Trees of Celebration

Celebration Trees are planted between December and April each year at a predetermined location. This year, Celebration Trees will be planted at Tyson Park and Malcolm Martin Park.

We will work with you to select the tree species for planting based on the ‘Right Tree, Right Place’ urban forestry principle. 

Tree planting locations will be based on community needs and approval by the appropriate jurisdiction. If the interested party wants to attend the planting event, this will require advanced scheduling through the Trees Knoxville staff.

  • Celebration Tree Program

    For a $300 donation, an 8-12ft tall tree will be planted in a public space in Knox County. The donation covers the costs of purchasing, delivering, planting, watering, and maintaining the tree for a two-year establishment period. 

    You can request a specific tree species from Trees Knoxville’s community canopy list, but the final decision will be made based on “Right Tree, Right Place” principles.

To request your Celebration Tree, fill out this short form, and a member of staff will reach out to you soon.

All celebration tree donations receive the following:

  • A thank you note from Trees Knoxville acknowledging your donation, which is 100% tax-deductible. 

  • An option to have your celebration tree featured in our monthly newsletter, The Leaflet

  • An e-certificate can be emailed to the recipient, or you may print and send it. E-cards will be sent immediately. For an additional donation, a personalized card from Trees Knoxville will be sent to the recipient via USPS. 

  • Coming soon! Your celebration tree will be included in our Community Forest Explorer interactive map.

Request a Celebration Tree.