Going Car-less in Nashville

March 26, 2018   |   Article by Courtney Christl (Spring 2018 Intern) I started my internship with Lightning 100 this semester, so I decided in early...

Your Bonnaroo 2019 packing list, with help from Friedman’s Army Navy...

Written by Rachel Weaver Getting ready for Roo 2019? Our friends at Friedman's Army/Navy Outdoor Store helped us put together this list to make sure...

Backpacking: Bearwaller Gap

February 20th, 2016. We ventured to Bearwaller Gap to an end-of-winter beginner backpacking trip!

Team Lightning – Beech Mountain Ski Trip

This February, Team Lightning set out for an ultimate winter adventure at Beech Mountain Ski Resort in Beech Mountain North Carolina! The weekend consisted...

Tails of the Trail Shelter Dog Hikes 2016

Team Green Adventures partners up with Tails of the Trail and Metro Animal Control to give these sweet pups a nice stroll along Mill...

Intern Pick of the Week – Songs for Burgers

It is officially Nashville Burger Week, and we are celebrating the best way we know how—with music. Our intern picks this week are all...

Cohutta Wilderness: Backpacking to Jack’s River Falls

A Weekend in the Woods This Memorial Day Weekend, Team Lightning set out for a backpacking adventure in the Cohutta Wilderness of northern Georgia. Braving...

10 Essential Products for Your Spring Outdoor Excursions

Team Lightning loves Mountain High Outfitters off 21st Ave in Hillsboro Village. Check out these 10 products from Mountain High that we think you...

Tips for Safe Biking!

Cycling has been one of the most popular outdoor activities for a long time. Every year more people turn to cycling for fun and...

DIY Face Masks: options you probably have at home!

The CDC has started recommending that people wear DIY face masks when going out in public for essential errands. Here are some ways to...

5 Beautiful Nearby Waterfalls

The heart of Nashville is crawling with bars, boots, and bachelorettes, but anyone can escape the traffic by heading to one of these 5...

“No Child Wet Behind – Diaper Fundraiser”

Nashville Diaper Connection is Nashville’s only diaper bank. What is a diaper bank? Think of a food bank- but for diapers. We're lucky to...

Red River Kayaking Trip

This June, Team Lightning set out for adventure on the Red River for a weekend of paddling and a night under the stars. As...

Stand Up Paddleboarding 2016

Throughout the summer Team Greeners learn the art of Stand Up Paddleboarding with Nashville Paddle Company on Percy Priest Lake!

Habitat For Humanity Build

Written By: Chloe Hopper Thirty-five hardworking volunteers from Team Lightning recently had the opportunity to work on two homes with Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury. Music...

10 Backpacking Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed

In 2018 technology is everywhere. New innovative items are invented every day and outdoor gear is no exception. Team Lightning wants to let you...

Nashville Farmer’s Market ‘Peach Jam’: Intern Supper Club

Written by Rachel Weaver https://www.instagram.com/p/ByP7RNPp23H/ Seasonal foods and seasonal songs! Intern tested, and station approved recipes featuring in-season produce being highlighted at the Nashville Farmers events...

Permaculture Action Day interview with LabCanna

On Thursday, November 7th, our DJ Casey was joined by Caleb from LabCanna and Charles and Ginger Rose from GROW Enrichment to talk about...