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...

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...

Yoga in the Park 2016

Yoga in the Park is a free weekly yoga session at Centennial Park with Kali Yuga Yoga. Join us each Tuesday at 6pm between...

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...

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...

Stand Up Paddleboarding 2016

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

Color Me Proud

Written By: Delaney Fanning It’s the most colorful time of the year! Pride season is coming up, and you won’t want to miss this year’s...

Nashville Pride: Who to Know

50 years ago, the Stonewall Riots served as fuel in what turned into the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The first Pride march was held...

“Green Elephant” Gift Exchange!

“Yankee Swap is like Machiavelli meets... Christmas." - Dwight Schrute Come one, come all, it’s that time of year again! You’ve heard of White Elephant, Yankee...

A Season’s End

Endings are always bittersweet. We say goodbye to the things we've grown accustomed to as we try to prepare for what's to come. This...

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...

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...

Backpacking: Bearwaller Gap

February 20th, 2016. We ventured to Bearwaller Gap to an end-of-winter beginner backpacking trip!
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Team Lightning – Farm In The City 2.14.18

On Wednesday February 14th, Team Lightning and Roots of a Rebellion partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank and Farm In The City to show their...

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...

Intern Picks of the Week – What’s My Name

This week, us interns thought it would be silly to pick songs with our own name in the title. There needn't more explanation. Grace’s Pick:...

Treat Yo’ Self Sunday with Team Lightning

On Sunday, July 7th, we got to treat ourselves to the summer cityscape of downtown Nashville as our River Queen Voyages kayaks rolled into...

“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...

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...