The Real Christmas Tree Board reported in a news release that in 2024 there will be a real Christmas tree for everyone who wants one. For the third year in a row, those who “grow and know” project sales will be steady and that wholesale prices will be flat.
While there was a shortage of trees for a number of years due to the pandemic, this year 20% of those responding to the research being done by the Real Christmas Tree Board anticipate selling more trees than they did in the preceding year.
Despite concerns about the possibility of reduced consumer spending due to inflation, Marsha Grey, Executive Director of the Real Christmas Tree Board, believes that the industry is both resilient and consistent.
“We meet demand,” she said. “We sell what we harvest. And we keep planning a decade ahead.”
Just like last year, most of those wanting to buy a real Christmas tree will find one at the first place they go looking for a tree. The number of people buying a real tree for the first time is also expected to increase this year.
“Getting a real Christmas tree provides the memory-making experience that parents are looking for,” said Gray. “Plus, they get to enjoy the wonderful real Christmas tree scent that is a top reason first-time-buyers say they’ll go real this year.”
Below are a number of places to go in and near Cheatham County to find a real Christmas tree this year:
Big Sky Farm
264 North Centerpoint Road
Portland, Tennessee
(615) 826-3200
Hours:
Gift Shop Opens on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. beginning November 9
Tree buying will begin on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 27, 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
November 29 and 30, December 7 and 8, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
December 1, 6 and 8, 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Additional days may be added.
Begun by Justin and Lyn Diel in 1999, they cut their first tree in 2004 and they have enjoyed working side by side on the farm ever since. From enjoying the great outdoors to creating hand tied bows for their signature wreaths to helping families create lasting memories, the Diels love to share their passion for the holidays with their customers. It is a family affair with the help of their three children, their children’s spouses and their grandchildren.
Make sure to visit their farm store and enjoy hot cocoa and apple cider. They will be offering Cut Trees, Pre-Cut Trees and Living Christmas Trees in containers. Tree Varieties include White Pine, Norway Spruce, Fraser Fir, Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice and Colorado Blue Spruce. Wreaths, Roping, Garland and Greenery are also available.
Their goal is to provide high quality products and an awesome experience for everyone who visits their farm.
Big Sky at Night event on December 7 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Country Lane Christmas Trees
2518 Battle Creek Road
Springfield, Tennessee
http://countrylanechristmastreefarm.com/
Hours: November 26, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
November 29, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Fridays and Sundays: 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Last Day for the Season, Sunday, December 15, 2024
Established in 2021, Country Lane Christmas Tree Farm is owned and operated by Jonathan and Michelle Lane. Jonathan is a veteran of the United States Navy, currently also working for Precision Garage Doors, and Michelle is a Registered Nurse. They have grown Christmas trees since 2018.
They offer locally grown White Pine, Eastern Pine, Norway Spruce, Murry Cypress, Leland Cypress and Cedar trees, as well as pre-cut Fraser, Douglas and Noble Firs.
Sample some of their hot cocoa or hot cider while strolling through the trees, and be sure the young ones drop their “Letters to Santa” in their special magical mailbox. They will open for the season beginning on November 23 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a special wreath making class from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Erin’s Farm
7000 Hodges Road
Cunningham, Tennessee
931 980-3985
Hours: November 23, 10:00 until 2:00 p.m., choose and cut only, no activities
November 29, 30 and December 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
December 6, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Established by Gary and Linda Hamm in 1991, this first-generation organic family farm is open for old fashioned Christmas tree cutting. While cutting a tree, families can enjoy a warm fire, hay rides, hot chocolate and the beauty of nature. A food truck will be on site on the weekends.
They grow White, Scotch and Virginia pines. Make sure to bring straps to secure your tree to the top of your car, and you can bring your own saw or use one provided.
Opening on November 23 for choose and cut only, there will be hayrides and hot beverages the rest of the season. Winterfest will occur on November 30, and there will be a wreath making workshop on December 6. There will be no hayrides or hot chocolate on the final weekend, and days are subject to change based on inventory.
Kandi Kane Christmas Tree Farm
2950 North Hinton Road
Clarksville, Tennessee
931-216-3931
Hours: Opening Saturday, November 23,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 23 until December 10.
Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Sundays, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Located on the border between Cheatham and Montgomery County, Kandi Kane Christmas Tree Farm was established in 2015 by Scott and Kathey Staggs, a retired military couple. They fell in love with the area when they arrived in 2000, and decided to make it their permanent home when Scott retired as a disabled veteran from the Army in 2010 after 23 years. Buying a Christmas Tree Farm was a dream come true. It gave them a chance to learn and grow right along with the trees.
They grow mainly Blue Spruce and Norway Spruce, but also have planted Canaan Firs and Murray Cypress recently. This will be their first year of Choose and Cut Blue Spruce. They will also have pre-cut Douglas, Fraser and Canaan firs.
Their gift shop and gourmet popcorn and sweet treat shop will be open for the 2024 Christmas season. Entertainment for kids includes a playground and crafting, as well as a Christmas themed lighted trail for their hayride through the trees. They also take appointments for family Christmas photos.
Other places to find live trees in the area:
Walmart Ashland City, 1626 Highway 70 South, (615) 792-7720
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