The eighth annual North Knoxville Community Cleanup and Tree Planting will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9am-12pm. The event base will be at Northgate Plaza, located at 4212 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917.
We will be removing litter from North Knoxville roads, creeks, and parks.
This year, we have a special partnership with Trees Knoxville to plant trees at Whittle Springs Middle School. Trees Knoxville and Keep Knoxville Beautiful are partnering to plant trees in communities and schools across Knoxville. Together, we are growing the urban canopy, helping keep schools cooler, and increasing biodiversity in neighborhoods throughout the city. This partnership supports healthier learning environments, stronger communities, and a more resilient Knoxville for generations to come.
Participants of any age are welcome! We look forward to seeing those who live, work, or play in North Knoxville - as well as anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. Thank you for keeping Knoxville beautiful!
There are four volunteer options: three to sign up as an individual (land, creek, tree planting) and one to sign up as a group. Please only fill out the section that applies to you.
Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide the following equipment:
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Litter Pickers
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Gloves
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Safety Vests
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Trash Bags
We highly recommend wearing long pants, and all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes for the event. Please bring your own sunscreen, bug protection, and water.
The NKCC is rain or shine, but in the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, March 1st.
Sign ups close on Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59pm.
Thank you to our sponsors WM, Junk Galaxy, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, City of Knoxville, and Knox County.
Please contact KKB at amanda@keepknoxvillebeautiful.org or (865) 521-6957 with any questions you may have.
