MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Athletics and the Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign are joining forces for the annual Blue & Gray Cleanup Day. Held on April 19 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., the community cleanup includes coaches, student-athletes, and athletic department staff.
The annual event cleans up several roads around the University of Memphis campus and nearby neighborhoods. In addition to the beautification of Memphis communities, the event aims to help raise awareness of Tennessee's litter problem.
"We are excited to spend some time in our own backyard again this year for Blue & Gray Cleanup Day," University of Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch said.