Events

On October 4, Urban Green Lab will be attending the Wedgewood-Houston Makers and Growers Market from 3-7pm to celebrate a new partnership and line of locally made, sustainable t-shirts with an important message.

Nashville is known for many things: amazing live music, great food, and friendly residents, but can we add sustainability to that list? Join us as we talk with the city’s Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer, Dr. Kendra Abkowitz, about her quest to ensure sustainability claims a top spot in what makes Nashville unique, livable, and […]

Trees provide us with a nice spot of shade, fresh air, and everyday beauty, but they are also a critical piece of the puzzle for any city's sustainability efforts. As we grow here in Nashville, our canopy may be changing but there is work being done to keep trees thriving in our city in the […]

Cities and green space; opposites or a perfect match? We may sometimes feel disconnected from the natural world and those around us living in a city, but if we take a moment to look around there are natural spaces abound right here in our very own Nashville! Join us for a discussion with Farm in […]

In last month’s episode we learned how to communicate about sustainability. For this month, we want you to use those skills to ask questions and provide feedback on TVA’s sustainability plan for the state. Learn about our current energy system and how Tennessee can move towards an energy system that benefits everyone. We will also […]

We are throwing it back to an oldie but a goodie, with a new twist. Recycling has come up consistently in our chat during previous episodes so we are revisiting our very first topic of Sustainable in the City. Join us as we pull back the curtain on how plastics recycling happens regionally, why plastics […]

Have you ever noticed on a hot day that it is cooler when standing by green space? Or maybe you've noticed that there seems to be city weather and non-city weather? If yes, you would be feeling the effects of the urban heat island effect, a serious problem for marginalized and vulnerable populations in urban […]

What does litter prevention, music, and community education have in common? They are all tools used by a local Nashville nonprofit looking to reduce both trash and crime in our streets. Whether it is environmental justice workshops for students, community clean-ups, or eco block parties, Recycle and Reinvest knows that empowerment and beautification can help […]

Do all Nashvillians have the same health outcomes when we each try our best to be healthy? We can do all of the recommended moving, eating, and going to the doctor, but can we really be attuned to our full health if the sustainability of the communities where we live, work, and play is not […]

What water pollution problems are you most concerned about in your community? What solutions should be prioritized? Make sure your voice is heard. Help set priorities to clean up and restore the Ohio River Basin, including Nashville and much of the state of Tennessee.