Department of Environment & Conservation
Robert Martineau, Commissioner

Sustainable Communities

Mission Statement

The Sustainable Communities section seeks to connect citizens, small businesses, and local governments with their partners to create synergy and ensure equal access to our shared resources. The section provides direction and assistance to promote quality growth, healthy lifestyles, and economic vitality across Tennessee.

 

The Sustainable Communities program was created to improve communication, recognition and financial opportunities for Tennessee. The program is available to enhance the emerging network of sustainability organizations and efforts throughout the state. With limited resources and leaner budgets, various entities find themselves in a competitive struggle for grants, resources, recognition and information. The Sustainable Communities program will bridge the gap with fundamental coordination and assistance to government, communities and educational organizations by fostering information sharing and recognition to motivate outstanding sustainable performance. The program will help secure the competitive economic edge while protecting the environment and insuring a healthy future for all Tennesseans.

 

The Sustainable Communities program strives to link the three interrelated pillars of sustainability; economic vitality, social/health, and environmental protection into all community efforts, networks, and assistance.

 

New - Tennessee Connection of Sustainable Communities
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Featured Project

Clarksville Parks and Recreation – Recreational Trails System

The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, a 2010 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award winner, is responsible for maintaining more than 400 acres of parks and facilities. The city has 22 parks offering many amenities such as playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails. The RiverWalk, focal point for the city’s recreational trails and greenway system, includes the North RiverWalk Extension, Uplands Trail and Clarksville Greenway. All are a part of the Rails to Trails initiative which re-use old abandoned railroad rights of way and river corridors for walking and biking trails. These trails also serve to link various parks together across the city.