Each year, through our Plant a Tree Program, we offer a selection of native bare-root native seedling trees for a nominal donation of $1.99. These funds allow us to continue our work, and the price point makes trees accessible to all. We’re excited to announce that the Plant a Tree Program will occur on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. This year, we’re offering the Tennessee state tree, the Tulip Poplar, and the timeless Eastern Redbud. Don’t wait; order your trees. 


Green Interchange is a Nashville-based non-profit organization created by Congressman Mark Green in 2020 with a mission to reforest the Tennessee highway system. According to the Global Forest Watch, between 2001 and 2022, Tennessee lost 11% of its tree coverage. Natural forestland represented the majority of this loss. Trees play an extremely important role in the natural environment and human lives. Trees absorb rainwater and help prevent flooding; their shade helps lower energy bills by keeping things cool; their photosynthetic process cleans the air, and trees create habitat for Tennessee wildlife. For these reasons, Green Interchange is dedicated to offering native trees to residents who would like more trees in their yards.


We’re grateful for all the support and look forward to sending you home with a native tree to plant!

Click here to order.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS: 
Tennessee Environmental Council, Root Nashville, Firestone Complete Auto Care, Trees Knoxville, AWC Family Foundation, Gallatin Public Works, and the Westminster Presbyterian Church

• You understand this is a nonprofit volunteer activity intended to improve our environment and you will plant your tree on April 20-23, or a soon as possible after receiving your trees.

• Double-check the spelling of your email address when checking out. We want to make sure you receive your confirmation receipt. If you see a credit card charge but didn't receive a receipt, please check your spam folder. If you do not see a charge on your credit card, your order did not go through and you should try again.

 

• Tree species are subject to availability. In the unlikely event your tree species will not be available, we will offer a similar species, or a full refund if your prefer. We recommend ordering at least two trees. 

 

• You agree to pick up the seedlings on April 20, 2024 between 9am-12pm. If your plans change and you are unavailable, you should arrange for a family member or friend to pick trees up for you. You understand that if you fail to pick trees up during that time, they may be donated to someone else. We may NOT be available by phone or email to help you find this information on the day of pick up, but you can find all of the needed information on this page and in the emails we are sending. You understand that pick-up site leaders are volunteers and are not employees of Green Interchange. 

 

• Please bring your own plastic bag to the pickup location. You may also bring a few paper towels moistened with water to keep roots damp until you are ready to plant. 

 

• You have read instructions on how to plant your tree, you will plant the tree where it is most likely to thrive, and you will avoid planting too close to structures or utility lines. Call your city to find out where underground utility lines are on your property (811 in Nashville).

 

• You understand that if an extraordinary event beyond our control occurs, including but not limited to fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, lightning, explosion, strikes, lockouts, slowdowns, shortage of energy supplies, pandemics, war, riots, and acts of governmental action prohibiting or impeding any party from performing its respective obligations for this event, we will do our best to deliver your trees during the agreed-upon day and time but may need to delay tree delivery. If rescheduling is necessary, we will announce and email an updated date as soon as possible. 

 

• You acknowledge that you have the physical capacity reasonably necessary to engage in this activity you waive all claims that you might have against Green Interchange and its agents, employees, sponsoring organizations, or other volunteers for bodily injuries that you might suffer arising out of your participation.

 

•  You will receive confirmation and reminder emails for this event only. If you subscribe you will continue to receive our emails about other Green Interchange events and activities. 

 

• After planting, please take pictures of your tree and post them on social media with the hashtag #plantatreefortn and tag @greeninterchange. You can also send pictures or feedback to us to let us know how your tree is doing at [email protected]. If you are in Davidson County, please register your qualified tree on the Root Nashville Tree Plotter one year after planting it.  

Contact us with any questions: [email protected]

Our Plant a Tree program will take place in Tennessee on April 20, 2024. Our goal is to distribute 20,000 trees, so participants can plant the trees in their yard and improve our environment and communities.

