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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Athletics is teaming up once again with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee and Keep Knoxville Beautiful as part of the 5th Annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to take part in cleanup events in their communities. Student-athletes, UT Athletics staff, and community volunteers will come together to help keep the University […] Read More

Governor Lee Proclaims November as No Trash November in the State of Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join or host […] Read More

The 3rd patch in the series, “Rocco the Raccoon,” debuts just in time for the 5th Annual No Trash November initiative NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is rolling out the third patch in its scouting and youth patch series. Launched in 2023, the Patch Program […] Read More

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – June 10, 2025 – As summer travel heats up across the state, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) litter prevention campaign, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, is reminding residents and visitors to help keep Tennessee clean and scenic by putting litter in its place. Whether exploring a scenic byway or enjoying Tennessee’s natural beauty along the […] Read More

Memphis Athletics and Nobody Trashes Tennessee Team Up for Annual Blue & Gray Cleanup Day MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Athletics and the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign are again joining forces for the annual Blue & Gray Cleanup Day. Held on Tuesday, April 22, from 10-11:15 a.m., the community cleanup […] Read More

The spring initiative encourages all Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities to help keep roadways clean and safe, while also getting rewarded through the new Trash Masters Rewards program The Great American Cleanup brings together TDOT’s litter prevention partners, including Keep Tennessee Beautiful affiliates, youth groups, and individuals, that are working together […] Read More

The month-long initiative encouraged all Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities to help keep roadways clean and safe, while also getting rewarded through new Trash Masters Rewards program; Groups throughout the state recognized for removing the most litter in their communities NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 10, 2024 – Nearly 70,000 pounds of litter […] Read More

The month-long initiative encourages all Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities to help keep roadways clean and safe, while also getting rewarded through new Trash Masters Rewards program Spearheaded by TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign, No Trash November brings together Keep Tennessee Beautiful affiliates, TDOT Grantees, Adopt-A-Highway groups, youth groups, and individuals […] Read More

The November 1 cleanup helps kick off No Trash November, the month-long initiative that encourages all Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 30, 2024 – University of Tennessee Athletics is teaming up with Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee and Keep Knoxville Beautiful again this year […] Read More

Priscilla Block’s iconic yellow safety vest is more than a fashion statement. The country music artist reminds residents to keep safe while participating in the state’s largest coordinated month-long litter cleanup. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 29, 2024 – Country artist Priscilla Block is once again donning her blinged out yellow safety vest as she helps kick […] Read More