NASHVILLE – Mayor John Cooper and city leaders invite Nashvillians and businesses to celebrate Earth Hour 2022 on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. by turning off all non-essential lighting for one hour. Earth Hour is held annually on the last Saturday in March where individuals, communities, and businesses make a commitment to turn their lights off in acknowledgment of climate change.
On March 26, the Historic Metro Courthouse, Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge, Two Rivers Mansion, Nissan Stadium, Adventure Science Center, and other buildings will participate.
“Our participation in Earth Hour 2022 demonstrates the City’s commitment to taking climate action today and every day,” said Mayor Cooper. “My administration has pledged to cut Metro government’s and the community’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent from 2014 levels by 2050. I’m grateful to Council Member Russ Bradford for sponsoring a resolution and recognizing Earth Hour 2022.”
District 13 Metro Council Member Russ Bradford said he’s thrilled that Metro Nashville, community partners, businesses, and residents are participating in Earth Hour this year.
“Now, more than ever, we have a responsibility to raise awareness and show support for climate action as a City. We’ve seen how climate change has affected us, from more powerful tornados to increased flooding caused by heavy rains. By turning off our lights for an hour we’re showing our resolve and commitment to being more environmentally friendly,” Bradford said.
Earth Hour encourages Nashville residents to go beyond the hour by making a commitment to the environment and to sustainability all year long. To learn how you can reduce your environmental impact each day, visit:
