Protecting Nashville's Trees

The mayor’s proposed budget for next year includes funding for several new employees to plant, maintain and protect trees on city property.

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Transplanting Volunteer-Growth Saplings

Learn how to transplant a volunteer-growth sapling from one spot in your yard to another. It’s an easy way to add another tree to the neighborhood canopy!

Tree Removal Permits in Metro Nashville: When Do You Need One?

To remove trees from a business or multi-unit dwelling, it’s necessary to secure a permit from the Metro Urban Forester. Read on to learn how this process works!

Guest UserMay 11, 2021Nissan Stadiumtrees, tree canopy, Music City Grand Prix, urban trees, Nissan Stadium treesComment

Tree Removal & Replacement for Music City Grand Prix

Although 17 trees will be removed in preparation for the Music City Grand Prix auto races in August, NTCC worked closely with the mayor’s office to seek a solution that would minimize impact and maximize tree benefits for the city.

Why Nashvillians Should Cut Down Bradford Pear Trees

The Bradford, or Callery, Pear tree is an invasive species in the United States and is spreading across Tennessee. Learn why this species is causing so much damage!

Cicadas in Nashville: Projections for 2021 and 2024

Cicadas will be visiting Wilson County and eastern Davidson County, but Nashville should be clear for 2021. Read on to learn why 2024 will be another story!

Trees & WildlifeGuest UserApril 8, 2021Cicadas, soil, trees, branch damage, ecosystem, tree canopy, tree careComment

Protective Fencing Is Essential for Trees During Construction

Using fencing to protect the soil around a tree is an important way to protect a tree’s root system when construction activities are happening. Here’s why.

Tree Planting & SelectionGuest UserMarch 4, 2021Nashville, arborist, trees, pruning, branches, branch collarComment

How and Why Tree Pruning Is Important to Tree Health

Pruning a tree keeps it safe and healthy, but must be done in a knowledgeable way to avoid damage so it will continue to produce the benefits we enjoy.

Guest UserFebruary 9, 2021Nashville, arborist, trees, pruning, branches, branch collar Comments

A Clingy Menace

Read on for how vines can be a problem for the health of a tree since they block air and light from the bark, which can make the tree unhealthy, weaker, and more prone to accident.

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Our new executive assistant

The Nashville Tree Conservation Corps is excited to welcome Emily Thompson as our new Executive Assistant.

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Shelby Avenue Planting

Thanks to the more than 150 volunteers who planted trees on Saturday for the Shelby Avenue Arboretum, a project developed by the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps.

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Why Fall and Winter Are the Best Times to Plant a Tree in Nashville

Colder seasons of the year are the best times to plant a tree in Nashville. Learn why low temperatures are vital for a young tree’s root growth and future stability.

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Spare Change for Trees

Turnip Truck, a locally owned natural foods grocer, is partnering with the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps to help replace trees lost in the March tornado.

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Sheriff’s Office Partnership

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has a horticulture vocational program for offenders that has been helpful in caring for and distributing saplings for community planting.

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Year in Review

In a year that brought a powerful tornado, a derecho that downed hundreds of trees and a devastating pandemic, we’re here to celebrate all the good things that happened for Nashville trees in 2020.

Shelby Avenue Arboretum Kickoff

Veterans and volunteers joined the effort to transform Shelby Avenue into a beautiful tree-lined corridor. When complete, the 2.5 mile arboretum, stretching from the interstate to Shelby Park, will be one of the longest arboretums in the state, lined with more than 500 new trees.

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The Historic & Specimen Trees Program

The Historic & Specimen Trees Program registers and recognizes trees in Davidson County as important to the area and community.

Advocacy & PolicyGuest UserNovember 13, 2020Metro Tree Advisory, Metro Council, heritage trees, Nasvhville, canopyComment

The Ginkgo — A Unique Urban Tree

Ginkgos are long-lived, sturdy trees whose fascinating history explains why they are such a great tree to contribute to a city’s canopy.

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Going Native

Planting a native tree creates habitat for birds, bees and butterflies and helps to build a healthy ecosystem.

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The Need for Gradient Restriction on Development in Nashville

Removing trees from sloping land creates dangers from erosion and landslides, so standards that regulate clearcutting in development can help make Nashville a safer place

Advocacy & PolicyGuest UserNovember 6, 2020Lawncare, gradient restriction, clearcutting, development, slopes, ecosystem service, landslide, legislationComment

Nashville Tree Conservation Corps works to promote, preserve, protect, and plant the tree canopy in Davidson County.