State of Tennessee is looking for its next Christmas tree for the Capitol

The Tennessee Department of General Services and the Office of the Governor are calling on Tennessee residents to help find the perfect Christmas tree for the State Capitol and to contribute ornaments for the decoration.

“Every year, Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition,
generosity throughout the holiday season,” said Governor Bill Lee. “As we prepare for
In the search for a Christmas tree, I invite the citizens of Tennessee to join us and work together.
to find an evergreen that embodies the spirit, unity and pride of Tennessee, as we
Prepare our hearts to receive the ultimate gift, the birth of Christ.”

The state is looking for a spruce (or similar) with a height between 30 and 40
foot high to serve as the Capitol's Christmas tree this year. Residents who wish
suggest a tree for consideration should provide photos of the tree together with
their contact details and the location of the tree [email protected].

In addition to the tree search, the state invites Tennessee citizens to donate ornaments
symbolic of Tennessee or their local community to decorate the Capitol Christmas
Tree.

Those interested in donating an ornament should provide the following:
Information about the ornament:

• Individual or group name
• Postal address
• E-mail address
• A brief description of the ornament and its meaning

Tennessee residents may mail their jewelry and this information to:

CHRISTMAS IN JULY
TN TOWER, DAVIDSON ROOM
312 ROSA L. PARKS AVE, 2ND FLOOR
NASHVILLE, TN 37243

Although not all ornaments can be used this year, the state is keeping donations for
potential use in subsequent years.

The selected tree will be lit by Governor Lee during the annual Christmas celebration.
Tree lighting ceremony as part of the Christmas celebration in the Capitol on
Monday, December 2nd, after Thanksgiving.

This initiative offers Tennessee residents a unique opportunity to participate in
a popular holiday tradition and show your pride in your state.