Old Hickory Lake Shoreline Cleanup

Clean up the shoreline of Old Hickory Lake at Mallard Point Park in Hendersonville, TN with the Cumberland River Compact! Volunteers will be split into an on-foot team and a kayak team to remove as much litter from the shoreline and lake as possible. To sign up for your preferred volunteer team, you must register through one of the buttons below.

Kayak availability is offered on a first come, first served basis, and spots tend to fill up quickly, so don’t wait! Once registration for kayaking is full, you must provide your own kayak in order to participate on the kayak team; or, you can sign up for the on-foot team. Please email volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org to notify the Volunteer Coordinator if you plan to bring your own kayak. 

Did you know that Old Hickory Lake is part of the Cumberland River? Your participation in this cleanup is part of a larger effort to enhance the health of the Cumberland – the source of drinking water for over 3 million people!

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! No flip flops or backless slides permitted if you are kayaking.
• 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 Hendersonville!

Volunteer Requirements:

• Registration on VolunteerHub is required to participate. 
• On-foot Team: Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome.
• Kayak Team: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to operate their own kayak. No prior kayak experience is required—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help Middle Tennessee waterways.
• 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.

Contact: For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.

This cleanup is made possible thanks to funding and support from the City of Hendersonville Stormwater Department. The Compact is grateful for the city’s dedication to ensuring our waters 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!

Register Below:

Kayak (9 AM – 12 PM)

On-foot (10 AM – 12 PM)