Celebrate Halloween weekend with the Cumberland River Compact at the spookiest cleanup of the Stones River that Donelson has ever seen! Volunteers will work mostly behind Kohl’s off Lebanon Pike and along the Stones River Greenway to collect common litter like bottles, packaging, plastic bags, and other waste. Your efforts will improve water quality in Nashville and beautify a public area. Bottles aren’t the only thing we’ll be recycling – wear your Halloween costume one last time for a thriller experience!
Meet-up and Parking: In the parking lot behind Kohl’s, 2330 Jackson Downs Blvd, Nashville, TN 37214. Please use the parking spots available behind the store. Once those spots fill, park somewhere in front of the store and walk to the back parking lot.
In addition to responding in Get Connected, volunteers must register through the link below:
Click Here to Register
What to Bring & Wear:
- Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and boots are recommended. You will get wet, so dress prepared!
- A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.
- Your best Halloween costume or accessories, and your Halloween-loving family and friends!
What We Provide:
- Gloves, litter grabbers, trash bags, and all necessary cleanup materials.
- A brief educational talk about water conservation in Nashville!
Volunteer Requirements:
- Registration on Cumberland River Compact's site is required to participate
- Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome - this is a family-friendly event! A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for anyone under 18. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
- If you are volunteering to receive credit for service hours, please bring necessary documentation from your school or organization for one of our staff members to sign at the end of the event.
Contact: For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.
This cleanup is made possible thanks to funding from Metro Water Services and Metro Nashville, and their dedication to ensuring the Cumberland River and its tributaries are clean. Don’t forget – that’s where 3 million people get their drinking water!
- Looking to volunteer with a group? Please contact Anna at volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org to be plugged into this volunteer event or another, depending on availability. Curated, private volunteer events are currently available to event sponsors.
- Interested in hosting your own independent cleanups? Reach out to Adopt-a-Stream@cumberlandrivercompact.org to inquire about adopting a stream section in Nashville!
