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NASHVILLE – Americans throw away up to 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than at any other time of the year, but with some simple tips, you can make your holidays green, and save some money.

NASHVILLE - Tennessee State Parks are now offering special rates for 360 villas and cabins and at all six inns during the winter months. From Dec. 1, 2008 through Feb. 28, 2009, state park lodging will be discounted with the presentation of a winter discount coupon. Combine a Tennessee State Parks gift certificate – on sale now in select state parks – and you have the perfect gift for friends and family this giving season.

PIKEVILLE, Tenn. – Herald in the holidays at Fall Creek Falls State Park’s annual Christmas on the Mountain Celebration slated for Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7, at the park’s Inn and Conference Center.

VONORE, Tenn. –Take a step back in time at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park’s 18th Century Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 6, blending a festive holiday spirit with both educational opportunities and traditional entertainment. The event is free and open to the public. 

NASHVILLE - Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family while surrounding yourself with Tennessee’s natural wonders during this season of thanksgiving.

NASHVILLE – America Recycles Day is Nov. 15 and Tennessee state employees are leading by example as they continue waste reduction efforts through the State Employee Recycling Program, which has received the WasteWise State Government Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the sixth consecutive year.

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. – Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton will highlight a series of special events throughout November and December, blending a festive holiday spirit with both educational opportunities and traditional entertainment.   The events are being held in partnership with the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Rutherford County on Nov. 15. 

NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen and Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that 19 recycling equipment grants have been awarded for projects to help reduce landfill waste across Tennessee. These grants total more than $417,000.