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05/28/2026

Nashville's Planning Department has launched the Ecological Conservation Strategy (ECS) to create a countywide plan to understand the effects of our growing city on the landscape. It will explore opportunities to protect the environment while still supporting growth.

If you live in Davidson County, make your voice heard by taking the ECS survey by June 12!

Metro Planning has launched the Ecological Conservation Strategy (ECS) to shape a future where Nashville continues to grow and thrive while preserving the landscapes ecosystems and sense of place that makes it unique. This is Nashville s first countywide plan for understanding the effects of recent....

05/21/2026

Have you seen bioretention basins like this around Nashville? These Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) use plants to absorb excess water and filter pollutants while safely draining water away from buildings. General Services has been performing preventative maintenance on the department's SCMs to make sure that they are functioning properly and looking good! 🌱

To learn more about these and other Metro sustainability efforts, visit https://buff.ly/rnKBvZG

05/15/2026

Greater Nashville Regional Council will host two virtual public meetings on Tuesday, May 19 (11:30am and 5:30pm) to provide an overview of the region’s ongoing Climate Pollution Reduction Grant planning efforts and gather public input on strategies to improve air quality across Middle Tennessee. You can also take a survey to share your views and preferences on how our region deals with air quality.

Take the survey or join one of the meetings here: https://loom.ly/HQJkoG4

05/11/2026

This Saturday is your chance to bike or walk the 3 mile Open Streets route. It's a chance to explore downtown in a new and less car-centric way!

Ready for more people-first, car-free streets in Nashville? We are!

Mark your calendars for Open Streets Downtown on May 16, June 13, and July 11! We’re closing a three-mile loop of downtown streets to cars and inviting Nashville to walk, bike, and explore.

There’s no registration required to participate. Just hop on your bike — or grab a skateboard, roller skates, or a comfy pair of walking shoes — and join us for a citywide block party! We hope you’ll find a new favorite spot in town. Stay tuned for more information on our route, what to do, and much more!

This event is being hosted by Walk Bike Nashville and Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure. Learn more about Open Streets at openstreetsnashville.org!


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05/05/2026

This is a great opportunity to drop off compost and get a free compost bin at the same time!

📣 Exciting news, West Nashville! In honor of Compost Awareness Week, we’re providing a drop-off compost pop-up at The Good Fill this weekend! We’ll be there on Friday so come chat and grab a voucher for a free Earth Machine Compost Bin to start backyard composting 🌱 You can still come by on Saturday to bring your compost!

Friday: 1pm – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm

What can you bring:
-Any food scraps 🍉🧀🍔
-Paper products (napkins, paper towels, pizza boxes)
-Compostable plastics labeled BPI Certified Compostable or ASTM D64

05/04/2026

Are you interested in hearing different perspectives and ideas about sustainability and resiliency efforts in Nashville?

If so, consider attending the upcoming Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting on May 13th at Howard Office Building. All are welcome!

04/29/2026

Did you know that Metro's General Services Department inspects and maintains its solar panels annually?

This preventative maintenance ensures optimal performance and results in fewer major maintenance needs later.☀️

04/27/2026

Have you been wanting to ride the WeGo Star train and waiting for the right moment? This Friday at 4pm may be that moment! The ride is free, but registration is required. See you there!

Join us for Ticket to Ride on Friday, May 1! 🚆 🌼 🌺

This annual event invites the public on a free ride to Donelson Station on the WeGo Transit Star Train followed by an informational networking session at Party Fowl in Donelson. You'll learn about project updates from agencies including the Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure, WeGo Public Transit, Mayor O’Connell’s staff, and others!

📅 Friday, May 1 at 4:00 p.m.
🚆 WeGo Star Train: Riverfront Station (108 1st Ave South)

🔗 This event is free but registration is required: https://bit.ly/4sVV5kT.

Hosted by: Nashville Connector, NDOT, Metro Nashville, Nashville's Metropolitan Council Office, YPT-Nashville, Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee, Transit Now Nashville, WeGo Transit, Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), Civic Design Center, Network for Sustainable Solutions, Enterprise.

04/24/2026

Avoid foam if you can. If you can't, be sure to recycle it!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌍♻️Exciting things are happening in Metro this week, including the addition of new rooftop solar arrays at 3 police precincts and the start of a new foam recycling program at East Convenience Center!

Earth Day is the perfect time to think about reducing our environmental impact. Not sure where to start? Find tips here: https://loom.ly/lqM_XAI