Events

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.

This event is invitation only. To reserve your spot, please contact jacqueline@urbangreenlab.org. Join us on Wednesday, November 16th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation's Sustainable Spirits program will host a panel with local brewers and distillers to discuss sustainable practices and goals. 

The Ethos Market is a specially curated market experience designed to elevate social enterprises and amplify their impact.

As we wrap up another wonderful year of Sustainability in the City we are turning the reins over to the audience! We asked you all to share your lingering sustainability questions and we will be answering them live! Come along with us as we share additional resources, make deeper connections between topics we've covered throughout […]

Become a member and attend the first Nashville Sustainability Roundtable of 2023! The Nashville Sustainability Roundtable begins with our first gathering at Mars Petcare. This event is invitation only. To reserve your spot, please contact jacqueline@urbangreenlab.org.