TN Delta Alliance
The Tennessee Delta Alliance (TDA) is a Byway Management Organization with a dual-purpose to manage the Great River Road National Scenic Byway and a water-based, regional Keep America Beautiful. TDA is funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Highway Beautification Office - Environmental Division in support of Executive Order #23 (1965), establishing a Mississippi River Parkway Commission for Tennessee.
To learn more about Tennessee Delta Alliance partnerships and community events, please contact:
Edmond McDavis III
Director, Tennessee Delta Alliance
University of Memphis
emcdavis@memphis.edu | 901.857.4033
UPCOMING CLEANUPS
SORREL CHAPEL ROAD CLEANUP, DYER COUNTY, TENN – (June 3, 2023)
Join us June 3rd as we partner with Keep Dyer County Beautiful to clean up Sorrell Chapel Road from 9 am to 11 am on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Dyersburg!
Location: Volunteer sign-in will be at Dodge's Dyersburg at 801 S. Main Ave.
Date: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
Time: 8:30a.m to 11:00a.m.
Each volunteer will receive a TDA t-shirt for assisting us with this cleanup!
Thank you for helping us cleanup highway litter from our roads!
McKELLAR LAKE CLEANUP, MEMPHIS, TENN – (July 15, 2023)*
The Tennessee Delta Alliance and Memphis City Beautiful are partnering on a much needed cleanup to address litter along the streets leading to McKellar Lake;
it is our hope that if the access points are clean, more people will notice the beautiful landscape and potentially get involved in efforts to keep McKellar Lake clean.
Location: Gravel Lot near 465 West Trigg Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38106
*NEW Date: Saturday, July 15th, 2023
Time: 8:30a.m to 11:00a.m.
Please bring your own water and wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing as well as closed-toe shoes.
Please note that all minors will need to have a waiver signed by a guardian.
The waiver can be found online here: SignUp here.
DUVALL and RICHARDSON LANDING CLEANUP, MEMPHIS, TENN – (June 24, 2023)
TN Delta Alliance (TDA) is partnering with Keep Tipton County Beautiful (KTCB) for it's first ever litter cleanup on June 24, 2023, at Duvall Landing
and Richardson Landing, from 9 am to Noon.
Location: Volunteer sign-in will be at Duvall Landing, 959 Coon Valley Rd, Drummonds, TN 38023
Date: Saturday, June 24th, 2023
Time: 9:00a.m to 12:00p.m.
Volunteer sign-in will be at Duvall Landing! Snacks and water will be provided! The first 50 volunteers will receive a TDA t-shirt!
For Immediate Release: March 9, 2023
Edmond McDavis III Appointed Director of Tennessee Delta Alliance
MEMPHIS, TENN – (March 9, 2023) Edmond McDavis III was recently appointed Director of the Tennessee Delta Alliance, an organization which oversees environmental and beautification efforts for the Great River Road National Scenic Byway. The group is also working towards establishing a water-based regional affiliation for Keep America Beautiful, to service the counties of Dyer, Lake, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton. For 16 years, McDavis has served in various roles supporting local affiliates for Keep Tennessee Beautiful.
TDA is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The grant supports Governor Clement’s Executive Order #23 (1965), establishing a Mississippi River Parkway Commission for Tennessee. The Alliance is part of the University of Memphis’ Center for Regional Economic Enrichment.
“I am excited to work for the Alliance in this important role, to benefit the communities of West Tennessee.,” McDavis said. “Caring for the region in and around the Mississippi River, one of the world’s major river systems, protects water quality and the environment, and improves the experience of those visiting West Tennessee.”
The Alliance has recently been building partnerships with local officials to deliver on the group’s goals of enriching communities. Communities in the Alliance’s five county service area will receive additional grant support, volunteer engagement, fundraising, and education.
The Alliance was recently awarded a $20,000 Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Grant from Keep America Beautiful. Grant funds will be used to install cigarette receptacles in public areas within the Alliance’s five counties service area. This spring, the Alliance will host a series of cleanups at boat ramps and parks in Dyer, Tipton, Lake, and Shelby counties. Fall cleanups are additionally being planned and event details will be announced as available.
About the Center for Regional Economic Enrichment:
The University of Memphis Center for Regional Economic Enrichment is focused on enhancing
the educational, environmental, and economic well-being of people and places of West
Tennessee and the Delta. It includes GROWWTH (Growing Relational and Occupational
Wealth in West Tennessee Households), Opportunity Now!, Keep Tennessee Beautiful,
TN Delta Alliance, PACE (Professional and Continuing Education), Experiential Learning
Credit, and Finish Line programs.