good news is that there are a lot of ways you can have an eco-friendly and sustainable holiday season. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of […] Read More

There’s nothing like the smell of a real tree during the holidays, and for a lot of us, it’s not Christmas without one. In fact, in the US, around 22 million trees are purchased every year (“Christmas Tree Purchases By The Numbers”). But what do you do with your tree once the holidays are over? […] Read More

Winter in Tennessee brings plenty to look forward to—crisp air, festive celebrations, snowy mountaintops in the east, and twinkling lights across the state. But with the holiday season comes something far less magical: a spike in litter. From increased travel to gift-giving waste, winter often leaves behind more trash on our roadways, in our parks, […] Read More

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 […] Read More