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Committee hears plans for Nashville Downtown Arboretum; dedication set for May 20
Summary
The Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee received a presentation on a planned downtown arboretum that organizers say will include more than 60 tree species, labeled specimens with QR codes, and 24/7 public access. Partners said a public dedication is planned for May 20 at Riverfront Park.
On April 1, 2025, the Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee heard a presentation about the planned Nashville Downtown Arboretum, a public tree collection organizers said will be certified at level 2 by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council and include more than 60 distinct tree species.
The arboretum, organizers said, will be located inside the downtown interstate loop and south of Jefferson Street, with specimens placed in the public right of way so they are accessible 24 hours a day. "We will be a level 2. Which means that we will have over 60 species, distinct species of trees, showcased within the arboretum," said Lisa Haller, a member of the downtown Arboretum project team.
Why it matters: Committee members were told the project is…
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