This is a great community service project opportunity for churches, scout troops, and other organizations, and individuals. For businesses this can be a great way to attract new customers on a Saturday morning. There are two ways to participate as a volunteer.

​1. Pickup Location Leaders: Your organization or business can be a Pickup Location Leader and Host a pickup site either at your location, or a nearby park or public space you have reserved.  

2. Volunteers: You or your group may volunteer to help at a Firestone Complete Auto Care location near you. We will be publishing a list of sites soon.      

NOTE: IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL LOOKING FOR TREES TO PLANT IN YOUR YARD, WE WILL BE SENDING INFORMATION ABOUT ORDERING TREES SOON - PLEASE SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST HERE TO GET UPDATES. 

Here's a quick overview of the the program:  

• From Feb - April (TN), participants will sign up on our website to receive one or more trees when they make a donation. These Tree Planting participants choose a location where they will pick their trees from 9am-12pm on  April 20 in TN.  
• For Pickup Location Leaders who are hosting a pickup site: We work with partners like you who are willing to receive and distribute trees to the Tree Planting participants. You will not collect any money. You'll need to be available to receive the trees one or two days before the event. On event day, you'll get the right trees to the right Tree Planting participants using a list we provide.
• For Individual or Groups Volunteering at Firestone Complete Auto Care sites, you will help their busy staff get the right tree species to Tree Planting participants.   
• To thank your for your participation we will give you or your organization free trees!
• This recap features some of our past Pick Up Location Leaders for Plant a Tree for Tennessee.     

​If you or your organization is willing to be a Pick Up Location Leader and host a pickup site, following are the requirements, please read carefully before you sign up. If you are volunteering at a Firestone Complete Auto Care location, these are NOT requirements, but you are welcome to help with some of these responsibilities. Your only requirement is to show up on the day of the event.  We may also offer training sessions specifically for Pick Up Location Leaders and for Volunteers who plan to work at Firestone Complete Auto Care locations.  
     

• You'll help promote the event in your local community in advance. Examples: distributing and posting flyers, sharing the event on social media, contacting local news media. (Green Interchange will be helping by providing flyers and press releases you can customize, sending press releases, and running ads on social media.)
• You may need to be available a few days before the event to receive a delivery of trees. You may receive as many as 600 bare root tree seedlings. They will come in bags and do not take much space - if storage is a concern let us know.     
• You’ll store the trees in a cool, dry, shaded location until the event. This could be a garage, out-building or other appropriate location not subject to extreme heat and you may need to add water to the bags when you receive them.
• Your pick-up location must be located outdoors in a public area such as an office, retail building, park office, church, community center or other easy-to-find central locations where participants can easily find their trees and everyone feels safe.
• Be set up and ready to distribute seedlings by 8:30am or 30 minutes in advance. We recommend having one leader and at least 2 assistants.
• Each year a few people miss the pickup window due to scheduling changes, family emergencies, and human error. If you are willing to help us connect trees to people after the event, it is appreciated - but not required.
• If an extraordinary event beyond our control occurs, including but not limited to fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, lightning, explosion, strikes, lockouts, slowdowns, shortage of energy supplies, pandemics, war, riots, and acts of governmental action prohibiting or impeding any party from performing its respective obligations for this event, we will do our best to deliver your trees during the agreed-upon day and time but may need to delay tree delivery.  In the unlikely event that we need to change the date, we will announce it as soon as possible. 

​Supplies needed day of event:

• Downloadable signs will be emailed to you prior to the event. You will need to print them and hang the signs in a visible area to help participants find you.
• Print out distribution list (provided by us). You will distribute seedlings according to the list provided. We will provide you with the Tree Planting participant's name, email, phone number, and trees ordered.
• You are welcome to set up a tent with tables and chairs but that is not needed. This event will take place rain or shine. In the unanticipated event of extreme weather the event may be postponed until the following week.
• OPTIONAL: Some Pickup Sites stage their trees by putting the roots in a 5-gallon pail of water. Others "pre-pack" the trees immediately before pickup with a moist paper towel covering the tree roots. Participants will be asked to bring their own bags, but you might want to have extras on hand.  

