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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.

You’ve probably seen it: a fast-food bag tossed out a car window. But what happens next? Litter doesn’t just disappear. It sets off a chain reaction that affects everything from road safety to wildlife. From clogged storm drains that cause neighborhood flooding to the spread of diseases due to contaminated water, a single piece of […] Read More
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
Each year, millions of pounds of litter end up in Tennessee waterways, from our rivers to our majestic lakes. Not only does all this trash take away from the beauty of Tennessee’s natural landscape, but litter impacts our marine life and can be extremely damaging. Trash can be swept away from roadways, our scenic byways […] Read More
Each year, millions of people explore Tennessee’s iconic landmarks, like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Graceland and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, travelers can contribute to the litter problem by thoughtlessly discarding their trash instead of disposing of it properly. This widespread litter not only poses a danger to wildlife and pollutes […] 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