Brentwood Tree Board to Host Popular Arbor Day Celebration on March 28

Published on February 18, 2026

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Brentwood Tree Board will host its popular Arbor Day celebration from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library.

The theme for this year’s poster and writing contests, which pays tribute to the country's 250th anniversary, is “Celebrating the Roots of Our Nation.”

“Our Arbor Day celebration continues to be one of the most popular annual events hosted in this community, and the Brentwood Tree Board works hard to make sure this day is always a success,” Lynn Tucker, chair of the Tree Board, said. “I hope to see everyone again as we celebrate Brentwood’s commitment to trees and the environment.”

Brentwood’s 2026 Arbor Day will feature:

• A “Celebrating the Roots of Our Nation” poster contest for local elementary and middle school students.
• A “Celebrating the Roots of Our Nation” writing contest for local high school students.
• An acorn contest, where participants guess the number of acorns in a jar.

Like previous celebrations, Brentwood’s 2026 Arbor Day will have different environmental-related vendors, free tree seedlings, free food, and free ice cream.