Yes we canopy
Why now?
Nashville is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth – with a 45% increase in population between 2000 and 2017. This growth has led to a loss of trees throughout the county.
Trees not only keep Nashville beautiful, but are a key part of our city’s critical infrastructure. As we grow, we must preserve our existing trees and plant new ones to maintain the green and healthy city we love.
Clean air
Trees remove pollution from the atmosphere, improving air quality and human health.
6,300 tons
Our trees remove 854,000 tons of CO2 each year, which is equal to taking 142,000 cars off the road.
Cool city
Trees cool our neighborhoods and reduce the heat island effect by providing shade
Throwing shade
Nashville experiences 25 more days over 90°F than its surrounding rural counties. Trees can lower temperatures by 1-4°F on summer’s hottest days.
Clean water
Trees absorb and filter stormwater before releasing it into the ground and eventually nearby streams.
1,500 gallons
A single 10 foot maple tree intercepts over 1,500 gallons of stormwater a year, enough to fill 14 bathtubs.
Conserve energy
Trees planted near buildings can help keep them cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
That's cool!
Trees can help reduce annual heating and cooling costs by 4%.
How can you help?
We need everyone’s support to reach our goal. Please consider doing one of the below.
Root Nashville is a public-private partnership between Metro Nashville and the Cumberland River Compact, in collaboration with NashvilleHealth, The Nature Conservancy, Nashville Tree Foundation, and Hands on Nashville.
