The Tennessee Valley is a fast-growing region with lots to love. With mountains, grasslands, rivers and reservoirs, there’s beauty, adventure and opportunity for all.
This spring, give back by joining TVA partner Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful or a local nonprofit for an organized cleanup near you, then celebrate the season at a community event.
There are many opportunities throughout the Valley region to volunteer in cleanup events. You can also learn more about volunteer opportunities by visiting the Volunteer With TVA page.
Upcoming river cleanup events:
- March 29: Kentucky Reservoir – Tennessee River Grand Slam Series
- April 1: Norris Reservoir – Norris Lake Litter Gitter Program
- April 11: Richland Creek Cleanup – Harpeth Conservancy
- April 15: Chickamauga Reservoir – Earth Day Awareness Week Cleanup in Chattanooga
- April 26: Boone Reservoir – Boone Lake Association
Looking to stay dry?
- Volunteer just after Earth Day on April 24, for east Tennessee’s Tree Fest with Trees Knoxville.
Celebrate the season with community and biodiversity upcoming events:
- April 11: Chattanooga Outdoor Festival
- May 1-2: Outlandish Adventure Festival – Knoxville
- June 12-13: Muscle Shoals Rockpile Trail BioBlitz – National Trails Day with TVA and DLIA