The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council, established in 1991, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to public awareness, understanding and improving Tennessee's urban forests.  The Council serves as a resource, catalyst and liaison concerning urban forestry issues within the state, region and nation.

• Board and Staff
• Membership
• TUFC History

Jennifer Smith, Executive Director
(615) 352-8985 - tufc@comcast.net

Benefits of Urban Forestry

• Cooler downtowns and neighborhoods
• Warmer homes and businesses in winter
• Reduces energy consumption
• Cleaner water and air resources
• Absorbs and blocks noise
• Provides wildlife habitat
• Reduces water runoff, prevents erosion and increases the water table
• Adds natural character to our cities and towns
• Enhances economic stability by helping to attract businesses and tourists
• Contributes to community cohesiveness and stability
• Gives human scale to the urban environment, softens buildings and screens harsh scenery