EARTH DAY IN THE HOOD

Earth Day In The Hood – WEEKEND is a community-centered celebration rooted in environmental justice, creativity, and collective care. Now in its 3rd annual year, the experience has expanded into a full weekend of action, education, and cultural activation.

Saturday – Heal & Activate

The weekend begins with a Citywide Community Clean-Up led by partners across our network and B.4.L Generals. Together, we mobilize residents to restore public spaces, reduce waste, and demonstrate what collective stewardship looks like in real time.

Later that day, we gather at Pruitt Branch Library for a vibrant community celebration featuring:

• Community resources and family engagement

• Eco-art and hands-on creative activities

• Youth Eco Hip - Hop Live performance

• A sustainable thrift fashion showcase

This day centers the message that we do not own the Earth—we share it. Stewardship is not optional; it is a shared responsibility.

Sunday – Reflect & Reimagine

The weekend concludes with a private screening of our new documentary, B.4.L: The Environmental Justice Army, at Bordeaux Branch Library from 2PM–5PM.

Facilitated by Ether Co-op Collective, this closing experience creates space for reflection, dialogue, and deeper understanding of how hip-hop, environmental justice, and grassroots organizing intersect. The film highlights music as movement and activism as culture—documenting the voices and vision shaping the next generation of environmental leadership.

Earth Day In The Hood Weekend is more than an event.

It is a model for neighborhood-led sustainability, youth empowerment, and cultural resistance grounded in care for land and community.

Citywide Community Clean-Up

10:00 AM – 12:15 PM

• South Nashville

  • Area: One-Two block radius on Charles E. Davis Blvd

  • Meeting Spot: Pruitt Library

  • Lead: Recycle & Reinvest

• North Nashville

  • Area: One-Two block radius on Jefferson Street

  • Meeting Spot: 

  • Lead: Jefferson Street Historical Society 

• East Nashville

  • Area: One-Two block radius 

  • Meeting Spot: Oakwood Park 

  • Lead: Traynce 

Supplies Provided: Gloves, bags, grabbers

Main Event

12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Pruitt Library & Outdoor Areas

12:30 – 1:30 PM

Opening & Welcome – Recycle and Reinvest and The Host Winston & Taylor

1:35 – 1:45 PM

Youth Opening Performance

1:50 – 3:50 PM

Workshops, Activity Stations & Interactive Experiences

3:55 – 4:20 PM

Youth Guest Speaker

4:30 – 4:50 PM

Youth Closing Performance

4:55 – 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Community Thank Yous

Parking & Logistics

Primary Parking: Pruitt Library Lot

Overflow Parking:

• Claiborne Family of Faith Church

• Charles E. Davis Blvd street parking

Earth Day in the Hood is more than an event — it is a movement rooted in environmental justice, youth leadership, cultural power, and collective responsibility. We invite you to clean, learn, build, and celebrate with us.