House Joint Resolution 89, sponsored by Freeman, designates March 15, 2025, as "Tennessee Tree Day" to celebrate the state's rich biodiversity and the importance of its tree canopy. The resolution highlights the benefits of trees to Tennessee's economy, communities, and overall quality of life, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges posed by human development and natural disasters that lead to tree loss. It emphasizes the need for community engagement in tree planting and recognizes the efforts of the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC), which has successfully organized large-scale tree planting events since 2007, resulting in over one million native trees planted across all ninety-five counties.

On this designated day, the TEC plans to mobilize thousands of volunteers to plant more than 100,000 native trees, reinforcing the collaborative efforts with various organizations, including the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and local community groups. The resolution commends the TEC for its leadership in these initiatives and its commitment to providing tree seedlings and educational resources to support community involvement.