State Representative Greg Vital was the recipient of Keep Tennessee Beautiful鈥檚 2026 Leader Against Litter Award. KTnB Executive Director Missy Marshall made the presentation during the 2026 official kick-off of Keep Tennessee Beautiful Month and the Greatest American Cleanup held at Beale Street Landing in Memphis. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Ronn茅 Adkins, Tennessee Department of Conservation, brought the keynote address.
鈥淚t is a great honor to receive this award from Keep Tennessee Beautiful,鈥� Representative Vital said. 鈥淢y heart and passion are in helping preserve the natural beauty of our state, supporting conservation initiatives and encouraging my fellow Tennesseans to be environmentally responsible. Working together, we can all help keep Tennessee beautiful and protect the majesty of our state for generations to come.鈥�
As the elected representative for District 29 in the聽Tennessee House of Representatives, Rep. Vital has prioritized policies that protect natural resources and strengthen conservation efforts statewide. As a member of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, he has supported legislation that protects important waterways and strengthens the state鈥檚 environmental stewardship initiatives. His work to increase protections for portions of the Duck River and his advocacy for state parks and outdoor resources highlight his commitment to preserving Tennessee鈥檚 environmental heritage.
A lifelong resident of Hamilton County, Rep. Vital brings a deep personal commitment to environmental responsibility. Before entering public office, he spent decades supporting conservation initiatives and land preservation efforts across Tennessee. His passion for protecting natural spaces has guided his leadership both in the legislature and in the community.聽Greg Vital聽has served as chairman of The聽Land Trust for Tennessee聽and previously chaired the聽National Parks Conservation Association, demonstrating long-standing dedication to preserving the state鈥檚 natural resources and public lands.
鈥淩ep. Vital鈥檚 personal stewardship of land and the environment is an inspiration to all who know him,鈥� Marshall said. 鈥淭hrough partnerships with conservation organizations, community groups, and educational institutions, Rep. Vital鈥檚 efforts align closely with the mission of聽Keep Tennessee Beautiful聽to reduce litter, protect natural resources, and inspire communities to take pride in the places they live.聽We are grateful for his strong leadership.鈥