Online reservations now open as residents are urged to plant native trees for 12th Tennessee Tree Day

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms, and in their communities during the 12th annual Tennessee Tree Day event, taking place on March 21, 2026. Online tree reservations are open to the public now through March 1, 2026, and residents are encouraged to reserve trees as soon as possible to get the best selection. With 173 local pick-up sites to choose from, Tree Day is represented with at least one site in all 95 Tennessee counties.

All trees must be reserved online by March 1st and picked up on the weekend of March 20th for planting. Participants will choose their pick-up location, and dates and times when they reserve their trees. A small donation is requested for every tree reserved. There are 11 native trees available, including redbud, elderberry, river birch, pecan, oak, and more. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

“We have purchased over 100,000 native trees from the Tennessee State Nursery and other regional nurseries for the people of Tennessee to plant on their properties and in their communities,” says Jeffrey Barrie, CEO of Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC). “We organize this event every year because of the overwhelming demand we have discovered from people who want to make a positive difference by planting trees,” says Barrie.

Every year, this event involves thousands of participants who plant trees at their own homes, farms, businesses, neighborhoods, and other locations of their choosing. Since 2007, more than 100,000 volunteers have planted over one million native trees across Tennessee, fulfilling Tennessee Environmental Council’s mission to help people and communities improve our environment for all.

“Planting native trees is one of the best ways we can improve our environment,” says Cynthia Hernandez, Tree Program Manager at Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC). “Trees purify our air and filter our stormwater, they provide much-needed shade for our communities, slashing energy costs and boosting property value as they grow. Not only do they beautify our landscapes, but they also provide food and habitat for birds and wildlife,” says Hernandez.

Tennessee Tree Day is organized each year by Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC), a nonprofit organization. The statewide tree-planting event is made possible by support from numerous partners and sponsors, including Atmos Energy, National Wildlife Federation (NWF), UT Extension, Tractor Supply Company Foundation, TVA, LKQ Foundation, Nissan, Sharing Change, Ancient Nutrition, Memorial Foundation, and many others.

Visit the event website for more information and to reserve trees: tectn.org/TennesseeTreeDay.

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