You Won’t Believe This: 

Did you know there is a tree in Nashville that was alive when Issac Newton was alive?  (Yes - that Sir Issac Newton.  The guy from the 1600s.) That this tree is older than America?  That it was turning 50 during the Boston Tea Party?  Crazy right?  What's really crazy is that NES now wants to cut it down. If you want to help us fight back, please read this short letter.   Or better yet - spend 20 seconds signing the petition below and send to a friend or share on your socials.  

And If you are still reading - thank you!!! 

Here is our pitch:  We believe the character of our neighborhood - & some select "ancient" trees - should be protected.    That’s it.  That’s the mission. 

Sending out an SOS (#SaveOurSycamore)... 

This Sycamore is the tallest and likely oldest in the neighborhood.  Its healthy.  Its 300-years old.  And NES  has indicated it intends to remove the tree because it stands within 15 feet of a power line.   For now, our protests have given the tree a temporary stay of execution.  

For the tree nerds:  According to multiple local arborists, the tree is mature, vigorous, and not a danger to existing infrastructure. It’s a defining feature of the streetscape, and trees of this age and size provide irreplaceable canopy benefits—shade, stormwater management, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration, and aesthetic value—that cannot be quickly replaced by new trees. Its loss would permanently diminish the character of the block and the broader neighborhood canopy.

Importantly, our neighborhood is covered by a historic overlay that is intended to preserve the historic features and character of the homes and the surrounding environment. We believe this protective intent reasonably extends to significant mature trees that have long contributed to the historic setting and visual continuity of the district. Removing a tree of this age and stature would undermine the very qualities the overlay seeks to protect.

To give you an idea of how old this tree is, please review the following historical timeline:  

1703: St. Petersburg, Russia is Founded
1665: The Plague hits London 
1666: London's Great Fire 
1725: THIS TREE WAS BORN
1727: Death of Isaac Newton
1773: Boston Tea Party
1775: This Sycamore turns 50 YEARS OLD 
1776: USA! 
1779: Nashville was founded on Christmas Eve

Help us #SaveOurSycamore and Sign Below 

 

Update: 11/9/26 

What — Meet Councilman Clay Capp

When — 3:00 PM.  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 

Where — Bongo East Coffee Shop

Come express your concerns.  Bring a friend or neighbor