though the Tennessee Invasive Plant Council lists the Bradford/callery pear tree at an established threat level. Even so, if the smell or the thorny branches or just the sight of them everywhere ...

A resolution in the House would force the University of Tennessee Institute ... for local wildlife. The trees also pose a danger to farmers because of their sharp thorns, which can hurt livestock ...

However, some lawmakers highlight that these trees are bad for Tennessee. The Bradford pear tree, already banned in three states, is now under scrutiny in Tennessee. Rep. Clay Doggett (R-Pulaski ...

According to the National Park Service website, “folklore tells us” that President Andrew Jackson brought the tree’s seeds from his home near Nashville, Tennessee. It was apparently planted ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Thousands of trees were distributed statewide as part of the Tennessee Tree Day initiative. Here in Knoxville, the group "Keep Knoxville Beautiful" helped give away more than ...