Litter on Tennessee roadways decreased 12% since 2016; More than 88 million pieces of litter exists on the state’s public roads NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 15, 2023 – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTNB) today released data from its 2022 Tennessee Statewide Litter Study (2022 Study). Engineering firm Burns & […] Read More
News Releases
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.
Approximately 100 student-athletes to volunteer on April 19 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – April 17, 2023 – Memphis Athletics and the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign are joining forces for the annual Blue & Gray Cleanup Day. Held on April 19 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., the community cleanup includes coaches, […] Read More
Cleanups to be held in Gallatin, Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, Portland, Westmoreland and White House HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – March 14, 2023 – Sumner County Health Committee and Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee are partnering with community organizations throughout Sumner County on a March 25 countywide cleanup. In its second year, organizations, city officials and […] Read More
Conservationist is on a mission to ensure state’s natural resources are thriving for future generations NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Feb. 1, 2023 – Country music star Chris Janson is on a mission to help keep Tennessee beautiful for generations to come. In addition to earning a reputation as one of country music’s most energetic live performers, […] Read More
More than 1,300 volunteers participated in 95 cleanups NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 13, 2022 – More than 1,300 volunteers across the state removed more than 48,000 pounds of litter in their communities as part of the second annual No Trash November, a month-long initiative created to ensure Tennessee roadways are safe from the harmful effects […] Read More
November 15 event postponed to November 29 due to weather concerns KNOXVILLE – The University of Tennessee is teaming up with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee on November 15 as part of No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. This event […] Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nov. 7, 2022 – Vanderbilt Athletics is teaming up with Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee on Nov. 8 to kick off No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. “Everyone plays a role in keeping our state clean and safe […] Read More
100 student-athletes to participate in Nov. 4 cleanup NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nov. 2, 2022 – Tennessee State University (TSU) Athletics is teaming up with Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee on Nov. 4 to kick off No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. […] Read More
TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Statewide initiative removed more than 46,000 pounds of litter in 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nov. 1, 2022 – Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its second No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s inaugural campaign included […] Read More
Community is invited to participate in Nov. 5 cleanup MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Oct. 31, 2022 – The Memphis Redbirds and Memphis 901 FC are teaming up with Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee on Nov. 5 to help kick off No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup […] Read More
