Did you know that the nonprofit NashvilleHealth chairs the Root Nashville campaign’s advisory board? How is public health connected to the environment and trees, anyway? Meet NashvilleHealth’s new CEO Mark Yancy and learn more in this Q&A.

The American Elm is a staple of eastern forests and cities alike. Its seeds support a wide variety of wildlife, and its dense canopy can cool any summer day.

We plant trees through the Cumberland River Compact’s private property programs – but also build community by bringing neighbors together, with the help of amazing leaders like Ingrid Campbell.

It’s the middle of winter now, but it’s never too early to start dreaming of the blossoming spring. Get inspired by the native Eastern Redbud in part 5 of our species highlights.

Did you know that deer can harm your young trees? Fortunately, there are simple, cheap steps you can take to protect your trees.

Is this Nashville’s favorite oak? Learn more about what makes the Nuttall Oak so wonderful in Part 4 of our species highlights.

Part 3 of our species series, highlighting the kinds of trees that are being planted through Neighborhood Planting Captains this fall: the sweet Sugar Maple.

Part 2 of our species series, highlighting the kinds of trees that will be planted through Neighborhood Planting Captains this fall: the mighty Tulip Poplar!

Learn about the Sweetbay Magnolia in Part 1 of our species series, highlighting the five species the Root Nashville campaign will be providing our Neighborhood Planting Captains with this fall.

Ebony is a past planting captain for her neighborhood of Madison, and shared about her experience bringing free trees to her area.