Spare Change for Trees

Round up at Turnip Truck to Restore Our Canopy

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.

Through December 31, Turnip Truck cashiers will give customers the opportunity to add to their totals and donate the extra amount to NTCC. Funds raised will be used for Operation Overstory, which provides trees free of charge to homeowners in areas impacted by the storm.

“Turnip Truck exists to support the well-being of our neighbors,” founder and CEO John Dyke said. “Maintaining Nashville’s tree canopy is imperative to the livability of our community — and the beauty of the city we call home. With East Nashville losing so many majestic trees in this year’s tornadoes, this was a natural partnership for us.” Turnip Truck was founded in East Nashville and now has two additional locations in the Gulch and West Nashville.

Every tree planted with funds raised through Turnip Truck’s campaign will be marked with a tag bearing the store’s logo.

“This partnership with Turnip Truck is a really special thing,” said NTCC chair Jim Gregory. “In principle, it’s about small things adding up to big things — just like each tree gives a small benefit that adds up to a big difference for our city.”

“We are grateful for Turnip Truck facilitating this opportunity, but the real folks to thank in this pilot program are the everyday Nashville citizens who are giving a little to make a big difference for our city. THANK YOU! Now let’s make it rain trees!”