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American Studies Sustainability Project
The American Studies Sustainability Project attempts to engage the Vanderbilt community with issues of sustainability in a variety of creative ways. The department will offer a variety of courses, seminars, lectures, and ‘field trips’ all centered on issues of the environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Contact Info: Teresa Goddu, DirectorAmerican Studies
teresa.a.goddu@vanderbilt.edu
The Cumberland Project
The Cumberland Project is a combined effort between the American Studies program and the Center for Teaching which seeks to help educators design courses that include significant environmental and sustainability components.
Contact Info: Joe Bandy, Assistant DirectorCenter for Teaching joe.bandy@vanderbilt.edu
Lipscomb’s Institute for Sustainable Practice
Lipscomb’s Institute for Sustainable Practice seeks to advance sustainability in Tennessee and in the world by training the next generation of professionals to succeed in a new, green economy.
Contact Info: Dodd Galbreath or Aileen Bennett (615) 966-1771 sustainability@lipscomb.eduFinancial Permaculture Institute
The Financial Permaculture Institute is a program through Gaia University which offers short courses to those interested in learning about systems designed with the goal of creating a zero waste economy that cares for the earth, the people and distributes surplus of material, currency and knowledge in a fair and equitable manner.
Contact Info: PO Box 452 Hohenwald, TN 38462 (888) 878-2434 ext. 2 info@financialpermaculture.comGaia University
The mission of Gaia University is to foster the creation of a thoughtful global community focused on ecological regeneration and social justice. They offer a variety of degrees and certificates. In addition to required courses, learning occurs through the development and implementation of real world projects.
Contact Info: Apartado Postal 46, Tepoztlan, Morelos, 62520 Mexico (888) 316-2092 info@gaiauniversity.orgCenter for Holistic Ecology
The Center for Holistic Ecology is a demonstration center dedicated to showing how damaged land can be restored, resources can be conserved, and consumers can exist in economically friendly way. They also conduct outreach education, Tennessee tree conservation, and community networking.
Contact Info: PO Box 451 Hohenwald, TN 38462(888) 878-2434 info@holisticecology.org
Greener Nashville
Greener Nashville is dedicated to helping the citizens of Middle Tennessee leave more sustainable lives. They provide resources on saving energy, eating healthy, living green, and much more.
The Tennessean
The Tennessean offers green news from Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Contact Info: 1100 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203-3134 (615) 259-8000Tennessee Environmental Council
The Tennessee Environmental Council seeks to educate and advocate for improvement of Tennessee’s environment, communities, and public health.
Contact Info: One Vantage Way, Suite E-250 Nashville, TN 37228 (615) 248-6500 info@tectn.orgGo Green Nashville
Go Green Nashville is dedicated to reducing energy consumption in urban Nashville by 5%. Their blog seeks to ‘bring together information, inspiration, and a sustaining community for Nashville’s future.’
Cumberland River Compact
The Cumberland River Compact protects the Cumberland River by engaging businesses, government, farmers, miners, and all community members in the problem solving process.
Contact Info: info@cumberlandrivercompact.orgGreen Party of Middle Tennessee
The Green Party of Middle Tennessee is working towards the regeneration of the economy, ecology, and communities in middle Tennessee and the nation.
Contact Info: Green Party of Middle Tennessee c/o R. M. F. Frasure 518 Moore Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 greenpartymidtn@bellsouth.netTennessee Conservation Voters
Tennessee Conservation Voters is a coalition of state conservation groups dedicated to raising voter awareness, advocating stronger laws and holding elected leaders accountable for safeguarding the environment of Tennessee.
Contact Info: (615) 269-9090 info@tnconservationvoters.org
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