Mission Statement
The Metro Tree Advisory Committee's mission, working closely with city departments and non-profit partners, is to recommend tree policies, educate the community about the benefits of trees and proper tree planting and care, and promote tree planting and preservation.
Arbor Day
Nashville celebrates Arbor Day, in early spring, and receives its Tree City USA and Tree Line USA recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The Metro Tree Advisory Committee presents an award for any development which exceeds the spirit of the Tree Ordinance. Students read their winning essays on trees, tree art is on display and trees are planted in honor or memory of Nashvillians.
Tree Giveaway
The Metro Tree Advisory Committee distributes thousands of tree seedlings and provides expert tree advise each year at the annual Lawn and Garden Show.
Historic & Specimen Trees Program
There are countless of reasons why a tree could be considered special in some way, and this program sets out the guidelines as well as the process to formally designate a tree as Historic.
Tree Talk with the Metro Tree Advisory Committee
On Demand Webinars with the Metro Tree Advisory Committee
Nashville Tree Organizations
Root Nashville is Nashville’s public-private campaign to plant 500,000 trees by 2050.
Organizations involved in tree education, planting, and care in Nashville include: