Arboreta

An Arboretum is a curated collection of trees and shrubs, grown and maintained for educational and scientific purposes. They serve as a scientific reference, a germplasm repository, for research, and as an outdoor classroom , providing an opportunity to see many varieties of trees in one place, allowing one to get familiar with their names and appearances. Arboreta help support research, education, and foster a greater love and appreciation for trees.

Between the years 1988 - 2015, Nashville Tree Foundation designated over 25 arboreta throughout the city. Requests were reviewed by the Foundation’s board of directors and a leaf-shaped bronze or zinc plaque was awarded at a public ceremony at the site.

Nashville Tree Foundation Designated Arboretums

  • The Harpeth Hall School, 2015

  • Davidson Academy, 2014

  • Whitworth Neighborhood, 2013

  • Nashville City Cemetery, 2013

  • Belmont University, 2012

  • Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 2012

  • Ensworth High School, 2012

  • The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm, 2012

  • Montgomery Bell Academy, 2012

  • Regency Park Condominiums, 2012

  • Sugartree, 2012

  • Warner Parks, 2012

  • Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2006

  • Historic Richland/West End Neighborhood, 1995

  • Belle Meade Country Club, 1995

  • Harding Academy, 1994

  • Ellington Agricultural Center, 1994

  • Historic Germantown neighborhood, 1993

  • The Conservatory and The Cascades at Opryland Hotel, 1992

  • Tennessee Governor’s Residence, 1991

  • Belle Meade Mansion, 1988

  • First Presbyterian Church, 1988

  • Private residence, 4343 Glen Eden Drive, 1988

  • Tennessee Botanical Gardens and Fine Arts Center,1988

  • The Hermitage, 1988

  • Vanderbilt University, 1988