Tennessee Riverkeeper works tirelessly to protect the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers and tributaries. We couldn’t do this without the support of our partners.

Our partners consistently go above and beyond in their efforts to support Tennessee Riverkeeper’s mission. We thank each of our partners for their generosity and their commitment in helping us – because clean water builds strong communities.

Waterkeeper Alliance provides a way for communities to stand up to anyone who threatens this right—from law-breaking corporate polluters to irresponsible governments. On over 320 waterways, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, the Amazon to the Ganges, Waterkeepers are on patrol, in boats ranging in size from kayaks to research vessels.

Waterkeeper Alliance makes sure that the world’s Waterkeepers are as connected to each other as they are to their local waters, organizing the fight for clean water into a coordinated global movement. United as one powerful force, Waterkeeper Alliance fights for the rights of communities everywhere—as the voice for the world’s waters.

Patagonia funds hundreds of small-to-medium-sized projects that focus on environmental protection, committing at least 1 percent of its sales to this purpose each year.

The Waterwheel Foundation was created by the band Phish in 1997 to oversee the band’s various charitable activities, including fundraising during their tours. From its debut through the current tour, the primary mission of WaterWheel’s Touring Division has been to raise funds for a local non-profit in each community Phish visits while on tour.

Environmental Organizations
Tennessee Riverkeeper works closely with other Riverkeeper organizations, SouthWings, and other environmental organizations fighting for clean water, air and food.

Musicians
Many musicians support our cause from the Drive-By Truckers who originated in Muscle Shoals and Florence to Brooks & Dunn in Nashville as well as Phish, The Wailers, Jack Johnson, Michelle Malone, and many others.

The Tennessee River is also known as “The Singing River” and the Cherokees believed that a muse lived in the river and sang songs to them. Many hit songs have been written or recorded on the Tennessee River, a few hit songs have even been about the Tennessee River or mentioned it specifically. Many discussions about the creation of Tennessee Riverkeeper took place on the Drive-By Truckers tour bus. Today the muse in the Singing River continues to inspire musicians in the Shoals area and beyond.

Check out John Legend with David Whiteside in a public service announcement for Tennessee Riverkeeper.