Mayor Freddie O'Connell and local leaders will celebrate Earth Hour 2024 on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nashvillians are encouraged to join them in turning off non-essential lighting for one hour.
This effort occurs annually on the last Saturday in March when individuals, offices, and groups all turn off non-essential lights in an acknowledgement of the impact that can have on climate change and sustainability.
"The impact of Earth Hour is not measured in 60 minutes. It is a reminder of the impact that small actions can have on our collective ability to live sustainably," Mayor Freddie O'Connell said. "During the coldest days of the year, Nashvillians showed they can step up to reduce our energy footprint, and Metro was recently named a Bloomberg American Sustainable City, which will increase our capacity to make progress on issues of sustainability."
This year, Mayor O'Connell has teamed up with Geodis Park, Nissan Stadium, First Horizon Park, Vanderbilt University, Nashville Electric Service, and Alliance Bernstein, who will all participate in Earth Hour. Metro will turn off non-essential lighting on the Korean Veterans Bridge, Historic Metro Courthouse, Ben West Building, Justice A.A. Birch Building, and the Parthenon.
Earlier this month, Nashville was one of 25 cities chosen to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities, an initiative that works with frequently underfunded urban communities to build a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable future. Read more about the grant and impact becoming a Bloomberg American Sustainable City can have.
Curious what you can do as an individual to reduce your environmental impact? Check out these resources:
Related Images