Ready to sign up? Register here.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at the email below.

If you are a Pickup Location leader hosting a pickup site, you will be required to provide all information related to your pick-up location. The name, contact information and location you provide will be published to the public on our website along with the pickup date and time.

We hope you will join us for this historic effort as we reforest Tennessee and improve the environment one native tree at a time. ​This work also supports our work planting trees near Roadways, Waterways and in other public and private spaces. 

DAY OF EVENT INFO: 
What if the weather is bad?  
This event will happen rain or shine. Only if there is extreme weather such as torrential rain, severe lightening/thunderstorms, tornadoes, etc, will we consider rescheduling and will try to reach out to you via email.  

Where is my pickup location?   
The pickup location for Murfreesboro on 4/29 is the Kroger on Lascassas. We will be in the parking lot from 11am-1pm. Click here to find the exact pickup location addresses for 4/22. There have been a few location changes as follows: If you reserved trees for pickup in Hermitage you will  be picking up in Nashville at Canvast Supply on Trinity Lane. If your pickup location was Mount Juliet you will now be picking up in Lebanon at Don Fox Park, and if your pickup location was Memphis on Madison Ave. your pickup location is now the Firestone on Austin Peay Hwy in Memphis. We apologize for any inconvenience. ALSO if you are picking up at Shelby Park in Nashville please note there is a Marathon and there may be some road closures. See map map below for the best route if you are not coming from East Nashville.            

What if I can't pickup on Saturday 4/22 or 4/29 ?  
Please ask someone to pick up your trees on your behalf if you can't make it. This is a one-day event run by volunteers. We do not have a physical location or another way to get trees to you. If you don't pick them up on April 23, you may not get your trees. Scroll down for more information on what to do if you miss your pickup.    

What if my trees aren't at the site?    
Make sure you go to the right pickup location.Pickup sites are run by volunteers so please contact us if there are any issues. 

Bring your own bag to keep tree roots moist until planted!
Pickup sites will NOT have bags for your trees. Bring one plastic bag to cover the roots for each different species you ordered. The plastic bags used at a grocery store checkout or in the produce section are the perfect size. You can fit roots for up to 10 trees in one plastic bag. If you do not go straight home after pickup - bring some paper towels or newspaper, moisten with water, and cover the roots before putting in the bag. If the roots dry out, the trees will not survive. Please mark each bag with the species name so you can tell them apart when you go to plant them!      ​

Get trees to plant in your yard. Planting trees is one of the most important things you can do to make a difference for our air, land, water, and communities. Learn how you can reserve trees for pickup on 4/2 in Georgia (or on 4/22 in Tennessee) and help us to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Month! 

Get trees to plant in your yard. Planting trees is one of the most important things you can do to make a difference for our air, land, water, and communities. Learn how you can reserve trees for pickup on 4/22 in Tennessee (or on 4/1 in Georgia) and help us to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Month! 

This page has details for each of our Pickup Site Locations - in alphabetical order by city. All pickup sites are outdoors. All pickup locations will operate on 4/22/23 from 9am -12pm. Please check back, or sign up for updates. 

  
Chattanooga, TN
Firestone Complete Auto Care 
2205 Hamilton Pl, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Clarksville, TN
Firestone Complete Auto Care
2817 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37040
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees.

Cookeville, TN 
Firestone Complete Auto Care
713 S. Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Dickson, TN 
Firestone Complete Auto Care
593 Hwy 46 S, Dickson, TN 37055
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Franklin, TN
Firestone Complete Auto Care
108 Rand Pl, Franklin, TN 37064
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees.

Gatlinburg, TN
ERA In The Smokies
207 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Volunteers from Smoky Mountain Roots will be in the parking lot with your trees.

Gallatin, TN
City of Gallatin Public Works  
641 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066
Volunteers will have signs up at the address for tree pick up.

