In the News

Want the scoop on all things Nobody Trashes Tennessee? Check out our stories below to see how we work hard to keep Tennessee clean. Here, you will find stories and articles about our efforts in the ongoing fight against litter, from new programs and cleanup efforts to shoutouts to our amazing volunteers.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – May 21, 2024 – In advance of summer travel and to help preserve Tennessee’s natural beauty, and protect both wildlife and visitors along the state’s scenic byways, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are reminding residents and visitors to be vigilant and safe during the summer travel […] Read More

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – April 2, 2024 – Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign has once again expanded its youth group partnerships. All six Boy Scouts of America councils serving Tennessee have joined with Nobody Trashes Tennessee to offer scouts the opportunity to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch. Boy Scouts of […] Read More

The town of Unicoi’s litter cleanup brought out many families in support of the third annual No Trash November. “This is the largest and most diverse group of volunteers Keeping the Valley Beautiful has seen at any scheduled litter cleanup,” said Karen Dunlap, president of Keeping the Valley Beautiful. “Our goal is to inspire and […] Read More

University of Tennessee Athletics teamed up with Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee and Keep Knoxville Beautiful on Nov. 29 as part of No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities, and the student-athletes will be doing their part to help wrap-up the month by cleaning up around the campus. Read […] Read More

After a cold start, the skies cleared and temperatures warmed for the fall 2023 Hendersonville “No Litter November” trash cleanup day held on Saturday, Nov. 11. The event was sponsored by Beautiful Hendersonville, with support from the Cumberland River Compact. Read the full article as published in Hendersonville Standard Read More

Keep Maury Beautiful collected 520 pounds of litter from Cleburne Road on Nov. 11 as part of TDOT’s No Trash November initiative and is encouraging residents to get involved to keep the county litter free.Keep M Read the full article as published in The Daily Herald, AOL Read More

Tennessee State University (TSU) Athletics is partnered with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) program, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, as they kicked off the 3rd Annual No Trash November. This project encourages locals to join clean-up events throughout November. Dr. Mikki Allen, TSU Director of Athletics, stated TSU Athletics’ commitment to community cleanliness and safety. Read […] Read More

The Tennessee Department of Transportation gives residents a chance to be part of the solution, not the pollution. TDOT announces its fourth annual “No Trash November.” The goal this year is to remove over 50,000 pounds of litter from our state’s roadways. Read the full article as published in WBBJ. Read More

Our media partners across the state are helping to spread the word about No Trash November! With their help – and our dedicated volunteers in communities throughout the state – we are well on our way to reaching our goal of removing 50,000 pounds of litter from our roadways and waterways! Here are just a […] Read More

Girl Scout troops offered multiple ways to earn Nobody Trashes Tennessee patches including participating in a community cleanup or by completing litter prevention educational resources NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 19, 2023 – Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign is partnering with Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee (GSMIDTN) to offer a new Nobody […] Read More