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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 TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Aims to Remove 75,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
TDOT’s 5th Annual No Trash November Aims to Remove 75,000 Pounds of Litter from Tennessee Roadways and Waterways
Governor Lee Proclaims November as No Trash November in the State of Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join or host […] Read More
Image of TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee Campaign Launches New Scout Patch in Advance of No Trash November
The 3rd patch in the series, “Rocco the Raccoon,” debuts just in time for the 5th Annual No Trash November initiative NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign is rolling out the third patch in its scouting and youth patch series. Launched in 2023, the Patch Program […] Read More
Image of Litter in Rivers: How Roadways Are Polluting Our Waterways
Litter in Rivers: How Roadways Are Polluting Our Waterways
It may seem clear that litter in rivers and waterways comes from our roadways. However, understanding the journey of litter across the state reveals just how impactful this problem is. At any given time, an estimated 88 million pieces of litter cover our roadways. Approximately 80 percent of that litter in rivers and waterways originates […] Read More
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Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month
The 652-mile Tennessee River has long defined our communities. It serves as a vital source of drinking water and electricity for many Tennesseans and generates much of our local economy through transportation of goods and tourism opportunities. Read More
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How To Help End Littering In Tennessee
We know you care about the environment and want to help end littering In Tennessee. You should also know that your dedication to environmental conservation is crucial to maintaining the natural charm of our state. There is no better time to do that than with No Trash November. There are four easy steps to getting […] Read More
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Everyone can fight littering with Nobody Trashes Tennessee
Article by TDOT Commissioner Clay Bright Tennessee’s transportation system is recognized as one of the best in the nation. In July, CNBC’s annual study, “America’s Top States for Business,” ranked the state as fourth in the country for infrastructure. Tennessee’s 96,167 miles of public roads play an essential role in driving the economy and connecting communities and […] Read More