{"id":14129,"date":"2018-12-01T23:00:41","date_gmt":"2018-12-02T05:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=14129"},"modified":"2018-12-01T19:29:50","modified_gmt":"2018-12-02T01:29:50","slug":"nothing-says-holiday-like-a-trip-to-the-christmas-tree-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2018\/12\/01\/nothing-says-holiday-like-a-trip-to-the-christmas-tree-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"Nothing Says Holiday Like a Trip to the Christmas Tree Farm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Tennessee Department of Agriculture<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-407377\" title=\"Tennessee Department of Agriculture\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Tennessee-Department-of-Agriculture.jpg\" alt=\"Tennessee Department of Agriculture\" width=\"250\" height=\"101\">Nashville, TN <\/strong>&#8211; Christmas is just around the corner, which means now is the time to start planning a trip to a local tree farm says the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. As the cool, crisp air draws near, a visit to the farm is the perfect outdoor adventure to generate some holiday spirit and family fun.<\/p>\n<p>Many farms sell Christmas trees between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, with some starting as soon as November 17th.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_98696\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/christmastreefarm-e1322885779853.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98696\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-98696\" title=\"A Christmas Tree Farm\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/christmastreefarm-480x360.jpg\" alt=\"A Christmas Tree Farm\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-98696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Christmas Tree Farm<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Regardless of when you visit, local producers recommend you call for availability before you go.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou want to find a tree that has a nice shape with one point at the top,\u201d Fentress County\u2019s Sycamore Springs Farm owner Lyna Pennycuff said. \u201cThe best trees have dense needles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Even though some trees were stressed during last year\u2019s winter, there are still plenty of picture-perfect Christmas trees to choose from this season.<\/p>\n<p>If you have never been to a Christmas tree farm, the process is easy and fun. \u201cWhen customers arrive, they will be given a band saw and a tree sled to cut the perfect Christmas tree from the farm,\u201d Pennycuff said.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t want to cut down a tree yourself? Many farms offer pre-cut trees. Once you have picked your favorite tree, farmers like the Pennycuffs use their \u201ctree dancer\u201d to shake loose needles. They also bale and help load your tree for a stress-free ride home. Calling ahead to make sure you bring the right tools, including straps to secure your tree, is always recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you aren\u2019t looking for a fresh Christmas tree, many tree farms offer other fun activities for the whole family. Whether you\u2019re hoping to get a picture with Santa Claus, take a hike through the trails, or stroll through the gift shop, you will make memories that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.picktnproducts.org\/\" title=\"PTP Link\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.PickTNProducts.org<\/a> or use the free Pick Tennessee mobile app to find a local Christmas tree farm near you. Follow \u201cPickTNProducts\u201d on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to learn more about local activities, seasonal recipes, and products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tennessee Department of Agriculture Nashville, TN &#8211; Christmas is just around the corner, which means now is the time to start planning a trip to a local tree farm says the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. 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