Goodlettsville, Tennessee – Residents in Goodlettsville and surrounding communities will soon have an opportunity to help grow Tennessee’s forests as part of a major statewide environmental effort. Tennessee Environmental Council’s Tennessee Tree Day is returning this year, bringing one of the largest community tree-planting initiatives in the country to neighborhoods across the state.
Organizers say Tennessee Tree Day has become the largest tree-planting project of its kind in America. The program encourages residents, families, and community groups to plant trees that will help improve the environment, support wildlife habitats, and strengthen the state’s natural landscape.
This year’s event marks a significant milestone because all 95 counties in Tennessee are taking part in the effort.
Local officials say the program offers residents a simple way to participate in conservation by planting trees in their yards, neighborhoods, or community spaces.
Free Trees Available for Local Pickup
As part of the initiative, residents will have the chance to receive free trees or reserve specific native trees for planting. In Goodlettsville, tree distribution will take place at Goodlettsville Public Works on Friday, March 20th between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
During that time, volunteers and city staff will distribute trees to community members who wish to plant them. The trees are available while supplies last, and organizers encourage residents to arrive early.
Goodlettsville Public Works will hand out free trees until they are gone.
For residents who would like to select particular species, Tennessee Tree Day also allows people to reserve native trees ahead of time for a small fee. These trees can be ordered online and then picked up locally on the same distribution day.
The reservation window for native tree orders will remain open through March 8, 2026. Residents interested in choosing their own tree varieties can place orders through the Tennessee Environmental Council’s website.
Officials say programs like Tennessee Tree Day help communities take direct action to improve environmental health while building stronger connections between residents and the land around them.
By planting trees across the state, participants help improve air quality, provide shade, prevent soil erosion, and support the long-term health of local ecosystems.
Organizers hope the event will continue to grow each year as more communities take part in the statewide effort to plant trees and protect Tennessee’s natural resources.
