Evergreen TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS PROVIDE ACRES OF MEMORY-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES
STORY BY JESSICA MOZO PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF ADKINS
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ure, you could stop by your nearest department store this holiday season and pick out a festive artificial Christmas tree, pre-lit with twinkling lights you don’t even have to fool with putting on. But if you want to make a memory that will last a lifetime – and support local agriculture while you’re at it – pack the family in the car and head for one of Tennessee’s numerous Christmas tree farms. “Natural Christmas trees are completely recyclable and are close to home, waiting to be transported only from the farm to your living room, leaving a carbon footprint of just about nothing,” says Rob Beets, Tennessee Department of Agriculture horticulture marketing specialist. And just as important as helping the environment and supporting local agriculture is experiencing the holiday tradition with your family. “It’s a great opportunity for kids to get out and do something fun with their parents,” says Jerry Martin, who opened a Montgomery County tree farm called Santa’s Place with his wife, Patti, in 2001. “So many kids just stay indoors and play video games these
Tree-riffic Farms • ARCY Acres Christmas Tree Farm (931) 788-0455 www.arcyacres.com • Duncan Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Shop (731) 645-5769 www.duncanchristmas treefarm.com • Santa’s Place (931) 920-2744 Please call ahead before traveling long distances.
Elizabeth and Shawn Heath hunt for a Christmas tree at Santa’s Place in Montgomery County. tnhomeandfarm.com
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