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Socket, Nashville's Sustainability Outlet, is Metro Govt's window into ongoing sustainability efforts

10/12/2026

Quieter, Cleaner and Greener! 🧘‍♂️😊💚

Some of Metro's landscaping equipment is not as loud as it used to be! Do you know why?

It is because General Services has been transitioning leaf blowers and hedge trimmers to high-capacity batteries powered by electricity rather than using oil and gasoline. This results in quieter, cleaner and greener tools.

Battery operated landscaping equipment reduces emissions and energy use while improving on site conditions for workers and the public who utilize these sites. This initiative will continue to expand as new equipment becomes available and feasible for use.

A great step toward more sustainable operations! 🌎

10/09/2026

Trinity Hills Park Cleanup Makes a BIG Impact!

Volunteers from Metro Parks, Metro Water Services, TDEC, TWRA, Nashville Waste Services, Tennessee Environmental Council and Cumberland River Compact came together at Trinity Hills Park in September for a major cleanup effort and the results were impressive.

They removed an incredible 0.65 tons of trash and recyclable waste from the park. The cleanup included: 36 tires, plastic toys and waste bins, an old toilet and sink, and loads of litter and debris - much of it collected around the stream.

The work was especially important because the stream provides habitat for an endangered salamander species. Removing trash and debris helps protect the waterway and creates a healthier habitat for the wildlife that calls Trinity Hills Park home. A huge thank-you to all of the Metro departments, environmental organizations and volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and made a difference!

10/07/2026

Happy Energy Efficiency Day! 💡

The DGS Sustainability Division retrofits existing Metro buildings with new energy efficient lighting, weather stripping, insulation, and more to save on energy bills and help the environment.

You can do an energy assessment and retrofit in your own home, too. Take the TVA Energyright assessment quiz to receive a free energy efficiency kit. More info: https://buff.ly/ojCKpNm

09/30/2026

♻️ Food Waste Prevention Week is here!

From September 28–October 4, Tennesseans are finding simple ways to prevent food waste and make every bite count.

Here in Nashville, join local food-waste champions for a Food Waste Prevention Week Trivia Night:
📅 Thursday, October 1
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
📍 Bongo Java East / Game Point, East Nashville

Test your knowledge with food-waste and sustainability trivia, learn from local organizations, and support our community. Bring a nonperishable food item as your entry donation.

The event brings together Urban Green Lab, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Compost Nashville, TDEC, and Bongo Java East.
Preventing food waste can start with something as simple as planning meals, using leftovers, storing food properly, sharing surplus food, and composting unavoidable scraps.

🍎 Small actions can make every bite count.

For more information about Trivia night: https://buff.ly/cLhzza4
For more information about Food Waste Prevention Week: https://buff.ly/lSCT9Tn

09/28/2026

Are you interested in hearing different perspectives and ideas about sustainability and resiliency efforts in Nashville?

If so, consider attending the upcoming Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 30th at Howard Office Building. All are welcome!

09/15/2026

September and October are important months for bird migration — and small actions can make a big difference. 🐦🌙

Nashville is part of the Urban Bird Treaty program, and Metro has encouraged residents and businesses to reduce unnecessary nighttime lighting to help protect migrating birds.

Artificial light at night can disorient birds, disrupt migration, and increase the risk of collisions with buildings. During migration season, you can help by turning off unnecessary exterior lights and supporting **LIGHTS OUT NASHVILLE**.

🌙 Turn off unnecessary outdoor lighting at night
🏠 Close blinds or shades when indoor lights are on
🐦 Make windows more visible to birds using screens, decals, hanging lines, or other bird-friendly treatments

Bird-friendly glass and window treatments can also reduce daytime collisions. Vanderbilt University has incorporated bird-friendly approaches on its campus, and examples can also be seen at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center.

Birds play an important role in healthy ecosystems by pollinating plants, controlling insects, and adding life and song to our communities.

Learn more and take the LIGHTS OUT NASHVILLE pledge at www.birdsafenashville.org.

More information about preventing bird-window collisions is available from the American Bird Conservancy at https://buff.ly/hU4NW8T.

09/12/2026

🚲🚌🚶 Moving Nashville Forward: 4th Annual TDM Summit

How can we turn transportation plans into meaningful action?

Join Nashville Connector for the 4th Annual Nashville Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Summit on Friday, September 18, at Nissan Stadium.

This year’s theme, “Moving Beyond the Plan: Implementing TDM,” will explore how partnerships, policy, infrastructure, programs, and innovation can expand transportation choices, improve commutes, reduce congestion, and support a more connected and sustainable Nashville.

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
📍 Wesley Mortgage Club at Nissan Stadium
🔗 FREE Registration: https://buff.ly/Fhwjee0

Whether you work in sustainability, transportation, planning, community engagement, economic development, or simply want to learn more about Nashville’s mobility future, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas.

09/09/2026

Passing the sustainability baton from one intern to the next! 🌎🌱

The Metro General Services' Sustainability Division is grateful for the contributions of our outgoing intern and is excited to welcome our incoming intern to the team.

Internships provide an important opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the sustainability work happening across Metro Government. We appreciate the energy, curiosity, and fresh perspectives our interns bring to the Division and look forward to continuing that tradition.♻️

08/31/2026

Nashville Department of Waste Services recently called out the General Services Department to complete the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness for ALS. Challenge accepted!

Metro Nashville Department of Finance, You're next!

08/30/2026

🌱Growing possibilities: From Learning to Action!🌶️

🫜What if we could grow more food, increase access to fresh produce, and learn new ways to build a more resilient local food system? 🥬

🫑Join the Metro Public Health Department for a Hydroponics Community Forum on September 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at Riverside Nashville.🥗

Participants will have the opportunity to:
🌱 Explore hydroponic and aeroponic growing methods
🥬 Learn how these systems can support food access
💡 Hear real-world examples from local growers and organizations
🤝 Participate in interactive learning stations and community discussions
🌎 Share ideas to help shape future opportunities for community food access

Lunch will be provided for participants who register by September 1. Space is limited, so register today!

📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Riverside Nashville, 800 Youngs Ln., Nashville, TN 37207

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