NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — What if we told you there's a free tree available for you, and it comes with delivery, help with planting, and watering reminders?
The Root Nashville campaign is offering free trees for residents of Davidson County in an effort to plant as many trees as possible in the area.
You can choose from five different native species, and there are several ways to get the trees in the ground.
How?
- Homeowners fill out a form and order up to 3 trees for their yard
- Community members can apply for 10 or more trees for a large yard, business, HOA, place of worship or other shared space
- Nashvillians can offer up a suggestion for where to plant the trees on public land — maybe a park or a street — on HUB Nashville.
If you want to get a free tree, the deadline to order one or multiple is August 31.
It’s a sad reality that area animal shelters and non-profit rescue organizations face constant overcrowding -- with so many dogs, cats and other animals waiting for a forever home. Jason Lamb reports here that Metro leaders are working with those groups – including Critter Cavalry – to find solutions. I’ve fostered a dog from Critter Cavalry, so I understand the need is great. And I found my pup Domino through another local group, Proverbs Animal Rescue. Ultimately, it starts with all of us. Getting more dogs and cats spayed or neutered can help control the pet population – and ease the burden.
-Rhori Johnston
