A Snapshot of Browns Creek Although you may not have seen Browns Creek before, you’ve probably been close to it: the urban stream winds through Green Hills, past the Nashville […]
As fall begins, so does the Compact’s Root Nashville tree delivery season: thousands of new trees, ordered by Davidson County residents this summer, are preparing to make their way to homes […]
On the brisk morning of December 4th, 2024, a crowd of city officials, nonprofit workers, and tree lovers from all reaches of Nashville gathered in Whitsett Park, clutching coffees and […]
From Gray to Green You might have heard of “depaving”. The environmental restoration strategy, which involves removing existing asphalt or concrete and replacing it with trees, gardens, and green space, […]
Be kind to your local waterways and wildlife by implementing one of these backyard conservation tips this summer! In the Southeastern US, we’re all used to the sight of a […]
It all started with a cactus. My neighbors had one growing in their front yard, which always struck me as weird– this is Tennessee, not Texas! I’d joke to my […]
Convert a paved area into a thriving green space that provides habitat, reduces flooding, and improves water quality. Pavement. It’s flat, it’s gray, it’s…. interesting? Hear us out! Pavement has […]
SUBSCRIBE TO RIVER TALKS ON APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, OR GOOGLE Summary: All across Nashville neighborhoods, new trees are popping up. As Spring approaches buds, flowers, and blossoms are visible on these new […]
*Update: Please see the 2024 No Mow Month event page for current information about registration. — This spring, you might notice your neighbors’ grass growing tall. No need to worry, […]
Every year, the Cumberland River Compact and Metro Water Services plant thousands of trees throughout Davidson County as part of the Root Nashville campaign. This winter, the campaign celebrated a […]
