Sponsor a Program
Where Your Support Takes Root
Trees Knoxville’s programs take on some of the toughest challenges facing our urban forest, from planting and education to long-term care and protection. By sponsoring a program, you help ensure the right trees are planted in the right places and cared for well, while directly supporting a healthier, more resilient Knoxville. If you’re interested in making a meaningful impact, we’d love to talk about how your support can grow roots in our community.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Canopy Sponsor — $20,000 +
Grow Knoxville’s shade for generations. Your support plants and cares for
1,000+ trees annually across schools, parks, churches, and greenways.
Engagement:
- One private employee volunteer event (Tree Talk, Walk, Planting, Care)
- Title sponsor of two events of your choice
Recognition:
- Permanent signage at tree planting site
- Logo on tree adoption tags
- Logo on website, newsletter, shirts, event materials, and cargo trailer
- Featured in social media reels, newsletter, and event press
Sapling Sponsor — $10,000+
A partner in helping our urban forest grow. Your partnership funds education,
training, and community programs that grow local tree stewards and expand
the city’s canopy.
Engagement:
- One private employee event (Tree Talk, Walk, Planting or Care)
- Title sponsor of one event of your choice
Recognition:
- Permanent signage at tree planting site
- Logo on website, newsletter, shirts, event signage, and cargo trailer
- Featured in social media reel, newsletter, and event press
Acorn Sponsor — $5,000+
Small seeds grow large canopies: your support funds tools, supplies, and
logistics for community planting and care events.
Recognition:
- Recognition as a supporting sponsor for volunteer events
- One newsletter feature
- Logo on website, newsletter, shirts, event signage, and cargo trailer
- Mentions in social media for five supporting sponsorship events.
Why Your Partnership & Support Matters
Community impact: Tree plantings, giveaways, and stewardship directly benefit local residents, schools, and parks.
Employee engagement: Volunteer and educational events turn sponsorship into meaningful team experiences.
Brand visibility: Your logo appears at public events, on materials, and in digital media, reaching hundreds of participants.
Accountability: Trees Knoxville provides annual impact reports summarizing trees planted, trees adopted, volunteer hours, and community outcomes.
Individual Tree Planting Event — $5,000
- Semi-permanent logo signage at a
park or greenway - Logo on event materials and signage (tree tags, registration page, sign-in sheet)
- Sponsorship of volunteer lunch
- Recognition at the event as the premier sponsor
- Mentions in social media, newsletter, website, and press release
- Logo on annual volunteer t-shirts
Individual Tree Adoption Event — $2,500
- Logo on signage, tree tags, and
adoption webpage - Recognition as premier event sponsor
- Mentions in social media, newsletter, website, and press release
- Logo on annual volunteer t-shirts
Marketing & Outreach Sponsorship — $2,500
- Logo on annual volunteer t-shirts
Volunteer Lunch Sponsorship — $1,000
- Provides lunch for volunteers at a
tree-planting event - Logo on lunch signage
- Recognition on social media, newsletter, and website
Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsorship — $500
- Logo on annual volunteer t-shirts
Volunteer Coffee Sponsorship – $250
- Provides coffee and breakfast for
volunteers at a tree-planting event - Logo on coffee signage
- Recognition on social media, newsletter, and website
In-Kind Donations
Trees Knoxville also welcomes in-kind contributions, including:
- Food and beverages for volunteer events
- Gently used vehicles and equipment
- Equipment rentals or donated labor for transporting trees
- Your support sustains the logistics and resources needed to grow and maintain Knoxville’s urban forest.
Become a Sponsor
We look forward to discussing your ideal level of support and to working together to build a greener Knoxville.
Thank you for considering a partnership with Trees Knoxville.