Metro Tree Advisory Committee

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Metro Tree Advisory Committee is to assist in educating the community and agencies of the Metropolitan Government regarding the value of trees and proper techniques for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees.

Annual Retreat

The MTAC holds an annual retreat to plan volunteer and outreach activities and to discuss the long term needs of Nashville's Urban Forest.

Arbor Day

Nashville celebrates Arbor Day, in early spring, and receives its Tree City USA and Tree Line USA recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The Metro Tree Advisory Committee presents an award for any development which exceeds the spirit of the Tree Ordinance. Students read their winning essays on trees, tree art is on display and trees are planted in honor or memory of Nashvillians.

More about Arbor Day

Tree Giveaway

The Metro Tree Advisory Committee distributes thousands of tree seedlings and provides expert tree advise at the annual Lawn and Garden Show. The 2019 Show will be held at the Tennessee State Fair Grounds on Thursday, February 28 - Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Buy tickets for the Lawn and Garden show.

ReLeafing Day

The Metro Tree Advisory Committee provides support for the Nashville Tree Foundation’s ReLeafing Day. Members conduct tree-planting demonstrations and help plant and water trees.