The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has found the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect that destroys ash trees, in Davidson County. The Emerald Ash Borer is attacking all species of North American ash trees and will kill them all unless treated. No ash tree is immune to the devastating effects of this insect which has been in Davidson County since 2014 and Tennessee since 2010. Even white fringetree, a close relative of ash and often planted as a small ornamental tree, is vulnerable to this insect.
Ash and Hazard Tree Removals
Notice of tree removal by Metro will be shared with the community.
Ash Tree Identification and Management
Managing the Emerald Ash Borer Epidemic in Nashville - This brochure includes helpful information for the Nashville property owner regarding ash tree identification, infestation signs, management options, tree owner’s responsibilities, tree debris disposal, and how to hire an arborist.
Managing Emerald Ash Borer Decision Guide walks you through the decision process to help determine either to treat or to cut down your ash tree.
Need to find an arborist? The International Society of Arboriculture which certifies arborists has an arborist location service. Find an arborist in your area or verify a credentials
Be Sure to Replant
Emerald Ash Borer is only one of many threats to Nashville's tree canopy. As Nashville grows at its current pace, it is essential to keep our tree canopy working for us. Join the Root Nashville Campaign in our goal to plant 500,000 trees by 2050!
For more information on planting a tree, please visit our Tree Planting and Care website.
Emerald Ash Borer Presentations
To schedule a free Emerald Ash Borer presentation, contact Metro Horticulturist, Jennifer Smith. The presentation time and format can be adapted to your needs and will cover how to identify ash trees and management options. Also discussed will be the tree owner's responsibility and how to hire an arborist.