As Earth Day draws near, Tennessee is abuzz with anticipation for a month-long celebration of environmental consciousness and community engagement. From the rugged beauty of the Smoky Mountains to the urban landscapes of Nashville and Memphis, communities across the state are rallying together to protect and preserve our planet for future generations.
Kid-Friendly Cleanup Activities in Tennessee
Numerous kid-friendly cleanup events have been planned throughout April to help encourage environmental responsibility in our younger generation. These activities create opportunities for families to bond while empowering kids to impact their communities positively. Whether it’s picking up litter in parks, along riverbanks or somewhere else in your community, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.
2025 Tennessee Events
Join one of the many Earth Day activities happening throughout Tennessee this April:
West Tennessee Earth Day Events
- Community Litter Cleanup at the Southland Mall
- April 5, 2025, 9:45-11:00 A.M.
- 215 Southland Mall, Memphis, TN 38116
- Annual Earth Day Festival
- April 19, 2025, 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M
- 6903 Great view Dr., Memphis, TN 38134
Middle Tennessee Earth Day Events
- Vol Call: Spring Clean
- April 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 P.M.
- Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 TN-100, Nashville, TN
- Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Grand Slam Cleanup Series
- April 6, 2025, 2:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
- Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 3721
- Centennial Park Conservancy Presents Nashville Earth Day
- April 19, 2025, 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M
- Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
- Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful Cleanup Challenge
- April 21-27, 2025
- Go out and clean up with your team!
- Earth Day 2025 River Cleanup
- Apr 22, 2025 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
- 82 Beach Rd, Rock Island, TN
East Tennessee Earth Day Events
- Keep Morristown-Hablen Beautiful Spring Cleanup and Recycling Day
- April 6, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 P.M.
- Hamblen County Landfill, 3849 Sublett Rd, Morristown, TN 37813
- South Knoxville Community Cleanup
- April 12, 2025, 9 AM – 12 PM
- Mary Vestal Park, 522 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN
- Town of Louisville Cleanup
- April 13, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12 PM
- 3623 Louisville Rd, Louisville, TN
- Earth Day Trash Pick-Up
- April 22, 2025, 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
- Kentucky Lake, Paris, TN 38222
- Trash Bash ’25
- April 26, 2025, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
- Steele Creek Nature Center and Park, Bristol TN
- Keep Jonesborough Beautiful Spring Clean Up
- April 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 P.M.
- Food City parking lot, Jonesborough, TN
- Steele Creek Lake Cleanup
- April 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 P.M.
- Steele Creek Park, 4 Little Ln, Bristol, TN 37620
- Clarksville-Montgomery Great American Clean-up
- April 27, 2025, 8:00 AM
- Montgomery County Courthouse, 1 Millenium Plaza, Clarksville, TN
- Clarksville Great American Clean-up
- April 30, 2025, 9:00 AM
- Parking Lot 24, Clarksville, TN
Join a Kid-Friendly Cleanup This Earth Day
As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day, let’s take advantage of this opportunity to inspire the next generation of environmental advocates. By participating in these kid-friendly cleanup events, families can develop a stronger connection to nature and help lay the groundwork for a more sustainable future. Together, let’s show our planet some love and make every day Earth Day in Tennessee.
