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Episode 46: This month is No Trash November! Nobody Trashes Tennessee is a campaign put on by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to bring awareness to litter prevention through community based programming. We are joined by Mike McClanahan, the Transportation Manager for TDOT's Beautification Office. He highlights all of the great resources and initiatives that the we have in Tennessee to combat litter and keep our beautiful state clean.
Nobody Trashes Tennessee YouTube Channel
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Episode 45: This month we get the pleasure of sitting down with Missy Marshall, the Executive Director of Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTnB). KTnB's mission is to educate and inspire Tennesseans to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment. They are celebrating 40 years as an organization at the end of this month. Listen in to hear about the history of KTnB, the change they are making, and what is planned for the future!
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Episode 44: This month we are talking about the ever changing electric vehicle landscape in Tennessee. There are currently three separate automotive manufacturers that are producing electric vehicles in TN, with another to begin in 2025. Mark Finlay, from TDEC's Office of Energy Programs, joins us to highlight the status of electric vehicles and some eye opening metrics that you will want to hear. The Ranger Report covers Montgomery Bell State Park and we are joined by Park Ranger Destiny Adcox.
Here are some helpful resources below that were mentioned:
IRS Guidance for Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Tennessee State Parks EV charger info page U.S. DOE Alternative Fuel Data Center EV page(includes lots of info on EV and charging basics, as well as costinfo/benefits, etc.) U.S. DOE Alternative Fuel Station Locator PlugShare Fast Charge TN Network Program State of TN NEVI page (aka TEVI) -
Episode 43: As you all should know, we like to call April "Earth Month" since it houses our favorite holiday: Earth Day. Not only that, but it is the start of true spring weather and a busy time of our office. We set up booths at festivals and conferences to highlight the sustainability programming and resources that we offer to Tennesseans. This episode is a casual chat about the history of Earth Day and all of the events that take place throughout April. No Ranger Report.
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Episode 42: Sorry for the month break everyone! Ashley and Caleb both welcomed new babies during the month of March so we were unable to get an episode out. With that being said, we wanted to come back this month with some things that they have learned during pregnancy and the early newborn stage. It can sometimes be hard to be sustainable with a new baby, but this episode gives some good tips and tricks to try to be the most sustainable parents you can be. No Ranger Report this month.
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Episode 41: This month we get to catch up with Cash Daniels, a 13-year old river conservationist. He is better known as the Conservation Kid. Cash tells us about his passion for sustainability, where it came from, and how he is making a difference. He is one of our heroes and really embodies the fact that even though kids are a small part of the population, they are 100% of the future.
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Episode 40: This month we are joined by Debbie Ball, a business development consultant for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. She oversees the Pick Tennessee Products Program which connects people everywhere to all of the great things that come from Tennessee farms and food businesses. Make sure to download the app to find your closest farmers market and locally grown produce. Apple Store or Google Play. This month's Ranger Report covers South Cumberland State Park. We are joined by Park Manager, George Shinn, to discuss the many activities that are available at the park.
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Episode 39: We are joined by a returning guest, Lincoln Young. He is the owner of Rockwood Sustainable Solutions and talks about how his business started as a shingle recycler and has grown into more of a "hard-to-recycle material handler". He also highlights the science behind gasification and how the City of Lebanon is doing it. The Ranger Report is back and we are joined by Ranger Jesse Germeraad from Cedars of Lebanon State Park. His historic knowledge and park experience make him the perfect person to tell us everything we need to know about the 1,139 acre park in Lebanon, TN.
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Episode 38: In the U.S., heat waves harm more people than all other meteorological hazards combined. Cities have a lot of buildings, concrete, and anthropogenic heat being produced, which can help trap heat near the city’s surface. This creates Urban Heat Island effect, where cities tend to be hotter than surrounding rural areas that have more green space and trees. The effect is intensified as cities grow and in areas with little vegetation. This month we welcome back Kendra Abkowitz, Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer for Metro Nashville. We are also joined by Jennifer First, Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Both of our guests are principal investigators for the Urban Heat Island Mapping research that took place earlier this summer. This episode highlights interesting ideas and potential solutions for a problem that most people didn't realize that we have. More information can be found through these links: Nashville - Knoxville
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Episode 37: This month we get to speak with Hugh Morrow, the President and CEO of Ruby Falls. Ruby Falls is a one-of-a-kind, iconic attraction in Chattanooga, TN that includes the tallest underground waterfall open to the public. Hugh tells us about the innovations and sustainability initiatives that have been added to Ruby Falls during his tenure there. The Ranger Report this month highlights Red Clay State Historic Park. We are joined by Ranger Taylor Young to discuss the rich history of this amazing park.
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Episode 36: Summer is coming to an end so everyone is trying to get in one last family vacation. In this episode, we go over some tips and tricks to make your traveling experiences more sustainable. We cover points on hotels, public transportation and hiking. The phrase that we couldn't think of during the episode is "pack in, pack out". This is just a reminder to always bring back everything that you pack for any outdoor activity that you do. There is no ranger report for this episode but now is a great time to go visit our TN State Parks. Use this link to find your closest park and plan out your next adventure!
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Episode 35: July is National Parks and Recreation Month! Y'all know how much we love our Tennessee State Parks so we decided to pull in the big guns for this episode. For the first time on the podcast, we are joined by four guests that make up the TN State Park Panel (I made this up). We are joined by Mike Robertson (TN State Parks Director of Operations), Robin Peeler (Upper East TN Area Park Manager), Laura Franklin (TN State Parks Interpretation and Recreation Manager), and Brenna Sharpe (TN State Parks Digital Marketing Manager). This episode is full of TN State Park trivia, hidden gems, and sustainability initiatives. We discuss the TN State Parks Website and the app that can help you plan your trip to these wonderful natural areas. You can download the app here: Apple or Google
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Episode 34: We are joined by Rhett Dunlap from CarbonCure, a carbon removal technology company that reduces the carbon footprint of concrete. Concrete is the most abundant human-made material on earth. With billions of metric tons poured annually, we rely on it to build our growing world. CarbonCure’s technologies allow concrete to be used as a pathway to store CO2 emissions in a way that is permanent, verifiable and scalable. The Ranger Report this month features Pickett CCC Memorial State Park. We are joined by Park Manager Travis Stover and learn about Pickett State Park earning the Silver-tier International Dark Sky Park designation. It became the first state park in the Southeast to gain this prestigious recognition.
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Episode 33 - April is the month that we celebrate Earth Day, but this year we celebrate another sustainable holiday, Food Waste Awareness Week. So much food and organic material gets thrown away due to it going bad or people not knowing the proper ways to dispose of it. Food Waste Awareness Week brought together organizations, companies, and sustainable individuals to discuss how to properly dispose of food waste and the resources that we have here in Tennessee. Big shoutout to Ashley for planning a majority of the events! Check out the website for more information.
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Episode 32: Do you or someone you know, own a small business? Have you ever had a environmental question but didn't want to bring attention to the regulators? If so, this episode is for you! This month we are highlighting one of the best resources that TDEC has to offer, the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP). Donovan Grimwood and Crystal Warren make up the team that is ready to help businesses understand and comply with the environmental rules that affect them. The ranger report this week is a recap of the Go Green with Us Program that all 56 State Parks are a part of.
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Episode 31: This is part 3 of our Sustainable City series! In this episode, we got to chat with Brian Blackmon, Director of the Office of Sustainability for the City of Knoxville. Brian gives us updates on current programs and initiatives that Knoxville is doing to continue to be good environmental stewards! We get to learn about exciting initiatives regarding sustainable transportation and efficient building envelopes. The Ranger Report this month features a Knoxville area state park, Seven Islands State Birding Park. We are joined by Park Manager Justine Cucchiara and learn about the state's newest and only birding park!
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Episode 30: This is part 2 of our Sustainable City series! In this episode, we got to chat with Dr. Kendra Abkowitz, Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officer for the City of Nashville, Office of Mayor John Cooper. Kendra gives us updates on current programs and initiatives that Nashville is doing to continue to be good environmental stewards and things to come! The Ranger Report this month features a Nashville area state park, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. We are joined by Ranger Marlie Gibbs and learn about all the big things happening in Tennessee's smallest state park!
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Episode 29: This is the first episode of our Sustainable City Series! Chattanooga is such an amazing city and we have the pleasure of talking with Erik Schmidt, the Director of Sustainability for the City of Chattanooga. He informs us on the dark past of the city and how far they have came regarding air quality and environmental stewardship. In this episode, we get to hear about some sustainability goals under the city's new administration. The Ranger Report this month features a Chattanooga State Park by the name of Booker T. Washington State Park. We are joined by Ranger Jordan Brison and learn so much about the park from him. If you like fishing, this is a park for you!
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Episode 28 - This month we are finishing up our two part Higher Education Series. We are joined by our colleague, Brook Powell (not related to Caleb lol) to discuss the great programs that she has authored and continues to grow. Universities and colleges have a big opportunity to decrease their environmental footprint while also being an example for their communities. We highlight the TN College/Underserved Community Partnership Program, the Tennessee Higher Education Sustainability Network, and the Campus Food Pantry Grants. There is no Ranger Report this month.
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Episode 27 - This month we are starting a two part series on the topic of sustainability in higher education. Today we are talking to Olivia Herron, the Sustainability Coordinator for Austin Peay State University. She chatted with us about Project EcoGovs, the competition to become the most sustainable department on campus. We also took some time to talk about something every college student needs.......MONEY. The Great Green Idea Contest gives students the opportunity to win cash prizes for their eco-friendly ideas that they would like to see implemented on campus. There isn't a Ranger Report this month.
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