Keep Tipton County Beautiful

❤️🖤💚 Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a day that marks freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of equality. On June 19, 1865, news of emancipation finally reached enslaved African Americans in Texas—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on our nation’s history, honor the strength and contributions of African Americans, and celebrate the progress that has been made while recognizing the work that still lies ahead.

As we gather with family, friends, and community, let us continue to learn from the past, uplift one another, and build a future rooted in unity, respect, and opportunity for all.

“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

🌻🐝 Another Amazing Day at Atoka Railroad Recycle Camp! ♻️🚂

Yesterday, we had a blast at our 2nd Atoka Railroad Adventure Plus Recycle Camp of the summer! The kids enjoyed a fun-filled day of learning, creativity, and adventure.

We started by making bird feeders, giving our feathered friends a helping hand while learning about the importance of wildlife and pollinators. We also gathered together for a story time, enjoyed some tasty snacks, and relaxed with a fun movie.

One of the highlights of the day was our Pollinator Bingo Scavenger Hunt, where campers explored the park searching for pollinators and other items on their bingo cards. It was exciting to watch them learn about nature while having so much fun!

To top it all off, every child went home with a goodie bag filled with fun treats and educational items.

A huge thank you to all of the campers, parents, volunteers, and partners who help make these camps possible. Seeing these kids learn about recycling, conservation, and the environment while creating memories is what it’s all about. 💚

We will back at it in July with some new and fun things! Sign up!

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Just a few more pictures that I grabbed from yesterday at the Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region (Covington) Birds and Bees camp! We had such a great time! Thank you for having us out!

☀️🌻 Kicking Off Summer the Right Way! 🐝🦋

Today we officially kicked off our summer recycling camp season at Atoka Railroad Adventure, and what a fantastic morning it was!

Our campers got creative by making their own bird feeders (eating the product was a plus as well 🤪) and decorating their bags with everything from beautiful pollinator flowers to butterflies, bees, and even a few favorite cartoon characters (because creativity has no limits! 😄).

Deanna Webb with Hometown Realty read a book about litter in Tennessee and we had a great discussion about why it’s important to keep our communities clean. The kids participated in a fun Q&A session where they shared what items are considered litter, what animals can be affected by litter, and what materials can and cannot be recycled. We were so impressed by how much they already knew and how eager they were to learn more!

To wrap up the day, the campers enjoyed Pollinator Bingo, exploring the park and searching for pollinators in their natural habitat.

There is nothing better than watching young minds learn, explore, and connect with nature while having fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first camp of the summer, we can’t wait to see what adventures the rest of the season brings!

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A huge thank you to Store Manager, Noah with Tractor Supply Co. in Covington for their generous donation of bird seed to support our upcoming recycling camps!

Because of your kindness, campers at the Atoka Railroad Adventure Plus and the Birds & Bees Camp with the Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region (Covington) will have the opportunity to learn more about wildlife, conservation, and the important role we all play in protecting our environment.

Partnerships like this help make hands-on environmental education possible, and we are incredibly grateful for businesses that invest in our youth and our community.

Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards! 🌱🐦♻️

What an incredible morning serving our community! 💚

Today, we proudly gave away 300 tarps to help our residents stay prepared, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing partnerships and teamwork that make events like this possible.

A huge THANK YOU to Monica Kizer with Keep Tennessee Beautiful for not only sponsoring this event, but for jumping right in and getting in on the action with us! Your support and dedication to communities across Tennessee never goes unnoticed.

To the President of our Board and Captain with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, John Weatherly — thank you for hustling those vehicles through and keeping things moving smoothly all morning long. Your leadership and willingness to jump in wherever needed means so much.

A special thank you to Chief Chris Williams with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office for continuing to show up year after year to support this effort. Your commitment to our community does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly thankful for your continued partnership.

Shoutout to Litter Officer Dalton Hicks for always stepping up, lending a helping hand, and being willing to do whatever it takes to serve our county and community. We appreciate all that you do!

And of course… to EMA Director Baker McCool — thank you for helping make the day a success and, well… for just being cool 😎

One more HUGE thank you goes to Morgan Adkins for our amazing breakfast delivery! She knows the way to our heart is through our belly! 🍳

It takes a village, and today was another great example of what happens when community partners come together to serve the people of Tipton County. THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this event a success! 👏💚
Sheriff Shannon Beasley

Missed this tarp giveaway? Don’t worry! We will be hosting another tarp giveaway in the fall, with the date still to be determined — so stay tuned for details! 🍂

🚛 FREE TARP GIVEAWAY! 🚛

Today is the day!!!!

Help keep our roads and community clean! Keep Tipton County Beautiful is giving away FREE tarps to help residents properly cover loads and prevent litter from falling onto our roadways.

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ Starting at 9 AM – While supplies last
📍 Tipton County Landfill
9051 Hwy 51 S, Brighton, TN 38011

This event is made possible in partnership with Keep Tennessee Beautiful. Together, we can reduce litter and keep Tipton County looking its best! 🌎💚

MUST bring a truck or be pulling a trailer to receive a tarp, while supplies last!

🚛 FREE TARP GIVEAWAY! 🚛

Happening tomorrow!!

Help keep our roads and community clean! Keep Tipton County Beautiful is giving away FREE tarps to help residents properly cover loads and prevent litter from falling onto our roadways.

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ Starting at 9 AM – While supplies last
📍 Tipton County Landfill
9051 Hwy 51 S, Brighton, TN 38011

This event is made possible in partnership with Keep Tennessee Beautiful. Together, we can reduce litter and keep Tipton County looking its best! 🌎💚

MUST bring a truck or be pulling a trailer to receive a tarp, while supplies last!