
Beautification in the City
03/18/25 • 38 min
This month, join District 24 Metro Nashville Beautification Commissioner Kate to talk about local beautification efforts, the power of getting outside, and how even the least outdoorsy person can connect with nature.
Resources mentioned during the episode & more:
- Learn about Metro Beautification & Environment Commission
- Look up your Council Member
- Learn about Harpeth Conservancy and Cumberland River Compact
- Watch S3E2 Culturally-Centered Nature Programming
- Follow @HowDoI615 and Kate’s e-newsletter [email protected]
- Learn about NDOT (Nashville Department of Transportation)
- Save money and electricity by insulating your electrical outlets
- Visit a Nashville Department of Waste Services Convenience Center
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Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton
Producer: Simone Chhut
Music: Draped Apes
Contact Sustainable in the City!
Email: [email protected]
Learn More
Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov
Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org
This month, join District 24 Metro Nashville Beautification Commissioner Kate to talk about local beautification efforts, the power of getting outside, and how even the least outdoorsy person can connect with nature.
Resources mentioned during the episode & more:
- Learn about Metro Beautification & Environment Commission
- Look up your Council Member
- Learn about Harpeth Conservancy and Cumberland River Compact
- Watch S3E2 Culturally-Centered Nature Programming
- Follow @HowDoI615 and Kate’s e-newsletter [email protected]
- Learn about NDOT (Nashville Department of Transportation)
- Save money and electricity by insulating your electrical outlets
- Visit a Nashville Department of Waste Services Convenience Center
•••
Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton
Producer: Simone Chhut
Music: Draped Apes
Contact Sustainable in the City!
Email: [email protected]
Learn More
Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov
Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org
Previous Episode

Civics in the City
This month, join Sofia to learn about one way to get more involved with your city: MyCity Academy. MyCity Academy helps immigrant, refugee, and new Nashvillians gain insights into Metro Nashville's structure, services, and sustainability efforts. Tune in to hear how Sofia plans to use her time in the MyCity program to contribute to a cleaner and greener Nashville.
Resources mentioned during the episode & more:
- Learn more about MyCity Academy
- Become a Urban Green Lab Volunteer
- Get a pothole fixed through hubNashville online, on the app, or by calling 311
- Tour Nashville's recycling facility
- Tour Nashville's water treatment plant
- Learn about the transit referendum: Choose How You Move
- Shop used art supplies at secondhand craft stores like Turnip Green Creative Reuse and Smart Art + Craft Supplies
•••
Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton
Producer: Simone Chhut
Music: Draped Apes
Contact Sustainable in the City!
Email: [email protected]
Learn More
Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov
Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org
Next Episode

Podcast in the City, Part 2
In Allie's final episode, join Allie and Karissa they reflect on previous episodes and how Sustainable in the City has impacted them.
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Hosts: Allie Omens & Karissa Hampton
Producer: Simone Chhut
Music: Draped Apes
Contact Sustainable in the City!
Email: [email protected]
Learn More
Nashville Waste Services: WasteServices.Nashville.gov
Urban Green Lab: UrbanGreenLab.org
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