Give a living tribute that grows for generations.
Trees are more than beautiful additions to our communities. They provide shade, clean our air and water, support wildlife, store carbon, and create healthier places for people and nature. Through Tennessee Environmental Council’s Tribute Tree Program, you can plant a living legacy in honor or memory of someone special, or celebrate a meaningful moment with a gift that gives back to Tennessee. Your gift helps TEC plant and care for native trees at restoration sites, schools, parks, and other community spaces across Tennessee.
Why Gift a Tribute Tree?
Honor Someone Special
Celebrate a loved one, friend, teacher, mentor, colleague, or family member with a living tribute that will grow for generations.
Celebrate a Milestone
Mark a birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation, retirement, or other meaningful occasion with a gift that keeps growing.
Create a Lasting Legacy
A tree changes with the seasons and becomes part of the landscape for years to come—creating a lasting reminder of someone or something special.
Give Back to Tennessee
Your gift supports the planting of native trees that provide wildlife habitat, protect waterways, reduce erosion, store carbon, and strengthen Tennessee communities.
Gift a Tribute Tree
A simple gift with a lasting impact
TEC will select the tree species and size, plant the tree at an appropriate restoration, school, park, or community site in Tennessee, and provide a certificate of donation and recognition.
A personalized living tribute
Choose from available 1-inch-caliper native tree species, with a commemorative plaque placed at the tree to recognize the honoree, along with planting confirmation, project information, and a photo of the planted tree at a TEC restoration, school, park, or community site.
