Replant Clarksville Adds 300 New Trees to CMCSS School Grounds

Local nonprofit partners with schools to boost urban tree canopy

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Replant Clarksville, a local nonprofit, recently completed the installation of 300 native trees across seven Clarksville-Montgomery County School System campuses, as well as additional plantings at Civitan Park, totaling 350 new trees this season.

Why it matters

The tree-planting initiative aims to restore Clarksville's urban tree canopy, which provides environmental benefits like improved air quality, reduced energy costs, and stormwater management. The partnership between Replant Clarksville and the school district helps bring these advantages to school communities.

The details

Replant Clarksville chose to plant large, mature trees that would have an immediate visual impact. The organization worked closely with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) and experts from Austin Peay State University to select the best locations for the new trees, which were planted during the dormant winter months to reduce transplant shock.

  • In December 2025 and January 2026, trees were planted at seven CMCSS campuses.
  • Replant Clarksville has installed a total of 350 trees this season, including the 300 at CMCSS schools and additional plantings at Civitan Park.

The players

Replant Clarksville

A local nonprofit organization focused on restoring Clarksville's urban tree canopy.

Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)

The public school district that partnered with Replant Clarksville to host the tree-planting initiative on its campuses.

Jeff Robinson

The president of Replant Clarksville.

Michelle Rogers

A faculty member at the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for Field Biology and a board member who helped found Replant Clarksville.

Wes Powell

The director of Landscaping and Grounds at Austin Peay State University, who also manages the APSU Arboretum and is a board member of Replant Clarksville.

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What they’re saying

“We chose to plant large trees that will have a big visual impact right away.”

— Jeff Robinson, President of Replant Clarksville (clarksvillenow.com)

“We also want to thank APSU for contributing expertise to make restoring the Clarksville canopy possible.”

— Michelle Rogers, Faculty, Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for Field Biology (clarksvillenow.com)

“Planting trees while they are dormant, without leaves, reduces transplant shock. The tree can focus its energy on growing roots in winter, increasing survival rates when growing season comes.”

— Wes Powell, Director of Landscaping and Grounds, Austin Peay State University (clarksvillenow.com)

What’s next

Replant Clarksville and CMCSS plan to continue their partnership to plant more trees on school campuses in the future.

The takeaway

The successful collaboration between Replant Clarksville and the local school district demonstrates how community-driven initiatives can make a tangible impact on improving the urban environment and providing educational opportunities for students.