Metro Tree Advisory Committee

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

Metro Tree Advisory Committee Annual Retreat 2015 The Metro Tree Advisory Committee recently held its annual retreat to plan volunteer and outreach activities for 2015 as well as discuss longer term needs for Nashville's Urban Forest and trees

Pictured, left to right: Kevin Key, Patricia Miller, Bill Tolbert, Alice Ann Barge, Carol Ashworth, Jennifer Smith, Chris Armour, Neil Letson, Rebecca Dohn, Dwight Beard, Stephan Kivett, Becket Dechant, Natalie Billingsby.
Not Pictured: Dean Glascock, Lynda Miller, De'Etra Young, Randall Lantz, Jason Swaggart

Arbor Day

Nashville celebrates Arbor Day each spring in Centennial Park. The city receives Tree City USA and TreeLine USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. MTAC presents the George Cate Jr. Award for exceeding the spirit of the Tree Ordinance. Students read their winning essays on trees, and trees are planted in honor or memory of special Nashvillians.

More about Arbor Day

Tree Giveaway

Metro Tree Advisory Committee helps distribute thousands of tree seedlings and provide expert answers to common tree questions at the annual Lawn and Garden Show.

ReLeafing Day

MTAC provides support for ReLeafing Day, the city's annual tree planting in November. Members conduct tree-planting demonstrations, provide watering crews, and help plant trees.