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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.

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
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
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
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
Nobody Trashes Tennessee, the state’s litter prevention campaign managed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), teamed up with Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) for the No Trash November Student Video Contest. Read the full article as published in Rutherford Source. Read More
Nobody Trashes Tennessee and TSSAA recognize students and schools making an impact towards litter prevention with scholarships, prizes, and beautification project donations Link to hi-res images and additional photos from Tullahoma High School and Henry County High School Link to winner announcement video NASHVILLE Tenn. – Dec. 14, 2021 – Nobody Trashes Tennessee, the state’s […] Read More
TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee initiative more than doubled 20,000-pound goal; more than 1,000 volunteers participated in 56 cleanups Volunteers from across the state participate in No Trash November cleanups.Link to image gallery: https://nobodytrashestennessee.com/no-trash-november-photos/ NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 7, 2021 – More than 1,000 volunteers across the state joined forces last month to remove 46,067 pounds […] Read More
You may not realize it, but your holiday celebration this year might be creating more litter than you think. The good news is there are many ways you can reduce litter this holiday season.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of trash produced in the United […] Read More