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Learn about recent developments in Nobody Trashes Tennessee’s mission to end littering through our newsroom. While Tennessee has beautiful scenery, roadside litter remains a challenge. Stay informed about our litter-prevention campaigns and the steps Nobody Trashes Tennessee is taking to protect Tennessee’s natural beauty through the following articles.

Image of Litter by the Numbers: 8 Facts About Litter You Haven’t Heard Yet
Litter by the Numbers: 8 Facts About Litter You Haven’t Heard Yet
  • January 27th, 2026
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
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Don’t Trash Your Resolutions: 5 Ways to Be Less Wasteful This Year
  • December 17th, 2025
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
Image of ‘Tis the Season: Why Litter Increases in Winter
‘Tis the Season: Why Litter Increases in Winter
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
Image of TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Aims to Remove 75,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Aims to Remove 75,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
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
Image of TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
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
Image of Litter by the Numbers: 8 Facts About Litter You Haven’t Heard Yet
Litter by the Numbers: 8 Facts About Litter You Haven’t Heard Yet
  • January 27th, 2026
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
Image of Don’t Trash Your Resolutions: 5 Ways to Be Less Wasteful This Year
Don’t Trash Your Resolutions: 5 Ways to Be Less Wasteful This Year
  • December 17th, 2025
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
Image of ‘Tis the Season: Why Litter Increases in Winter
‘Tis the Season: Why Litter Increases in Winter
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
Image of TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Aims to Remove 75,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Aims to Remove 75,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
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
Image of TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
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
Image of Love Where You Live: Community Initiatives Keeping Tennessee Beautiful
Love Where You Live: Community Initiatives Keeping Tennessee Beautiful
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
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5 Facts About Littering Laws in Tennessee
From Tennessee’s picturesque mountains to its rivers, lakes and highways, it’s hard to stumble on an area that hasn’t been impacted by the effects of litter. Littering is not just an eyesore; It has severe consequences that can affect our roadways, waterways, plants and wildlife. Tennessee’s littering laws aim to tackle this growing problem by […] Read More
Image of TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Removed More than 77,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Removed More than 77,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
Groups throughout the state recognized for removing the most litter in their communities Friday, December 19, 2025 | 11:35am NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 77,000 pounds of litter were removed from communities throughout Tennessee as part of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) 5th Annual No Trash November, a month-long initiative dedicated to keeping the […] Read More