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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
Thirty TDOT volunteers to participate in Chickamauga Lake cleanup on April 21 as part of Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and Nobody Trashes Tennessee Earth Day awareness events CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – April 19, 2022 – In observance of Earth Day, Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Region 2 employees are participating in a cleanup of the […] Read More
Volunteers to participate in Nickajack Lake cleanup on April 22 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – April 19, 2022 – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics, Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee public education campaign are teaming up on Friday, April 22 for an Earth Day Awareness Week cleanup of […] Read More
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
Spring is on its way, which means it’s time for the annual Great American Cleanup. The event is part of Keep America Beautiful’s nationwide beautification initiative. From March to June, 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 […] Read More