The Sustainability Team recently visited Edwin Warner Park, where they participated in the FeederWatch program and learned about the threats facing our local bird populations.

According to an Axios analysis of EPA data, Nashville has seen its air pollution levels drop by about 7% since 2014. Improved air quality correlates to decreased poor reproductive outcomes, decreased dementia risk, and fewer asthma attacks. Read more at

Come to the Howard Office Building on the 12th of February at 4:30 for the next Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting!

Do you know a local business owner who might be interested in working on Choose How You Move projects? Attend Wednesday's info session to learn more from WeGo and Metro representatives about the various opportunities for involvement.

🚍Celebrate #TransitEquityDay on February 4th by heading over to Elizabeth Duff Transit Center for the 11:45 AM Tour and 1-3 PM Career Fair!

💘 Want to give out valentines but hate all the waste? Next Thursday, make valentines out of recycled paper for all your loved ones. Open to all, supplies included, and free to attend. 🗓️ Thursday, February 6 from 4-5:30pm 📍 NPL Southeast Branch, Teen Center

Today marks the second #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy! Learn more about how Nashville is committed to the transition to clean and sustainable energy here:

If you are (or want to become) a gardener, consider attending Nashville Public Library's annual seed swap at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center on Saturday, 1/25 from 1-3pm. To learn more about the seed exchange program, visit

Metro's Historic Courthouse boasts beautiful 1930s architecture and art, now illuminated by highly efficient LED lighting. This is one small example of the energy efficiency upgrades currently underway at the facility.

Is your organization seeking funding for a waste diversion project? @TNEnvironment is accepting applications for Waste Reduction and Organics Management grants from 2/28 through 4/11. For more info, visit

A chance to save water and money? Sign me up! Thanks to @NashvilleMWS, Davidson County residents can purchase a 50 gallon rain barrel at a discounted rate of $56 until 3/6. They are easy to install and last for years. Find more info and purchase here:

Check out more of our 2024 highlights! Many more details can be found at our blog post here:

Hello, 2025! Now that we are in a new year, let's look back at some sustainability highlights from 2024. ✅ Check out our new blog post for much more info:

As we ring in the new year, consider making some eco-friendly resolutions to keep us, our communities, and our planet healthy. Examples include using less plastic, eating less meat, and reducing energy use. More ideas here:

If you compost with the curbside pilot program, at Metro convenience centers, or through our composting program for Metro buildings, your food scraps end up on site at @thecompostco. These photos were from a recent site visit. We are so glad to be able to work with this crew!

Looking for last minute holiday gifts? Do so sustainably by supporting local businesses and following these eco-friendly gift-giving tips:

Whether or not you've already been to the new Donelson Library, check out this video that @MNNGov helped us create. Similar to a virtual tour, the 3 minute video highlights the sustainability features of this incredible facility. Watch here:

Tomorrow is World Energy Conservation Day. This is an opportunity for all of us to consider ways to reduce our energy use (and save $$$ in the process). Not sure where to start? Check out Socket's Sustainability Tips:

Socket the Dog had an amazing time participating in the festivities at the Metro Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Sustainability was center stage at the Historic Courthouse, as 5,000 energy-efficient LED lights adorned the 30' foot tall, locally-grown Norway Spruce!

Did you know that up to 40% of food is wasted? One way to prevent food waste is to prepare only what you and your guests will be eating. Use the handy "Guest-imator" to plan menus and calculate how much to prepare: