The fifth annual East Knoxville Community Cleanup will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 9am-12pm. The event base will be at Caswell Park, located at 616 Jessamine Street, Knoxville, TN 37917.
We will be removing litter from East Knoxville roads, creeks, and parks. Participants of any age are welcome! This year, we have a special partnership with Ijams Nature Center to remove invasive species along the greenway as well.
We look forward to seeing those who live, work, or play in East Knoxville - as well as anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. Thank you for keeping Knoxville beautiful!
There are four volunteer options: two to sign up as an individual picking up litter, one to sign up as a group, and one to sign up for the invasive removal with Ijams. Please only fill out the section that applies to you.
Groups: Participating groups will send a leader to Mary Vestal Park to pick up supplies and then meet their group at their designated, or assigned neighborhood to pick up litter. Please only sign up as a group if you are wishing to lead your group in your own cleanup area.
Individuals
Caswell Park & Ashley Nicole Dream Playground
First Creek at Caswell Park
Invasive Removal
Keep Knoxville Beautiful will provide the following equipment:
Litter Pickers
Gloves
Safety Vests
Trash Bags
We highly recommend wearing long pants, and all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes for the event. Please bring your own water.
The EKCC is rain or shine, but in the case of severe weather, the rain date is Sunday, September 28th.
Sign ups for groups close on Sunday, September 21st at 11:59 PM. Sign ups for individuals will stay open until filled.
Thank you to our sponsors Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), The Pete and Thomas Foundation, Surveying and Mapping LLC, ZC Productions, Junk Galaxy, the City of Knoxville, Knox County, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, and Nobody Trashes Tennessee.
Please contact KKB at amanda@keepknoxvillebeautiful.org or (865) 521-6957 with any questions you may have.
Sign up here: https://app.betterunite.com/keepknoxvillebeautiful-eastknoxvillecommunitycleanup2025