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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 Nearly 70,000 pounds of litter removed during TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November
Nearly 70,000 pounds of litter removed during TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November
The month-long initiative encouraged all Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities to help keep roadways clean and safe, while also getting rewarded through new Trash Masters Rewards program; Groups throughout the state recognized for removing the most litter in their communities NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 10, 2024 – Nearly 70,000 pounds of litter […] Read More
Image of UT Athletes Host No Trash November Cleanup
UT Athletes Host No Trash November Cleanup
A handful of student-athletes and leaders on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus helped beautify our community this morning as a part of the state’s “No Trash November” campaign. Watch the video as published on WATE 6 and WBIR 10. Read More
Image of 5 Ways to Have an Eco-friendly and Sustainable Holiday
5 Ways to Have an Eco-friendly and Sustainable Holiday
You may not realize it, but your holiday celebration this year might be creating more litter than you think. The good news is that there are a lot of ways you can have an eco-friendly and sustainable holiday season. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of […] Read More
Image of University of Tennessee Athletics to host cleanup as part of No Trash November
University of Tennessee Athletics to host cleanup as part of No Trash November
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
Image of Join hunters and anglers in cleaning up litter in Tennessee | Opinion
Join hunters and anglers in cleaning up litter in Tennessee | Opinion
Article by Angie Box Guest columnist During my time serving on the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, I’ve come to realize that there are many, many ways in which hunting and fishing license holders help make life better for everyone in our state. Most of us never realize the contribution those individuals are making. I […] Read More