TN HJR0907

Designates March 21, 2026, as Tennessee Tree Day, recognizing statewide tree-planting events coordinated by the Tennessee Environmental Council

Tennessee Environmental Council has organized annual large-scale tree plantings since 2007, resulting in more than 1,100,000 native trees planted across all 95 counties with over 150,000 volunteers participating

In 2026, the initiative plans to plant more than 100,000 native trees statewide with thousands of volunteer participants

Honors the Tennessee Environmental Council for its leadership role and commitment to providing tree seedlings, educational information, and event coordination

Native trees for the program are grown at the Tennessee Division of Forestry's East Tennessee Nursery in Delano