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See what Nobody Trashes Tennessee is doing to prevent littering in Tennessee.

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
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Some University of Memphis athletes teamed up with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Wednesday to beautify the UofM campus and surrounding areas.TDOT’s “Nobody Trashes Tennessee” campaign is a part of the state’s litter division. According to officials, the state spends $23 million a year on picking up litter. University of […] Read More
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
Each year, on April 22nd, we show up for our planet through Earth Day. Founded in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day began as a way to educate Americans about pollution in the environment. This grassroots effort started with environmental demonstrations and “teach-ins” and has grown to a global event. Litter cleanups are a […] Read More
It’s that time again. Spring! And with spring brings spring cleaning. But WAIT! Before you place all those unwanted items at the curb, is that the best place for them? Great news: we have answers and a great tool that can help. The Keep Tennessee Beautiful app helps you make the most of your clean-up […] Read More