Thousands of volunteers across Nashville and Davidson County took part in the city’s annual Mayor’s Spring Clean on March 28, joining a coordinated effort to improve neighborhoods and public spaces.
The event, organized by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure in partnership with the mayor’s office, brought together residents, community groups and local leaders for clean-up and beautification projects in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Participants organized a variety of efforts, including litter pick-up, stream cleanups and community beautification projects, with support from Metro’s beautification commissioners and council members in districts across Davidson County.
Mayor Freddie O’Connell said the annual event reflects Nashville’s commitment to community pride and collaboration.
“Our annual Spring Clean event brings us together to take care of the places we love,” O’Connell said in a statement. “When thousands of us work together, small efforts become a powerful force for renewal across the city.”
This year’s event came just weeks after a historic ice storm that impacted much of the region, making the cleanup effort especially meaningful for many neighborhoods still recovering from storm-related debris and damage.
City officials said the event not only helps improve the appearance of neighborhoods but also strengthens community connections as residents work side by side.
Volunteers were able to register their cleanups in advance and receive supplies such as gloves, safety vests, litter grabbers and trash bags. The city also coordinated pickup of collected waste to support neighborhood efforts.
The Mayor’s Spring Clean is an annual initiative aimed at reducing litter, promoting environmental stewardship and encouraging residents to take an active role in maintaining their communities.
Organizers say the continued participation highlights a shared commitment to keeping Nashville clean and resilient.
Storm debris deadline set for April 19
The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is urging residents to place all storm-related vegetation debris at the curb by the end of the day Sunday, April 19, as cleanup efforts from Winter Storm Fern continue.
While collections will extend beyond that date, officials say the deadline is intended to ensure all remaining debris is ready for pickup as crews move through their final rounds of service. NDOT is currently completing a second round of collections, with a third and final round to follow before regular brush pickup resumes.
Since Feb. 3, crews have collected more than 1.6 million cubic yards of storm debris—a dramatic increase compared to roughly 87,000 cubic yards collected during all of 2025.
“This has truly been a historic response,” said NDOT Acting Director Phillip Jones. “We understand the uncertainty, but residents should know that we will collect all debris.”
NDOT crews, at times numbering up to 100, have been working extended shifts daily since the storm. Officials remind residents to place debris safely at the curb and avoid blocking infrastructure such as fire hydrants, storm drains, sidewalks and roadways.
Residents needing assistance can call 2-1-1 or visit <nashvilleresponds.com>. Questions and service requests can be directed to hubNashville at <hub.nashville.gov>, through the app, or by calling 3-1-1.
