The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign has partnered with all six Boy Scouts of America councils serving Tennessee. The partnership offers scouts the opportunity to earn a Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch by completing educational worksheets and participating in litter cleanups in their communities.
Boy Scouts of all ages have multiple ways to earn the patch, including coordinating their own cleanup in their neighborhood or school grounds, or through existing beautification and service projects. For Boy Scouts ages 12 and older, the Adopt-A-Highway program offers the opportunity to earn both a patch and a roadway recognition panel for committing to quarterly pickups. The patches are provided by Nobody Trashes Tennessee at no cost to the councils or individual scouts.
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Casey Norwood, Scout Executive/CEO of the Boy Scouts of America, Chickasaw Council, expressed that community service aligns well with the goals of the Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign and the Scouts’ commitment to giving back to their communities.
All scouts are encouraged to participate in spring and summer cleanup events in their communities, including the Great American Cleanup, which continues through June. Earth Day on April 22 offers additional opportunities for troops to join existing events or conduct their own community cleanup.
The Boy Scouts join Tennessee’s three Girl Scout councils and other youth groups in offering the NTT patch. All residents are encouraged to show their support for a litter-free Tennessee by finding a local cleanup event at nobodytrashestennessee.com/events and joining the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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