Nashville Tree Foundation works to preserve and enhance Nashville's urban forest by educating the public, planting trees in urban areas, identifying the oldest and largest trees in Davidson County, and designating arboretums.

High Tree Party celebrates winners of Big Old Tree Contest

More than 50 tree lovers gathered on the lawn of historic Glen Leven in Oak Hill to celebrate the winners of the 21st annual Big Old Tree Contest April 25.

Joe Thompson, "Nashville's Johnny Appleseed," received the Victor Johnson Award for his contributions to Nashville's urban forest. MORE

Towering over antebellum home Glen Leven, this winning black walnut is nearly 100 feet tall. Photo by Dick Page

Foundation plants 70 trees on ReLeafing Day

Nashville Tree Foundation volunteers planted 70 trees November 17 as its annual ReLeafing Day project visited three different neighborhoods.

"We planted 41 trees in the Bluefields neighborhood in Donelson and 19 in the 12South neighborhood," said Foundation President Betty Brown. "In addition, 10 trees were planted in the Tree Foundation's honor commemorating its efforts in ReLeaf Nashville 10 years ago."

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Berry fundraiser a huge success

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