April 22 will mark the 55th annual Earth Day — an occasion inspired in part by the catastrophic 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill and born out of the environmental activism movement of the 1960s.
Here in Nashville, the Centennial Park Conservancy will host its annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 19, at the Centennial Park Bandshell. The free event will include a tree giveaway, kids’ activities, an electric-vehicle car show, exhibitors, vendors, speakers, a guided yoga class and more. Attendees can expect food trucks, beer, wine and cocktails, along with musical performances from artists including Scene faves Erin Rae and Kyshona.
In this week’s Earth Day-inspired Green Issue, you’ll find details about the sustainability efforts at Germantown’s Neuhoff District, conservation of Middle Tennessee’s exceptionally biodiverse Duck River, the effects of “forever chemicals” on the environment, and restoration of Tennessee State University’s Tiger Bay Wetlands in North Nashville. In the online version of this week’s issue, you can also find an updated version of our Green Directory, originally complied in our 2022 Green Issue — a roundup of eco-friendly shops, services and nonprofits in Nashville. D. PATRICK RODGERS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Germantown’s adaptive reuse project puts the river front and center
Tennessee’s ‘crown jewel’ river has won over tourists, environmentalists and the governor
TSU’s restoration efforts have been halted by cuts to federal funding
Advocacy groups look to raise awareness about the effects of PFAs through sludge regulation
A roundup of eco-friendly community organizations, services, restaurants and businesses
