Adopt-A-Highway 30th Anniversary: First Lady Maria Lee

On October 11, 2019, TDOT will celebrate 30 years of its Adopt-A-Highway program. The volunteer program began statewide in 1989 as a means for individuals, community groups, and civic organizations to clean-up their communities and receive roadside recognition. Since then, the program has removed more than 12-million pounds of litter from Tennessee roadsides. Today, more than 550 miles of roadside across the state have been adopted. By order of Governor Lee, October 6 – 12, 2019 is proclaimed as “Adopt-A-Highway 30th Anniversary Week” in Tennessee. In celebration of the anniversary, First Lady Maria Lee offered her thoughts on the program's efforts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.tn.gov/tdot www.tn.gov/tdot/environmental-home/environmental-highway-beautification-office/adopt-a-highway www.nobodytrashestennessee.com