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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 Boy Scouts of America partners with Nobody Trashes Tennessee
Boy Scouts of America partners with Nobody Trashes Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – April 2, 2024 – Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign has once again expanded its youth group partnerships. All six Boy Scouts of America councils serving Tennessee have joined with Nobody Trashes Tennessee to offer scouts the opportunity to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch. Boy Scouts of […] Read More
Image of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Litter Grant Program
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Litter Grant Program
All 95 Tennessee counties receive Litter Grant funding. Initiatives include litter and tarp law enforcement, cleanup and recycling events, litter prevention education campaigns NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 5, 2023 – Litter on Tennessee’s 96,167 miles of public roads – 4,022 of which are classified as scenic – is more than an eyesore. It’s an enormous […] Read More
Image of MTSU Student-Athletes Partner with TDOT to Cleanup Stones River Greenway
MTSU Student-Athletes Partner with TDOT to Cleanup Stones River Greenway
The sounds of nature can draw you in along the Stones River Greenway, but alongside its beauty are remnants of items less appealing. “So a lot of your roadside trash…when it rains really hard, where does it go? Our watersheds and our waterways,” said Brittany Morris. Trash from people visiting also find its way littering […] Read More
Image of Taking Responsibility for Our Waste: 5 Tips for Reducing Litter During Summer Festivals and Events
Taking Responsibility for Our Waste: 5 Tips for Reducing Litter During Summer Festivals and Events
As summer approaches, the excitement of attending festivals and events is in the air. Although event organizers are striving to minimize litter and embrace sustainability, it’s inevitable that trash tends to accumulate when large crowds gather. In the spirit of creating a cleaner Tennessee, TDOT encourages you to be a part of the solution and […] Read More
Image of MTSU and Nobody Trashes Tennessee Team Up on 629 Day for Community Cleanup
MTSU and Nobody Trashes Tennessee Team Up on 629 Day for Community Cleanup
Approximately 50 student athletes, coaches and staff to volunteer on June 29 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee State University is teaming up with Nobody Trashes Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Transportation’s official litter prevention campaign, for 629 day and help clean up the Stones River Greenway. “Our student-athletes, coaches and staff are proud to be part […] Read More