Goodlettsville, TN 
Firestone Complete Auto Care
920a Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Hermitage - If you reserved trees for this location, you will be picking up at Nashville #3 Canvast Supply on Trinity Lane, shown below.   
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Hickson, TN 
Firestone Complete Auto Care
1915 Northpoint Blvd, Hixon, TN 37343
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Jackson, TN 
Firestone Complete Auto Care
1184 Vann Dr, Jackson, TN 38305
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Johnson City, TN 
Firestone Complete Auto Care
1809 N. Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Knoxville, TN #1 - Cedar Bluff Rd. 
Firestone Complete Auto Care
331 N. Cedar Bluff Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Knoxville, TN #2 - Clinton Hwy. 
Firestone Complete Auto Care
5523 Clinton Hwy.,  Knoxville, TN 37912   
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees.

Lebanon, TN 
Don Fox Park 
955 W. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon, TN 37087
Volunteers will be at Pavillion #4 next to the wading pool - splash pad. 

Memphis, TN - Austin Peay Hwy
Firestone Complete Auto Care
4035 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Memphis #2 - If you reserved trees at this location, you will be picking up at the address above on Austin Peay Hwy.   

Mount Juliet - If you reserved trees at this location, you will be picking up at the Lebanon location instead.  

Murfreesboro, TN
Firestone Complete Auto Care 
345 N Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 

Nashville, TN #1 Shelby Park
Shelby Park Community Center
401 S 20th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Volunteers from Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms will be in the parking lot.
NOTE: Due to the St. Jude Marathon/Half Marathon there will be road closures in the area in the early AM. You can find a map here. If you are coming from East Nashville you should be OK. For everyone else, the easiest option would be to take Briley Parkway to Gallatin, and then follow Gallatin south until Greenwood Ave, and then take 14th St to Shelby Ave.     

Nashville, TN #2 - West End Ave
Westminster Presbyterian Church
3900 West End Avenue , Nashville, TN 37205
Volunteers will be in the back parking lot off of N. Wilson Blvd. Or enter from Mayfair Dr. 

Nashville, TN #3 - Trinity Ln 
Canvast Supply 
935 East Trinity Ln. Nashville, TN 37207
Come to the BACK entrance of the building where volunteers will help you.
NOTE: Due to the St. Jude Marathon/Half Marathon there may be road closures in the area in theearly AM. You can find a map here. To avoid the downtown/East Nashville area, we recommend coming via Briley Parkway.   
   
Smyrna, TN
Firestone Complete Auto Care 
997 Team Blvd, Smyrna, TN 37167 
Volunteers will be in the parking lot with your trees. 
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​Return to the main page here: Plant a Tree for Tennessee  

Get trees to plant in your yard or community this fall. These beautiful trees are available with a suggested per tree donation of $9.99-$29.99 per tree - comparing very favorable to similar trees you'd get from a nursery or online.

Reserve trees now, then pickup at our farm in Mt. Juliet from 9am-11am on 8/27 or on 9/10 (Reserve by 9/9). You should plan to plant your trees in the ground this fall - late September or after - because fall is the best time to plant. Get one free Sumac or Locust tree with your order while supplies last.

When you order trees with us you are a triple winner: First you'll get a wonderful potted tree to plant in your yard which has benefits for you and for your community. Second you'll be saving money versus what you'd pay at the nursery. Third your donation will help Green Interchange plant trees near roadways, waterways, and in other public and private spaces! 
   
Can't make the pickup dates or location? Looking for bigger trees or different species? Want to have the option to add planting services? Save the date for Plant a BIGGER Tree in Tennessee in Lebanon on 9/24 or Brentwood on 10/1. Last year we offered Maple, Redbud, Dogwood, Apple and Plum trees that were about 5-6 feet tall - the tree species this year will be announced in early September.

NOTE: Preference is given to those who reserve their trees in advance, but if you prefer you may come from 9-11 on 8/27 or 9/10. You can select from available trees and pay on-site. This is a private farm - not a store - so please come on these dates and times only. The address is 923 Sullivan Bend Road, Mt. Juliet, TN.