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Our Shade is Cool campaign is planting native shade trees in Midtown Memphis. Glad to help create a healthier place for moms and their children.

A major new study makes one thing impossible to ignore: when pregnant moms live around more trees and green space, their children have better early brain and behavioral development. And the biggest gains show up in neighborhoods facing the most stress, pollution, and heat. That hits home for Tennessee. Cities like Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, and even fast‑growing suburbs are getting hotter, louder, and harder on families every year. Greening these communities isn’t just about shade or beauty — it’s about protecting pregnant moms, giving Tennessee kids a stronger start, and closing long‑standing health gaps. If we want healthier children and healthier neighborhoods, planting and protecting trees is one of the smartest, simplest steps we can take right now.

This message brought to you by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. For more information, visit https://tufc.com/. To become a member, click https://tufc.com/membership/.

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