Tree Sanctuary

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Make Your Home a Tree Sanctuary

Tree Sanctuary PlaqueAbout

The Tree Sanctuary program recognizes the efforts of private landowners to protect and preserve a diverse collection of trees.  An alternative to the Arboretum program for publicly accessible properties, the Tree Sanctuary designation is perfect for homeowners whose property inspires family, friends, and neighbors around them through exemplary tree stewardship.  We also encourage Tree Sanctuaries to open up their space to local garden clubs and tree enthusiasts.

Criteria

  • Identify 10+ distinct tree species with their scientific and common names
  • Submit an application with photos and a map
  • Sign a healthy yard pledge, which includes no topping, using a certified arborist and providing proper maintenance.

Certification Includes

Tree Sanctuary participants receive a Tennessee made outdoor plaque, subscription to our newsletter, and recognition on our website, social media pages, in our newsletter and at our conference (if desired).

Deadlines for Submission

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
  • Applications are processed and plaques are mailed within two months of application submission

Tree Sanctuary Certification Costs

  • Current TUFC Members: $75
  • Non-members: $125
  • Replacement of original plaque: $35

Program Guide for Homeowners

 

Watch this PBS special on a TUFC designated Tree Sanctuary

Tennessee Tree Sanctuaries

wdt_ID Name City Region # of Trees Year
1 Anonymous Memphis West Tennessee 20 2016
2 Walker Tree Sanctuary Ripley West Tennessee 36 2016
3 Orion Hill Tree Sanctuary Arlington West Tennessee 27 2018
4 Shawnee Waters Gallatin Middle Tennessee 120+ 2016
5 Marty and Kristin Shaw Tree Sanctuary Franklin Middle Tennessee 50+ 2017
6 Roger and Thorunn McCoy Tree Sanctuary Nashville Middle Tennessee 34 2017
7 Anonymous White House Middle Tennessee 21 2017
8 Frances and Roddie Peebles Tree Sanctuary Nashville Middle Tennessee 30 2018
9 William Worrall and Jim Gregory Tree Sanctuary Nashville Middle Tennessee 23 2018
10 Cortese Tree Sanctuary Knoxville East Tennessee 33+ 2016
11 Linden Craig and Mike Talley Tree Sanctuary Knoxville East Tennessee 16+ 2017
12 Douglas Airhart Tree Sanctuary Cookeville East Tennessee 18 2017
13 Anonymous Knoxville East Tennessee 17 2017
14 Ed and Suzanne Buck Tree Sanctuary Cookeville East Tennessee 22 2017
15 Bess and Tim Kearns Tree Sanctuary Franklin Middle Tennessee 30 2020
16 Meitra and Chris Aycock Tree Sanctuary Nashville Middle Tennessee 38 2020
17 Letson Tree Sanctuary Murfreesboro Middle Tennessee 11 2020
18 Buckley House Martin West Tennessee 38 2020
19 Wallrath Home Lakeland West Tennessee 13 2020
20 Clean Water Holler Knoxville East Tennessee 47 2020
21 Blackberry Meadows Murfreesboro Middle Tennessee 40 2020
22 Frank and Wendy Fish Tree Sanctuary Nashville Middle Tennessee 47 2020
23 Douglas and Laura Sterrett Tree Sanctuary Martin West Tennessee 106 2020
24 Fat Pony Farm Memphis West Tennessee 73 2020
25 Yearling Way Nashville Middle Tennessee 28 2020
26 Laura Galovits and Peter Dudley Tree Sanctuary Nashville Middle Tennessee 26 2020
27 Paula Blazier Welborn Tree Sanctuary Knoxville East Tennessee 59 2020
28 Judy and David Lee Tree Sanctuary Knoxville East Tennessee 35 2020
29 Rogers Family Farm Fairview Middle Tennessee 11 2020
30 The Caroline House Nashville Nashville Middle Tennessee 15 2020
31 Ries Woodland Maryville East Tennessee 130 2020
32 Berdelle Campbell Tree Sanctuary Nashville Middle Tennessee 62 2020
33 Highland Ave Tree Sanctuary Cleveland East Tennessee 20 2021
34 Sunset House Tree Sanctuary Knoxville East Tennessee 75 2021
35 Sisco Tree Sanctuary Knoxville East Tennessee 49 2021
36 Grayson Court West Meade Tree Sanctuary Nashville Middle Tennessee 200 2021
37 House of Conley Tullahoma Middle Tennessee 48 2022
38 Ann Hutton Hogue Tree Sanctuary Memphis West Tennessee 68 2022
39 Village of River Oaks Memphis West Tennessee 41 2022
40 Mt Olive Cemetery Tree Sanctuary Clarksville Middle Tennessee 1000 2022
Name City Region # of Trees Year