Big Old Tree Contest 2022
Miriam Mimms
Tree-mendous news! Is there a favorite big old tree in your life? One that shades your home or inspires awe as you drive past it on the way to work or school? Nashville Tree Foundation’s annual Big Old Tree Contest is back for its 35th year, and we need YOUR help to find Nashville’s most awe-inspiring trees.
The Big Old Tree Contest is one of NTF’s most popular and longest running programs. The contest fosters appreciation for the importance of trees by engaging Nashvillians in identifying our city’s largest trees. Every day our city’s mature tree canopy provides the public benefits by cleaning our air and water, providing lower utility bills, reducing carbon emissions from vehicles, providing cooler climates, and giving shelter and food to wildlife.
Trees of any species in Davidson County can be nominated by any person. The trees can be on the property of the nominator, a neighbor, friend, or stranger, or on public property. The owner's permission is suggested but not required. Nashville Tree Foundation is the only organization in Middle Tennessee that awards trees with tree tags. Winners are judged by circumference, height and crown spread.
Deadline for entries in the Big Old Tree Contest is August 31, 2022. Winners will be announced later this fall at our Tree Spree celebration. The contest and event are free and open to the public.
To view contest guidelines, entry forms and previous winners, visit www.nashvilletreefoundation.org/botc.
For more information, contact:
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