Plant a Tree. Grow a Community.

Knoxville is already a great city, but we believe it can be even better. At Trees Knoxville, we are growing a greener, healthier community one tree at a time. From neighborhoods to schoolyards and parks, our vision is a thriving urban forest that benefits everyone.

We Want You to Get Involved

Knoxville’s cool, but it could be even cooler. At Trees Knoxville, we dream of shady streets and a tree in every yard. Help us grow the city’s urban forest, so grab a shovel and join in, y’all!

Help Us Grow

Your donation helps fund plantings, trainings, and community education.

Volunteer

Discover how you can plant, protect and care for Knoxville’s urban forest by volunteering with us.

Attend an Event

Take a look at what’s ahead and join us for upcoming workshops, tree plantings and community gatherings.

Upcoming Event Schedule

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March

Belle Morris Elementary School Community Tree Planting

Belle Morris Elementary School

Join Trees Knoxville and the Belle Morris community for a two-day event focused on planting trees and growing Knoxville’s urban canopy together. We will be working alongside Belle Morris students in planting trees as part of our Canopies for Campus tree program! 

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March

Belle Morris Elementary School Community Tree Adoption

Belle Morris Elementary School

Trees Knoxville is excited to offer a Free Tree Adoption for the Belle Morris community! Belle Morris neighborhood residents are invited to pick up a free tree to plant at home and help grow Knoxville’s urban canopy. A community plant swap will also take place during ...

Programs Rooted in Community

Volunteer at an Event

Our volunteer tree plantings empower community members to get their hands dirty, learn best practices, and help grow a healthier, more shaded Knoxville.

Become a Volunteer Forester

The Volunteer Forester Program trains volunteers to share tree knowledge, support plantings, and help steward Knoxville’s growing urban canopy.

Sponsor a Program

Invest in a healthier, more resilient Knoxville by supporting one of our programs and helping expand and care for the city’s tree canopy where it’s needed most.

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The Difference We’ve Made Together

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Trees Planted

In 2025, 895 trees were planted, 361 by volunteers across 17 events with the help of 564 volunteers. That’s over 1,692 hours of volunteer participation!

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Trees Adopted

Our planting events occur on public property, but we want trees in the hands of homeowners too! We provided 450 saplings to Knoxville residents through free tree giveaways.

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Volunteer Forester Graduates

Our Volunteer Forester Program was offered in the fall and spring of 2025. The program trains Knoxville residents in urban forestry.

Thank You to Our Partners in Planting