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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.
Big Old Tree Contest deadline is April 1
The Nashville Tree Foundation’s annual Big Old Tree Contest is going to be BIG this year in honor of the 24th anniversary of the effort to find the biggest and oldest trees in Davidson County.
Deadline for entries has been extended to April 9.
Trees of any species in Davidson County can be nominated by any person. The trees can be on the property of the nominator, the public, neighbor, friend, or stranger. The owner’s permission is suggested but not required.
Click here to download an entry form. Click here to enter online.
Celebrants gather at the 2009 High Tree Party at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Next High Tree Party is April 22
The 24th annual High Tree Party celebrating Nashville’s biggest trees will be April 22.
The 4 p.m. party recognizes the winners of the Nashville Tree Foundation's annual Big Old Tree Contest. It is held at the site of the Grand Champion tree. The winner of the Victor Johnson Award for contributions to Nashville’s urban forest also will is announced.