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Friday is Arbor Day in Tennessee

Feb 28, 2024 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro was among a list of Tennessee cities to be named a Tree City USA Community. In the Volunteer State, Arbor Day is officially celebrated.... Read More

10th Annual Statewide Event Gives Everyone a Chance to Plant

Nov 02, 2023 at 12:27 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms and in their communities during the 10th annual Tennessee Tree.... Read More

Dig Up Your Shrubs, Flowers and More to TRADE Them for FREE at the Plant Swap in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2023 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

A plant swap is coming up in Murfreesboro and the one-of-a-kind event will allow local residents the opportunity to trade their plant for a new plant. Plants that are accepted.... Read More

Free Bare-Root Tree Seedlings from the Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District

Mar 02, 2023 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Soil Conservation District will give away bare-root tree seedlings to Rutherford County landowners. Weather permitting, they.... Read More

MTE Named 2023 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation

Feb 15, 2023 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2023 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to urban forestry in the.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric's Tree Wise Program Sees Increase in School Participation

May 17, 2022 at 05:55 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) Each year during February and March, Middle Tennessee Electric brings its educational initiative, Tree Wise, to local schools to teach students abou.... Read More

The Rutherford County landowners can receive free bare-root tree seedlings

Mar 17, 2022 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Soil Conservation District will give away bare-root tree seedlings to Rutherford County landowners.If the weather is nice, they will set up outside the U.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Named 2022 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation

Mar 04, 2022 at 11:09 am by WGNS

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2022 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in t.... Read More

Crime of Tree Poaching Increasing

Sep 25, 2021 at 07:06 am by WGNS

With the rising costs of lumber, the crime of tree poaching is increasing. A Pikeville man has pleaded guilty to stealing timber from Bledsoe State Forest.In Ju.... Read More

Grant Award to Stimulate Tennessee Wood Products Success Internationally

Aug 03, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Funds to research exports of Tennessee’s hardwood will benefit the wood products industry statewide and strengthen international markets. The Tennessee Department of Agr.... Read More

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week May 23 - 29

May 25, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is May 23-29, 2021 and it’s a great time for citizens to familiarize themselves with the signs of infestation and learn how to protect a.... Read More

Timber Theft Cases Reported Across Tennessee

Apr 14, 2021 at 10:17 am by WGNS

Rising timber prices and the value of individual species have enticed thieves to steal timber across Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) urges forest land.... Read More

Largest Community Tree-Planting Event in America Set for March 20

Mar 11, 2021 at 02:11 pm by WGNS

In what organizers believe is the largest community tree planting event in America, thousands of volunteers have registered to plant more than 50,000 native trees including ev.... Read More

Thousands of Tennessee Residents Aim to Plant Native Trees on March 20th

Jan 15, 2021 at 11:11 am by WGNS

Tennessee residents are invited to beautify their properties and their communities by planting trees on “Tennessee Tree Day,” March 20, 2021. The effort is organiz.... Read More

Trees of Hope: You can be the reason someone has hope this holiday season

Dec 07, 2020 at 11:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Trees of Hope, the newest spin on an Angel Tree, are now spread across town. These 2ft tall, mini Christmas Trees showcase purple and teal orn.... Read More

Real Christmas trees can become dangerous projectiles if not properly secured

Nov 30, 2020 at 07:12 am by WGNS

This year, more than ever, families are likely eager to bring some holiday cheer to their lives. This could mean shopping (and doing so early) for a real Christmas tree. Howev.... Read More