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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 Holiday Hacks: 10 Simple Steps to Help Reduce Food Waste
Holiday Hacks: 10 Simple Steps to Help Reduce Food Waste
The holidays are a season of abundance—abundant joy, family gatherings, and, often, abundant food. While it’s wonderful to celebrate with festive meals, this time of year can also lead to unnecessary food waste. The good news? With a little planning and some smart storage tricks, you can reduce food waste, save money, and make the […] Read More
Image of TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November returns this year with litter cleanups held throughout Tennessee
TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November returns this year with litter cleanups held throughout Tennessee
The month-long initiative encourages 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 Spearheaded by TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign, No Trash November brings together Keep Tennessee Beautiful affiliates, TDOT Grantees, Adopt-A-Highway groups, youth groups, and individuals […] Read More
Image of University of Tennessee Athletics, Keep Knoxville Beautiful and Nobody Trashes Tennessee team up for 4th Annual No Trash November
University of Tennessee Athletics, Keep Knoxville Beautiful and Nobody Trashes Tennessee team up for 4th Annual No Trash November
The November 1 cleanup helps kick off No Trash November, the month-long initiative that encourages all Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 30, 2024 – University of Tennessee Athletics is teaming up with Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee and Keep Knoxville Beautiful again this year […] Read More
Image of Country artist Priscilla Block helps kickoff TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November
Country artist Priscilla Block helps kickoff TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November
Priscilla Block’s iconic yellow safety vest is more than a fashion statement. The country music artist reminds residents to keep safe while participating in the state’s largest coordinated month-long litter cleanup. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 29, 2024 – Country artist Priscilla Block is once again donning her blinged out yellow safety vest as she helps kick […] Read More
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Don’t Let Spring Cleaning Turn Into Litter
It’s time for spring cleaning around your house, in your yard and all over the state! We love a good spring cleanup! We also know that it can unintentionally add to litter on our roads and waterways. With a little extra effort, you can help keep Tennessee beautiful and trash-free while tidying up your space. […] Read More
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It’s Time for the Great American Cleanup
Spring is on its way which means it’s time for the Great American Cleanup, an annual beautification program from Keep America Beautiful. From March 21 to June 22, thousands of individual volunteers and groups all over the country will participate in activities to clean up roadways, waterways and public spaces.  The Great American Cleanup unifies […] Read More
Image of Sumner County Community Spring Cleanup planned for five communities on March 26
Sumner County Community Spring Cleanup planned for five communities on March 26
Cleanups to be held in Gallatin, Hendersonville, Portland, Westmoreland and White House HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – March 21, 2022 – Sumner County Health Committee and Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee are partnering with community organizations throughout Sumner County on a countywide community cleanup on March 26. Organizations, city officials and individuals from Gallatin, […] Read More
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How to Organize a Litter Cleanup in Your Community
It’s easy to organize a litter cleanup in your community. There are so many ways that Tennessee citizens can help make a difference in reducing the amount of litter on our roadways and organizing litter cleanups in the community really helps. See which of these three ideas will work for you and your community.  Adopt-A-Highway […] Read More