UT Martin Center for Sustainability

08/27/2026

Here are the office hours for this fall semester! Come visit to check out books, learn more about campus sustainability, or ask questions!

04/28/2026

POSTPONED
The pollinator flower planting event planned for today at 8am-noon has been postponed due to the weather.

04/23/2026

Take a break from your studies to plant some native species next to Gooch! Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome. I hope everyone has had a fantastic semester and enjoys this coming summer! Maybe take a screenshot of the Sustainability Bingo to work on over your break 😉

04/21/2026

The Center for Sustainability is proud to present the Campus Sustainability Award to the Grounds Department. This crew has done remarkable work at UTM, improving the sustainability of our campus. Head groundskeeper Chris Virgin has increased the native tree population through grants which greatly supports the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council certification. Shannon Baughman is a professional arborist who maintains the health of our campus trees.

Shown with this year's Sustainability Award are (front row, l-r) Nathan Hartley, Mark Gasman, Zach Nabors, Mike Davis, coordinator of the UT Martin Center for Sustainability Dr. Eric Pelren, head groundskeeper Chris Virgin, Sustainability
Center intern Bella Redlark, Trish Chambers, Matthew Lugo, (back row, l-r) Marshall Burns, certified arborist Shannon Baughman, Dave Chambliss, Justin Lattus, Sustainability Center intern Brady Coleman, Tyler Earls, Haden Schlicht and Maggie Gateley.

Thank you all for what you do!
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04/19/2026

04/12/2026

All of the plastic ever created is still here in some form. Explore how to lessen your waste with your purchases, and why plastic is all you see!