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Plant a tree, grow our city. Yes we canopy!

Root Nashville is a public-private campaign, led by the Cumberland River Compact and Metro Nashville, to plant 500,000 trees across Davidson County by 2050.

06/01/2026

FREE TREES for Davidson County residents! It’s that time of year again: visit https://rootnashville.org/get-free-trees to order up to 3 large native trees for your yard, courtesy of Root Nashville. This year, Nashvillians can choose from seven different species including tulip poplars, sycamores, serviceberries, and more.

Big and small, flowering and fruiting, they all have a place in our city’s vibrant ecosystem and can bring incredible benefits to your home and neighborhood. Browse the full catalog at https://rootnashville.org/tree-catalog and order yours at https://rootnashville.org/get-free-trees! If you order by August 31, and the Cumberland River Compact Field Team will deliver them this fall or winter.

Root Nashville is a public-private citywide campaign led by Metro Water Services and the Cumberland River Compact. Every tree planted contributes to our campaign goal of adding 500,000 trees to Nashville’s canopy by 2050.

05/31/2026

Announcing the final tree in the Root Nashville 2026 species lineup: the thornless honeylocust! ✨

Honeylocust trees are prized for their fine-textured foliage that creates an airy canopy and light, filtered shade. When found in the wild, these trees are notorious for their large, sharp thorns— however, the varietal grown at Root Nashville’s nursery is completely thornless and safe for kids or pets.

These fast-growing trees are highly tolerant of urban conditions, compacted soils, and drought, making them a dependable option for locations where other trees struggle to grow. In fall, honeylocust foliage turns a stunning bright yellow, and the small leaves disperse quickly once they drop - adding color without creating heavy cleanup.

Root Nashville tree orders open TOMORROW! Each Davidson County household is eligible to receive 3 large young trees, completely free— and every tree planted counts toward the campaign goal of planting 500,000 trees in Nashville by 2050. View the full catalog, with descriptions of each species, at rootnashville.org/tree-catalog (link in bio).

05/29/2026

Announcing the second to last tree in this season’s Root Nashville catalog: the sycamore! This hydrated queen is common to much of the southeastern U.S. and is routinely planted as a shade tree. Sycamores are prized for their unique, colorfully patterned bark, which provides visual interest at all times of the year.

One of the largest hardwood trees in North America, they can reach heights of over 100 ft - so plant this tree with plenty of room around and above it! Sycamores grow well in moist soils, and their intertwining roots are effective for streambank stabilization and erosion reduction. Leaf color is a stunning yellow and bronze in the fall.

Large young sycamore trees will be available for free to Davidson County residents starting on Monday, courtesy of the Root Nashville campaign. Mark your calendars!

05/27/2026

If your girl is sturdy, reliable, and 40-60 feet tall, that’s not your girl… that’s the Shingle Oak! Available for free in Davidson County through Root Nashville this year, shingle oaks are a great tree choice for people who want durability, longevity, and a classic silhouette.

These unique native shade trees have a look that sets them apart from other oaks: unlike many oaks with deeply cut or lobed foliage, their leaves are long and unlobed, giving the canopy a smoother, more uniform look through the summer. Like other oaks, these trees are strong and breakage-resistant, and offer valuable habitat for wildlife. 🐿️ Their rounded canopies cast steady, dependable shade, and their tolerance of clay soils, periodic flooding, and drought makes them a reliable choice for a wide range of Middle Tennessee yards.

Tree ordering season is just around the corner! Stay tuned this week as we announce the 2 remaining species in the 2026 catalog— then, on Monday, head to rootnashville.org to claim yours.

05/21/2026

Give a warm welcome to the 2026 cohort of Root Nashville Neighborhood Planting Captains! 🎉

This year, a total of 89 above-and-beyond volunteers were selected for the Planting Captain program and will spend the next three months advocating for free trees in their own neighborhoods all over Davidson County. Some of them are first-time captains, and some of them have been returning for up to 5 years now— but one thing they all have in common is their passion for growing Nashville’s tree canopy and improving the quality of life in their communities.

Need a little help figuring out how to order and plant your free Root Nashville trees this summer? Contact your local Captain with questions! You might see an “I’m your friendly Neighborhood Planting Captain” sign in their yard as you walk or drive through your neighborhood— or feel free to email [email protected] to be connected to them.

