from the
April 2007
2007 Green Tie Affair a huge success
TEC raised close to $100,000!
We appreciate the generous support of
as the title sponsor of
the 2007 Green Tie Affair
We also thank all of our underwriters, honorary hosts and
auction donors for their contribution to make this the most successful Green
Tie Affair ever.
THANK YOU!
Click here for pictures of the event
Issues and
Other Important news:
Company
Profile:
Recycling
and Hauling Company
Tennessee Waste
served as the first-ever title sponsor of
Public encouraged to attend TVA strategic plan
meeting
When &
Where: Monday,
23 April 2007, 6pm
at the Cool Springs Marriot. The public should encourage TVA to focus
on sustainable energy practice in conjunction with President’s
call for energy independence. Read full press release
Road legislation takes too great a toll
By Trip Pollard
Transportation funding bills pending in the General Assembly could have long- lasting, negative impacts on
Some of these bills would allow the state to impose tolls, while others would
allow private companies to build and operate transportation projects and charge
tolls to recover their investment and earn profits. While tolls and
public-private partnerships could have their place, the bills, as written,
raise serious concerns and should not be passed. Read more
§ The North
Cumberlands conservation plan represents approximately 123,854 acres valued at
an estimated $148 million.
§ The properties
are located in Scott,
§ The state’s
investment includes an $82 million bond initiative. The budget the Governor has
proposed to the legislature includes $11 million in recurring funds for the
debt service on the bond issue for this purchase. More
information
EVENTS:
TEC
has been heavily involved in planning this year’s Earth Day festival which will
be held this Saturday, April 21 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at
Workshops about
composting, raw foods, seeds and much much more will be taught in the organic
farmer’s section in 30 minute increments.
For more
information such as the exact schedule of all music performances as well as a
list of all exhibitors, please visit www.nashville.gov.earthday.
Nashville Green Drinks is a local chapter of worldwide phenomenon. Each month in more than
180 cities, people who work and think in the field of sustainability get
together and share a beer, ideas and a vision for a green future. Meetings are
every 1st Wednesday of the month @ 7 p.m. at the Blackstone Brewery
on
Take Action:
Join TEC Today
Call
Ellen at 615-248-6500 to get your membership packet or check us out on the web
at http://www.tectn.org.
Volunteer
for the
This year’s NEDF takes place on Saturday, April 21
at
Help identify plans for
Go to www.nashvillesagenda.org to take a brief survey and
give your input on where you think
Get Green
Tips from
www.earth911.org
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