About us
Each day, Turnip Green takes in an average of 1,000 pounds of donated hard-to-recycle materials and gives them back to community members. We do this through a shopping center, education programming, and studio workshops.
The Creative Reuse Center serves as the heartbeat of our organization. It is where reusable materials are donated, sorted, organized, processed, and redistributed. Those supplies are then made available for you to shop via the Creative Reuse Center with a “pay what you can” pricing model. We want creative materials to be accessible to all!
We offer educational programs and outreach initiatives to schools, libraries, and other community groups. Our curriculum promotes sustainability and environmental learning while giving access to materials and creative experiences.
The Gallery & Artist Marketplace at Turnip Green Creative Reuse showcases the work of artists who transform reclaimed materials into inspiring creations.
Our workshops and studio space provide hands-on opportunities for individuals to engage in creative reuse and learn new skills. The space and tools are available to use to better your art practice and connect with like-minded people.
Our partners work alongside us to advance Turnip Green’s mission and create solutions for diverting waste - together furthering both Middle Tennessee and national sustainability efforts.
Upcoming Events
Jul 5
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Patch Workshop
with Cassidy Parkinson
Jul 5
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Patch Workshop
with Cassidy Parkinson
Jul 5
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Jul 27
A-part
Gallery
works by Sarah Oh
Jul 5
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Jul 27
A-part
Gallery
works by Sarah Oh
Jul 6
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Basket Weaving
with Judy Scoville at Nashville Nature Explorers
Jul 6
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Basket Weaving
with Judy Scoville at Nashville Nature Explorers
Jul 10
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Jul 31
Letterpress
Series
with Sarah Budeski
Jul 10
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Jul 31
Letterpress
Series
with Sarah Budeski
Jul 11
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Jul 12
Plant Swap
Free
at our Creative Reuse Center
Jul 11
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Jul 12
Plant Swap
Free
at our Creative Reuse Center
Jul 12
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Screen Printing
with Wendy Murray
Jul 12
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Screen Printing
with Wendy Murray
Jul 18
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Jul 19
Back to School Bash
Free
at our Creative Reuse Center
Jul 18
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Jul 19
Back to School Bash
Free
at our Creative Reuse Center
Jul 19
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Natural Dyes
with Virginia Griswold at Buchanan Arts
Jul 19
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Natural Dyes
with Virginia Griswold at Buchanan Arts
Jul 26
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Bloom Through it
with Jess Doyel & Shari Anderson
Jul 26
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Bloom Through it
with Jess Doyel & Shari Anderson
Jul 26
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Cardboard Sculptures
with Mandy Spears at CraftCourse Nashville
Jul 26
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Cardboard Sculptures
with Mandy Spears at CraftCourse Nashville
Jul 29
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Sep 2
Intermediate Sewing
Series
with Cassidy Parkison
Jul 29
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Sep 2
Intermediate Sewing
Series
with Cassidy Parkison