More than two years after the Cherrygate incident provoked widespread outrage, Metro Council is moving toward passage of a tree bill that would strengthen protections for trees on public property.
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Learn how a tree’s root system can absorb water to manage stormwater runoff and what communities and homeowners can do to plant the right trees for the job.
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Did you know that native trees help “make” butterflies? Our native Middle Tennessee tree species, especially oaks, host hundreds of species of butterflies. Exotic species such as ginkgo, crepe myrtle, Japanese maple and Yoshino cherry have evolved on other continents and do not offer similar support for butterflies and other local wildlife. This is another reminder that native plants are the foundation of all local ecosystems.
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Sassafras trees in Nashville and Middle Tennessee are under threat from Laurel wilt, a fungal disease that skipped across hundreds of miles and reached our region sooner than expected.
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Trees play a major role in cooling the environment, and they can make a big difference in your home cooling costs as well. Learn how you can benefit from a shade tree!
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The Chestnut Group, a Middle Tennessee alliance of outdoor painting enthusiasts, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an art show and sale June 25-June 27. The group has raised more than $500,000 for local conservation organizations since its founding in 2001.
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If you have a newly planted tree, perhaps from the NTCC’s tree sale, read on to learn the steps you can take to be sure that you’re not overwatering your sapling this summer!
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The mayor’s proposed budget for next year includes funding for several new employees to plant, maintain and protect trees on city property.
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Learn how to transplant a volunteer-growth sapling from one spot in your yard to another. It’s an easy way to add another tree to the neighborhood canopy!
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To remove trees from a business or multi-unit dwelling, it’s necessary to secure a permit from the Metro Urban Forester. Read on to learn how this process works!
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Although 17 trees will be removed in preparation for the Music City Grand Prix auto races in August, NTCC worked closely with the mayor’s office to seek a solution that would minimize impact and maximize tree benefits for the city.
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The Bradford, or Callery, Pear tree is an invasive species in the United States and is spreading across Tennessee. Learn why this species is causing so much damage!
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Cicadas will be visiting Wilson County and eastern Davidson County, but Nashville should be clear for 2021. Read on to learn why 2024 will be another story!
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Using fencing to protect the soil around a tree is an important way to protect a tree’s root system when construction activities are happening. Here’s why.
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Pruning a tree keeps it safe and healthy, but must be done in a knowledgeable way to avoid damage so it will continue to produce the benefits we enjoy.
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Read on for how vines can be a problem for the health of a tree since they block air and light from the bark, which can make the tree unhealthy, weaker, and more prone to accident.
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The Nashville Tree Conservation Corps is excited to welcome Emily Thompson as our new Executive Assistant.
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Thanks to the more than 150 volunteers who planted trees on Saturday for the Shelby Avenue Arboretum, a project developed by the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps.
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Colder seasons of the year are the best times to plant a tree in Nashville. Learn why low temperatures are vital for a young tree’s root growth and future stability.
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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.
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