Upcoming Cleanups
One person can make a difference. Become one of our team of over 5,000 volunteers to clean the Tennessee River watershed. There are plenty of chances listed in below to take part in this urgent work!
Also: Click HERE to jump to our annual river cleanup series!
THE SHOALS, AL -
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
We’ll be heading to Wilson Lake of the Tennessee River in The Shoals, Alabama area, which is a region consisting of the cities of Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia, Ala. We will be supporting the 10th annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament hosted by Keep the Shoals Beautiful, who always put on a massive cleanup effort across three lakes!
rogersville, AL -
september 21, 2025
We’re looking forward to our next cleanup on Wheeler Lake of the Tennessee River with our long-time partners at Joe Wheeler State Park. Help us clean the shorelines of the Tennessee River impacted by an F-4 tornado.
Surgoinsville, tn -
september 26, 2025
In celebration of National Public Lands Day and in partnership with C.A.R.E. Net, we’ll be returning to the Holston River to continue our cleanup of a tire dump in the shallows of the Holston River using winches and trucks. Join us for this unique cleanup experience!
South holston lake -
september 27, 2025
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, we’ll be partnering with TVA to clean South Holston Lake which was recently impacted by Hurricane Helene. We hope you’ll just us and TVA team members to make an impact on this area!
Knoxville, TN -
october 1, 2025
This is going to be the biggest kickoff of Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month ever, as we have a lot to celebrate! This is the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Tennessee River Tour that led to our nonprofit forming PLUS we will be reaching the milestone of 1 MILLION lbs. of trash removed from the Tennessee River watershed. Please be sure to join us for this exciting day!
Harrison, tn -
october 7, 2025
We’re proud to once again host a river cleanup with Region 2 TDOT team members along Chickamauga Lake of the Tennessee River.
hardin, TN / Iuka, MS-
october 11, 2025
We will hold another cleanup on the gorgeous Pickwick Lake in collaboration with employees from the Clayton Home Building Group Savannah, Tenn. facility!
Golden pond, ky -
october 12, 2025
We are happy to partner with our long-time partners at Land Between the Lakes for a cleanup of the shorelines of Kentucky Lake on the Tennessee River. This is a great way to enjoy the gorgeous fall colors while making a difference during ‘Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month!
Jasper, TN -
october 18, 2025
Our friends at Living Lands & Waters will help us continue the celebration of ‘Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month presented by TVA’ as we move to Marion County, Tenn. on the stunning Nickajack Lake. Please join us for an unforgettable experience!
Guntersville Lake, AL -
october 19, 2025
As we continue ‘Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month presented by TVA,’ we will launch a cleanup on Guntersville Lake in North Alabama with our friends at Living Lands & Waters with three additional boats to supplement our two work boats. It’s always a great time on this lake and with our crews. We hope you’ll join us!
fontana, nc -
november 1-2, 2025
It’s been several years now that we’ve enjoyed joining our friends at Fontana Village & Marina for their annual cleanup weekend of the enchanting Fontana Lake, situated in the Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest. You won’t forget this incredibly enjoyable cleanup!
