In today’s competitive landscape, some people, organizations, and companies stand out by serving the community or customer by going ‘Above and Beyond’ expectations.
The 37th annual Ijams River Rescue one-day volunteer event is one such event, aimed at cleaning up the Tennessee River and its tributaries across multiple sites in East Tennessee.
Almost 600 volunteers worked at nearly 40 cleanup sites spanning Knox and surrounding counties. In just a few hours, they removed over 17 tons of trash from rivers, creeks, and shorelines, including 114 tires, 1,273 bags of trash, traffic barrels, shopping carts, and even a riding lawnmower.
This is not a small effort—it’s one of the largest coordinated environmental cleanups in Tennessee. This isn’t a government-only project. It’s everyday residents—families, students, church groups—showing up and going Above & Beyond to do hard, physical work.
This column aims to highlight inspiring stories about organizations and businesses, or the individuals within them, who go ‘Above and Beyond’, showcasing their commitment to excellence, community service, or customer satisfaction. Contact news@knoxtntoday.com with your stories.
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