Give backTennessee River at dusk, cleanup crew silhouettes on the riverbank

KEEP MOTHER
NATURE SEXY

We are dedicated to leaving a positive impact on local waterways and giving back to the water that gives us adventure, cleanses our souls, and gives us life. We’re unendingly grateful for the gifts of Mother Earth and what better way to express gratitude than to give back.
THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER

Real impact, real numbers

40,000+ lbsTrash removed globally (Cliff Cruise lifetime)
15,000 lbsRemoved from Tennessee waterways
~1,000 lbsRemoved from a local swimming hole (2024)

Confirmed figures. Year-over-year festival cleanup totals are pending verification and intentionally not shown as headline numbers.

THE CLIFF CRUISE STORY

It started as a movement

The Cliff Cruise is a waterway-cleanup movement that uses extreme sports as a catalyst for environmental action — founded by pro cliff diver Travis Sims. The idea is simple and stubborn: the water gives us adventure, so we give back to the water. Over its lifetime, the Cliff Cruise has pulled more than 40,000 lbs of trash out of waterways around the world.

The Chattanooga River Games is what happens when that movement throws the biggest party in the South — and makes everyone who shows up part of the cleanup.

BE RAD TO THE RIVER

Pro tips

JOIN THE GREEN TEAM

The least we can do is show up for it

Our green team is how the festival keeps its promise — cleanup crews, waste sorting, and the hands-on work that makes the mission more than a slogan.

Join the green team