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Greene County Health Department is mobilizing volunteers for a countywide Earth Day cleanup on April 24. Free supplies, T-shirts, and refreshments await anyone ready to pitch in for their community.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
After a winter storm left Middle Tennessee buried in fallen branches, volunteers are stepping up to help clear roads and neighborhoods. Communities in Robertson and Rutherford counties are organizing cleanup efforts while power crews work to restore the last outages.
Nearly every county in Tennessee just reported lower unemployment, with 93 out of 95 seeing job growth from June to July. The state's job market is proving stronger than last year across the board.
More than a dozen clean energy advocates gathered at a Massachusetts brewery for the first "Green Drinks" networking event in Franklin County. The monthly meetup connects people passionate about sustainable energy and climate solutions.
When a brutal winter storm left residents stranded in their homes across Sumner County, Tennessee, volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors in need. Communities across Middle Tennessee are finding silver linings as neighbors help neighbors recover from the dangerous ice storm.
College students at Middle Tennessee State University have invested over $7.6 million of their own money into sustainability projects since 2006. They voluntarily pay $8 each semester to fund everything from solar tables to LED upgrades across campus.
Create Energy is investing $78 million to expand across two Tennessee counties, creating over 1,000 new jobs in just three years since its founding. The renewable energy company's explosive growth turns a 338,000-square-foot facility into a manufacturing powerhouse.
Volunteers in Wilson County, Tennessee, will take to the streets this Thursday to count every person experiencing homelessness, not just for data, but to make sure no neighbor goes unseen. Their work unlocks vital funding and services that could change lives. #
When a historic ice storm paralyzed rural Tennessee, everyday volunteers in Putnam County stepped up to help first responders reach people in need. Their efforts are making a real difference as the community battles dangerous conditions.
Carroll County, Tennessee brought neighbors together for an all-day Juneteenth celebration that started with a downtown parade and ended with dancing. The community festival featured food, activities, and fellowship that reminded everyone what happens when people choose connection over division.
When a graduation fight made headlines, Pastor James Jones brought his Tennessee town together for a festival celebrating what Lauderdale County really stands for. Churches, businesses, and residents filled downtown Ripley with food, music, and a powerful message of moving forward together.
A small-town service club in Wayne County, Tennessee just raised thousands of dollars selling Vidalia onions, with one dedicated volunteer moving 120 bags herself. The funds support everyone from special education students to assisted living residents across their rural community.
A passerby pulled a trapped driver from a burning vehicle moments before flames engulfed the car in Meigs County, Tennessee. The quick-thinking Good Samaritan's actions likely saved a life Tuesday morning.
A local Knights of Columbus chapter in Franklin County, Tennessee turned their annual spaghetti dinner into $2,700 for neighbors facing emergencies. The funds will help Good Samaritan Ministries provide food, utilities, and baby supplies to families in crisis.
When winter storms knocked out power across Hardin County, Tennessee, teachers and students turned their high school into a lifeline. Two weeks later, volunteers are still serving hot meals and hope to neighbors struggling without electricity.
Williamson County Schools just opened a 26,000-square-foot Innovation Center where high schoolers can learn firefighting, aviation, cybersecurity, and more. The Tennessee-funded facility gives students access to careers usually reserved for college campuses.
Green technology innovation exploded into "hyper-growth" in 2020, with Asia now dominating global patent filings and sustainability innovations reaching nearly 800,000 patent families worldwide. Thailand is pivoting from tech adopter to tropical climate innovator as the green economy becomes the foundation of future prosperity.
Nova Scotia just greenlit its biggest wind energy project ever, a massive 158-turbine farm that will power over 400,000 homes and fuel the province's green hydrogen ambitions. Construction starts in 2029, bringing hundreds of jobs and cleaner air to Guysborough County.
Tennessee has attracted $27.4 billion in clean energy manufacturing investments, creating over 20,000 jobs in solar panels, EV batteries, and nuclear fuel production. The state now ranks second in the nation for clean manufacturing investment, showing how green technology is reshaping local economies.
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