Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=CVtQMdkSyBN Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tennessee families return to REAL trees [fbn4yGZWsw4] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT As artificial Christmas tree prices rise nationwide, more Tennessee families are turning to local farms for real trees, and some farms are reporting their busiest season in years. Country Lane Christmas Tree Farm in Springfield recorded its busiest day in five years on Black Friday, according to owners Michelle and Jonathan Lane. “Yes, today has definitely been the busiest day in the past five years,” Michelle Lane said. According to the American Christmas Tree Association, artificial trees cost 10% to 15% more this season. Executive Director Jami Warner said tariffs have impacted the market, as many artificial trees are imported from China. _______________ Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe! WZTV on Facebook: WZTV on X: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 615.369.1717 Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow. #WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending ZxB3FZHf1hc bZe7Bqce4b7 M0iIth8dFv3 rKpH4CT8O4A XKRaNc0Jvc5 tWgPbug1InJ
As artificial Christmas tree prices rise nationwide, more Tennessee families are turning to local farms for real trees, and some farms are reporting their busiest season in years. Country Lane Christmas Tree Farm in Springfield recorded its busiest day in five years on Black Friday, according to owners Michelle and Jonathan Lane. “Yes, today has definitely been the busiest day in the past five years,” Michelle Lane said. According to the American Christmas Tree Association, artificial trees cost 10% to 15% more this season. Executive Director Jami Warner said tariffs have impacted the market, as many artificial trees are imported from China. _______________ Follow! Like! Share! Subscribe! WZTV on Facebook: WZTV on X: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 615.369.1717 Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyrna, College Grove, Thompson’s Station, Centerville, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, Manchester, McMinnville, Smithville, Sparta, Cookeville, Hohenwald, Waverly, Camden, Paris, Lafayette, Portland, and in Kentucky, Russelville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Alvaton, Scottsville, Hopkinsville, Glasgow. #WZTV #fox17news #foxnashville #nashville #tennessee #tn #middletn #localnews #breakingnews #trending ZxB3FZHf1hc bZe7Bqce4b7 M0iIth8dFv3 rKpH4CT8O4A XKRaNc0Jvc5 tWgPbug1InJ