05/19/2026

Let’s hear it for the umbrella magnolia: available for the first time, free of charge, to Davidson County residents through Root Nashville this summer! ☂️⛱️🎉

The umbrella magnolia is a native understory tree with a unique, whimsical look. It stands out for its exceptionally large leaves, which cluster at the ends of branches like the spokes of an umbrella - creating a lush, almost tropical presence in the landscape. Umbrella magnolias thrive in the shade, with consistent moisture and organically rich soil. Because their large leaves can tear in strong winds, it’s best to plant them in sheltered areas such as the north or east side of a home, near a woodland edge, or within a protected courtyard. If your yard has the right conditions for this unique little tree, it could be a match made in heaven!

Root Nashville tree orders open in just a few weeks on June 1; keep your eyes peeled for the opening day announcement and snag your favorite species early!

05/14/2026

Meet the next member of Root Nashville’s summer 2026 free tree catalog: the river birch!

River birch is a unique tree known for its striking, salmon-colored bark that peels in papery curls and provides year-round visual interest. Its rich, layered trunk texture makes it just as eye-catching in winter landscapes as it is in summer, spring, or fall. 👀 With a graceful oval to cone-shaped canopy and gently arching branches, river birches add softness and movement to your yard. They grow quickly and adapt well to a variety of soil conditions, especially moist or periodically wet areas.

Want to add some magic to your yard this year? Davidson County residents can order up to three trees starting June 1st, completely free courtesy of the Root Nashville campaign. Consider bringing home a river birch! 💚

05/11/2026

Announcing the second tree species available for free through Root Nashville this summer: the shadblow serviceberry!

Serviceberries are one of the first trees to bloom in spring, dripping in delicate white flowers before most trees have started to grow leaves. At Root Nashville’s nursery, this cultivar is grown as a single-stem tree (instead of the multi-trunked, bush-like structure some serviceberries develop), giving it a sturdy upright form. After flowering, they produce small purple-red berries that are edible for people and often described as sweet with a blueberry-like flavor. The fruit is also enjoyed by birds, so harvest quickly if you want to eat some! In fall, the foliage turns shades of red, orange, and gold.

This smaller tree species is an ideal way to add beauty and shade to your yard, even if you don’t have much space. Tree orders will open for all of Davidson County on June 1st, so visit rootnashville.org then to snag yours!

05/05/2026

June is approaching quickly, and thus, we’re excited to officially announce the first tree species that will be available for free through Root Nashville this year: the tulip poplar! ✨🎉

The tulip poplar is Tennessee’s official state tree and is one of the most iconic natives in our region. These trees are known for their strong, straight trunk and stately, symmetrical canopy structure. Their distinctive, four-pointed leaves are easy to recognize.

Tulip poplars produce orange and yellow cup-shaped flowers in spring (you may have seen these tucked away in the foliage in the last couple weeks!), followed by warm golden foliage in fall. They grow at a moderate pace and do best in well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Reaching 80-100 feet tall with a 30-50 foot spread, these trees are best suited for spacious yards where they have room to flourish.

Tree orders open officially on June 1st, and all Davidson County residents can get up to three free trees from Root Nashville. Stay tuned for more species announcements throughout this month— and info on how to order when June comes!

04/27/2026

Reminder: Last week to apply to be a 2026 Root Nashville Neighborhood Planting Captain! 🌳📣 As a Planting Captain, you work closely with Root Nashville staff to advocate for trees in your very own neighborhood and connect your neighbors with free trees for their yards. Apply here: https://rootnashville.org/volunteer/

You don’t need tree experience to be a Captain— just a passion for the environment and a willingness to meet new people. Whether social media, community meetings, or door-to-door outreach is your style, the Root Nashville team will support you as you work toward our campaign goal of planting 500,000 trees in Davidson County by 2050.

This is primarily a late May - end of August volunteer opportunity, but you’ll be invited to unique Root Nashville community events and have opportunities to stay connected all year long. Make a difference close to home— apply to be a Planting Captain by this Thursday, April 30 to be a part of the 2026 season! https://rootnashville.org/volunteer/

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