UPCOMING CLEANUPS

The next Norris Lake Cleanup will be on March 28, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We will be launching from the following locations:

Anderson County Park
Hickory Star Marina
Union County Boat Dock

Boat transportation will be provided but if you have a boat or kayak, you are welcome to bring it.

Adopt-A-Dumpster Fundraiser

The cost for the cleanups are increasing each year, the largest expense being dumpsters. Therefore, we are kicking off our Adopt-A-Dumpster Fundraiser during the fall cleanup. If you would like to contribute to our efforts, go to our ADOPT-A-DUMPSTER PAGE to find out more and make a tax-deductible donation.

During our cleanups volunteers will clean up the lakeshore near the launch points and on nearby islands. You are also encouraged to bring a life jacket if you have one.

Bags will be provided by the Tennessee Valley Authority at all of the locations. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and wear tennis shoes, boots, or other shoes with tread. The lake banks will be muddy so please wear appropriate footwear. Each participant will receive a free T-shirt.

For more information, email info@norrislakeproject.com or call 865-659-2829.

Please note that the Norris Lake Project Team can only assist and commit funds to cleanups that are planned and managed by the team. We will no longer be able to assist in disposing of garbage, Styrofoam, tires or other debris without prior written notice and approval of such cleanup activities. If you are conducting unauthorized cleanups, depositing debris on public or private boat ramps without prior approval, or trespassing on private property without the property owner’s permission to retrieve debris, you could be subject to fines and prosecution. If you would like to partner with the team to conduct a cleanup in your area, please email info@norrislakeproject.com or call 865-457-4547.659-2829.

Protect Tennessee Valley’s Wildlife: Keep It Clean

The Tennessee Valley is home to unique plants and animals found nowhere else. Keeping it clean helps protect them. TVA supports conservation, and you can too! Picking up litter keeps toxins and microplastics out of waterways, protects wildlife from harm, and helps native plants grow. Litter isn’t just ugly—it hurts the environment. Join a clean-up and make a difference for our home and the species that call it home!