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Tennessee Forestry Nursery Opens for Tree Seedling Orders Sept. 1

Tennessee Division of Forestry begins accepting tree seedling orders on September 1, 2026.

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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry's East Tennessee Nursery will open for tree seedling orders at 9 a.m. ET on September 1, 2026. [1] More than three dozen native hardwood, pine, and shrub species will be available for purchase, including species suited to streambank restoration. [2] Orders will be accepted through 5 p.m. ET March 15, 2027, or while supplies last. [3] State Forester Heather Slayton said that efforts to plant trees contribute to the resilience of Tennessee's forests and the stabilization and revitalization of streambanks heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. [4] Asheville, North Carolina, is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and features a strong city center, unique neighborhoods, and an airport suitable for family getaways. [5] Downtown Asheville offers family-friendly attractions including the Asheville Pinball Museum, the Museum of Science, the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, and the Grove Arcade. [6] The Biltmore Estate, a National Historic Landmark dating back to 1889, spans 8,000 acres and includes 250 rooms within its 175,000-square-foot mansion. [7] Pritchard Park and Pack Square Park are located within walking distance of downtown Asheville, providing green space and splash pads for children. [8]
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  1. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry's East Tennessee Nursery will open for tree seedling orders at 9 a.m. ET on September 1, 2026. · Morning Ag Clips
  2. More than three dozen native hardwood, pine, and shrub species will be available for purchase, including species suited to streambank restoration. · Morning Ag Clips
  3. Orders will be accepted through 5 p.m. ET March 15, 2027, or while supplies last. · Morning Ag Clips
  4. State Forester Heather Slayton said that efforts to plant trees contribute to the resilience of Tennessee's forests and the stabilization and revitalization of streambanks heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. · Morning Ag Clips
  5. Asheville, North Carolina, is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and features a strong city center, unique neighborhoods, and an airport suitable for family getaways. · Islands
  6. Downtown Asheville offers family-friendly attractions including the Asheville Pinball Museum, the Museum of Science, the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, and the Grove Arcade. · Islands
  7. The Biltmore Estate, a National Historic Landmark dating back to 1889, spans 8,000 acres and includes 250 rooms within its 175,000-square-foot mansion. · Islands
  8. Pritchard Park and Pack Square Park are located within walking distance of downtown Asheville, providing green space and splash pads for children. · Islands
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