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.

Tree Foundation arboretums

Nashville Tree Foundation designates arboretums on land where different trees and shrubs are grown for study or popular interest.

The purpose of establishing arboretums is to:
• Increase environmental awareness.
• Provide a learning experience.
• Encourage the creation of arboretums.
• Enhance the image of Nashville for visitors and travelers.
• Serve as ecological classrooms for present and future generations.
• Provide enjoyment for present and future generations.

One or two sites are designated each year by Nashville Tree Foundation. Requests are reviewed by the Foundation’s board of directors. A bronze plaque is awarded at a public ceremony at the site.

Guidelines
Arboretums are designated according to classification, minimum number of labeled species and varieties, and other criteria. A site can have 75 or more named and labeled specimens, or as few as 25 in unique, natural or wayside areas. Sites must be inspected by at least two individuals selected by Nashville Tree Foundation.

Nomination Form

Click HERE to fill out a nomination form online.

Click HERE to download an entry form PDF.

Tree Foundation Arboretums

Mt. Olivet Cemetery,
2006

Historic Richland/West End Neighborhood, 1995

Belle Meade Country Club, 1995

Harding Academy, 1994

Ellington Agricultural Center, 1993

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

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