Here's how to reserve your trees:
Step 1: Use the map below to select a pick-up location near you.
Step 2: Click on the flag to see the Pick-Up Site address and business hours to pick up your trees
Step 3: Once you've clicked the flag, click the link at the bottom that says "Reserve Your Trees at THIS LINK"
Step 1: Use the map below to select a pick-up location near you.
Step 2: Click on the flag to see the Pick-Up Site address and business hours to pick up your trees
Step 3: Once you've clicked the flag, click the link at the bottom that says "Reserve Your Trees at THIS LINK"
Reserve your native trees now through March 1st, 2026.
Can't afford to donate?
We offer Tree Day scholarships to Tennessee residents who want to participate but may be experiencing financial hardship.
Click HERE to apply for a scholarship.
Can't afford to donate?
We offer Tree Day scholarships to Tennessee residents who want to participate but may be experiencing financial hardship.
Click HERE to apply for a scholarship.
What is Tennessee Tree Day?
TEC's Tennessee Tree Day is an annual, family-friendly event that engages thousands of volunteers across the state in planting native tree seedlings. By partnering with the Tennessee Division of Forestry and various nurseries, we distribute bare-root native trees to Tennessee residents through our vast network of dedicated volunteers and local businesses. Since our initiative began in 2007, we've mobilized over 100,000 residents to plant more than one million native trees —an effort that not only significantly enhances the tree canopy and promotes sustainability but also provides critical ecosystem services, such as purifying air, filtering stormwater, and creating wildlife habitat. We believe that by planting these trees, every participant—from seasoned gardeners to first-timers—reconnects with nature and fulfills a vital responsibility to nurture the environment, leaving a precious, lasting gift for future generations and making their community better than they found it.
For the first time ever, we will have a tree Pick-Up Site in all 95 counties of Tennessee for Tree Day 2026!
For the first time ever, we will have a tree Pick-Up Site in all 95 counties of Tennessee for Tree Day 2026!
Tennessee Tree Day 2026 Species
Tree species this year include:
baldcypress, bur oak, eastern redbud, eastern white pine, elderberry, northern red oak, pecan, persimmon, river birch, smooth sumac, and tulip poplar!
baldcypress, bur oak, eastern redbud, eastern white pine, elderberry, northern red oak, pecan, persimmon, river birch, smooth sumac, and tulip poplar!
Continued Care For Your Trees
Planting the right tree in the right place ensures long-term health and benefits while avoiding potential problems. It is important to plant trees and shrubs in the correct hardiness zone to minimize stress and maximize chances of survival. Choosing trees native to the region will reduce the need for extra care. When choosing a tree, consider factors such as tree species, size at maturity, sunlight requirements, soil conditions, and potential conflicts with utilities or structures. It is important to water your trees for the first three years.
*Please learn more about how to care for your native trees by clicking the button below!*
*Please learn more about how to care for your native trees by clicking the button below!*
Tree Day Stories
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Share your Tree Day pictures with us!
We would love to see pictures of you and your newly planted trees. You can post them on our TN Tree Day Facebook group or send them to us at [email protected] |
Sponsor Tennessee Tree Day
There are two kinds of sponsors for Tennessee Tree Day: Corporate Sponsors and Agency Sponsors.
Agency sponsorships include municipalities, stormwater groups, civic groups, electric co-ops, and nonprofits.
Corporate sponsorships are for businesses and organizations. All sponsors will receive trees and promotional recognition, among other benefits!
View sponsorship levels and benefits below:
Agency sponsorships include municipalities, stormwater groups, civic groups, electric co-ops, and nonprofits.
Corporate sponsorships are for businesses and organizations. All sponsors will receive trees and promotional recognition, among other benefits!
View sponsorship levels and benefits below:
Thank You Tennessee Tree Day 2026 Sponsors!
