The Tennessee River Rescue was founded over thirty years ago by a group of environmentalists who decided that enough was enough. Motivated by the trash lining the Tennessee River, they started a grassroots effort to make a difference.
Local non-profit WaterWays carries on this vision by coordinating an effort along with community leaders and hundreds of volunteers to remove debris during the annual Tennessee River Rescue around the Chattanooga Region.
The next River Rescue is on October 4th, 2025
Tennessee River Rescue
Photo: TN River Rescue