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Sevenmile Creek Cleanup

Join the Cumberland River Compact for a litter cleanup along the banks of Sevenmile Creek in South Nashville! Sevenmile Creek is a highly flood-prone waterway in an asphalt-covered urban area, and as a result, it accumulates a lot of litter. This will be the Compact’s first time cleaning this segment of Sevenmile Creek (near Edmondson Pike and Old Hickory Boulevard), so we expect to find a lot of trash and make a significant impact.
Sevenmile Creek is a tributary of Mill Creek, which feeds into the Cumberland River – so the litter it accumulates affects the Cumberland River basin at large. Your participation in this cleanup is part of a larger effort to preserve the health and beauty of Nashville’s waterways for future generations.
Meetup and Parking: We’ll meet at the Edmondson Pike Walmart Neighborhood Market. When facing the store, park on the far right side of the property close to the treeline, utilizing the parking spots furthest away from the building.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page for the event address. Copy and paste the following coordinates into your GPS as the best way to find us: 36.042031841854744, -86.74415937960508
What to Bring & Wear:
- Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and sneakers or boots are recommended. If you have waders, bring them!
- A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- A filled reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
What We Provide:
- Gloves, litter grabbers, trash bags, and all necessary cleanup materials.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Registration below is required to participate. Every volunteer must complete their own registration, and volunteers under 18 must ensure a parent or guardian acknowledges the volunteer agreement below.
- Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. This is a family-friendly event! 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.
Contact:
For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.
- Looking to volunteer with a group? Please contact our team at volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org to be plugged into this volunteer event or another, depending on availability. Private volunteer events are available through a donation-based partnership with the Compact.
- Interested in hosting your own independent cleanups? Community groups can receive free cleanup supplies and guidance for organizing cleanups through the Adopt-a-Stream program. Click here to learn more and apply.
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