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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.

Litter is something we all notice. From roadsides to parking lots, streams and parks, it’s easy to spot and hard to ignore. What is often overlooked is how preventable it is. In many cases, one or two small behavior changes can prevent litter from reaching the ground. When individual choices are paired with community effort, […] Read More
As we enter 2026, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the small changes that make a big difference. Litter is one of the most pressing issues facing our state, but the good news is this: tiny shifts in our everyday habits can collectively create a major impact on our roadways, waterways, and communities. If […] Read More
When winter weather arrives in Tennessee, most of us focus on staying warm, drivingsafely, and perhaps enjoying a rare snowfall. But beneath the snow and ice, there’sanother story unfolding, and it helps explain why litter increases in winter. Snow hides it. Ice freezes it in place. When snow falls, it acts like a blanket, covering […] Read More
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
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
This November marks the 5th anniversary of No Trash November, and we’re calling on volunteers, communities, schools, businesses, and organizations across the state to step up, show out, take pride and keep Tennessee beautiful. No Trash November encourages everyone to take action and pride in their surroundings. Whether you’ve participated in this initiative every year […] Read More
Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 19, 2021) – A pair of new exhibits at the Tennessee Aquarium show how microplastics can negatively affect the health of the ocean as well as rivers, lakes and streams. Opening today in the River Journey building, the exhibits were funded by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in support […] Read More
By WMC Action News 5 Staff | April 22, 2021 at 3:57 PM CDT – Updated April 22 at 3:57 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Memphis Athletics, Nobody Trashes Tennessee and the Tennessee Department of Transportation joined forces to help clean up the community. On Earth Day, volunteers clean up a campus-area neighborhood alongside TDOT and […] Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — At any given moment there are about 100 million pieces of litter on Tennessee roadways. “We don’t want to see our city trashed, we want to keep it beautiful,” said Tigers coach Penny Hardaway. The Memphis Tigers spent Thursday morning doing just that, picking up trash on campus and in the […] Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will take its Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention message on the road. Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday and in advance of the most heavily trafficked days of the year, they are launching a statewide outreach campaign called Clean Out Your Car Week. The “Nobody Trashes Tennessee Clean […] Read More