NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (July 3, 2019) – The third annual “Reduce. Reuse. Repeat.” fundraiser to benefit Turnip Green Creative Reuse’s (TGCR) mission of fostering creativity and sustainability through reuse takes place on July 20, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. at Indo, 632 Fogg St. Nashville, TN 37203.
In 2018, more than 35,000 people received education related to reducing, reusing, recycling, creativity and sustainability. Through partnerships with Kroger, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville Public Libraries, Metro Beautification, Piedmont Natural Gas, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and many other non-profit organizations, TGCR is able to offer education related to healthy habits about sustainability and recycling. TGCR has diverted nearly 300 tons of material from the landfill and into the hands of educators and creatives, and helped hundreds of local artists by providing materials and exhibition opportunities.
“Nashville will become a more sustainable and green city if we make sure our children understand the importance of reuse and recycling,” says Leah Sherry, executive director of Turnip Green Creative Reuse. “Early exposure to recycling and sustainability education encourages environmentally conscious decision-making. Our education programs are built with kids in mind and designed to be fun while fulfilling our mission of fostering creativity and sustainability through reuse.”
Event Summary:
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Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 5 – 8 pm at InDo 632 Fogg St. Nashville, TN 37203
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Event admission is complimentary, but donations are encouraged and reserved tickets are appreciated.
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Wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres, and our signature cocktail: Reduce, Reuse, Refresh
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Live music by Graci Phillips and The Ukedelics
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Unique silent auction highlighting local businesses, artists and makers
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Pop-up Art show and artist marketplace, 100% of sales benefiting Turnip Green
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Interactive Photo Booth, and more!
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste
REDUCE SPONSORS:
The Bailey Company, Inc.
REUSE SPONSORS:
Core Fund
RECYCLE SPONSORS:
True Star Leadership
Gardens of Babylon Landscapes
Diana Springfield
Taylor Pigue & Marchetti & Blair, PLLC
REPEAT SPONSORS:
Cumberland Kayak
Marla Thalheimer
Kathy MacLachlan
Look East
Butch Spyridon
Beaman Automotive
cityCURRENT
IN-KIND SPONSORS:
InDo Nashville
ABOUT TURNIP GREEN CREATIVE REUSE
Turnip Green Creative Reuse (TGCR) is a nonprofit organization that diverts usable material from our landfill for creative endeavors through innovative programming including workshops, a retail store, community education and a green art gallery featuring art made from reusable materials. TGCR has partnered with many Nashville based organizations on sustainability/reuse programming and projects, including Artober, Pet Community Center, Nashville Public Library system, Metro Schools, ZeroLandfill, Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, Metro Arts Commission, WRLT’s Live on the Green, Earth Day, Now Playing Nashville, Southern Festival of Books, The Hermitage Fall Fest, University School, Untitled and Platetone Printmaking Cooperative. TGCR has four areas of service: a pay what you wish retail store, education/outreach, artist studios, and a gallery.
For more info about Turnip Green Creative Reuse:
www.turnipgreencreativeruse.org