Blog Posts

Tree Lovers of Nashville: Bryan Shelton

Where does Root Nashville get our trees? We work with experts in the field. Read about our friend and partner Bryan Shelton of Tennessee Tree and Shrub in this Q&A.

Bored? Get to know your neighborhood trees

Spring has officially sprung, so what can you do to celebrate? There are plenty of safe (and fun) outdoor activities within your own yard or neighborhood street – like tree identification.

Spreading the wealth of nature

With grant funding support from Metro Public Health Department, the affordable housing nonprofit Be a Helping Hand and Root Nashville are partnering to launch a new planting initiative in North Nashville on BHH properties.

Breathe easier

Is it really a coincidence that the shape of human lungs mimics the shape of tree roots and branches? This similarity is yet another reminder of our dependence on the lungs of the earth — trees, of course.

Adding trees to TreePlotter

You’ve planted a tree. Now join the citywide movement and make sure your tree counts toward our big planting goal!

Find Your Perfect Tree

Over 1,000 different species of tree call North America home. So how do you choose the right kind of tree for you?

Celebratory Trees: Honoring AmeriCorps Anniversary

At a special planting on October 29, 2019, the Root Nashville campaign partnered with Hands On Nashville, Volunteer Tennessee, and Nashville Inner City Ministry to plant 40 trees around a playground and community center.