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(FULL!) 3rd Annual Sevenmile Creek Cleanup
⚠️ Thank you for your interest in this event – however, we cannot accommodate more volunteers at this time. Please sign up for the volunteer newsletter to be notified of future opportunities to get involved!
Grab your friends and give back to your community by picking up litter along the banks of Sevenmile Creek in South Nashville! Sevenmile Creek is located on a Metro Nashville flood buyout site, and as a result, it accumulates a lot of litter from stormwater and flooding. This is an annual cleanup organized by the Compact and Alt Route Meals, and supported by Metro Water Services, Responsible Stewardship, and E+Rose Wellness Company.
In this event’s first and second years, we removed a combined total of over 5,800 pounds of litter from the stream’s banks! Our volunteers were even highlighted in a Channel 5 News feature in 2023. Your participation in this cleanup is part of a larger effort to preserve the health and beauty of Nashville’s waterways for future generations.
What to Bring & Wear:
- Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and boots are recommended. You will get wet, so dress prepared!
- A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.
What We Provide:
- Gloves, litter grabbers, trash bags, and all necessary cleanup materials.
- A brief introduction to water conservation efforts in Nashville!
- Hot coffee, provided by E+Rose Wellness Company.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Registration on VolunteerHub is required to participate.
- Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. This is a family-friendly event! A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for anyone under 18. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
- If you are volunteering to receive credit for service hours, please bring necessary documentation from your school or organization for one of our staff members to sign at the end of the event.
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing further information about the event. Please review this email carefully and save for future reference.
Contact: For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.
This cleanup is made possible thanks to funding and support from Metro Water Services and Metro Nashville, and their dedication to ensuring the Cumberland River and its tributaries are clean.
- Looking to volunteer with a group? Please contact Anna at volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org to be plugged into this volunteer event or another, depending on availability. Curated, private volunteer events are currently available to event sponsors.
- Interested in hosting your own independent cleanups? Reach out to Adopt-a-Stream@cumberlandrivercompact.org to inquire about adopting a stream section in Nashville!