Dogwood Arts Launched Annual Tree Planting Campaign
Local businesses and residents can purchase discounted trees to support the region's long-standing landscaping tradition.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Dogwood Arts has launched its annual Bazillion Blooms tree planting initiative, marking a milestone of 20,000 trees planted in East Tennessee since the program began in 2009. Orders for bare-root dogwood trees are currently open to the public through November 3, 2026.
Why it matters
The initiative encourages widespread regional tree planting to preserve local natural beauty, a tradition that traces its roots back to the establishment of the first Knoxville Dogwood Trail in 1955. For operators, participating in such programs often aligns with local corporate social responsibility goals and site beautification efforts.
Dogwood Arts has surpassed 20,000 trees planted across East Tennessee since the Bazillion Blooms program began in 2009. Bare-root trees are priced at $25 each, or $20 per unit when ordering five or more.
The players
Dogwood Arts
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on regional arts and environmental preservation through programs like the Bazillion Blooms tree planting initiative.
Keep Knoxville Beautiful
A local environmental organization that oversees the Orchid Awards to recognize community beautification and conservation efforts.
The details
Participants can purchase bare-root trees online or by phone before the November 3, 2026 deadline. Purchased trees must be retrieved from the Dogwood Arts warehouse located at 2200 Nadine Street in Knoxville. The organization is currently recognized for its efforts, holding a nomination for a 2026 Orchid Award from Keep Knoxville Beautiful.
Timeline
1955: First Dogwood Trail established in Knoxville.
2009: Bazillion Blooms program launched.
November 3, 2026: Deadline for submitting tree orders.
November 19-21, 2026: Scheduled pickup dates at the Knoxville warehouse.
Market Landscape
The Bazillion Blooms initiative serves as an expansion of the regional landscaping standard set by the 1955 establishment of the first Knoxville Dogwood Trail. The program effectively manages the local urban canopy by transitioning a historically curated trail concept into a broad-based, private-sector participation model.
Business operators looking to improve property aesthetics should factor in the $20-per-tree bulk pricing for orders of five or more units. Ensure logistics are coordinated for the mandatory pickup window at the Nadine Street warehouse in November to avoid forfeited orders.
The takeaway
The Bazillion Blooms program offers an accessible mechanism for businesses to invest in regional aesthetics while leveraging bulk pricing tiers. Operators should calendar the November 3, 2026, order deadline and ensure that the November 19-21, 2026, pickup dates fit within their operational capacity.
What happens next
Orders for trees must be submitted by November 3, 2026, with mandatory physical pickup scheduled for November 19, November 20, and November 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on community-focused initiatives in the area, see our Philanthropy section.
More information
To place an order or view current availability, visit the Bazillion Blooms tree order site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WIVK-FM.
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