Paris, Tenn.–A total of 400 native trees were handed out this morning at the annual ‘Rooted in Paris’ free tree giveaway at Eiffel Tower Park. This year’s giveaway featured a variety of native species well suited for our region, including Baldcypress, Black Gum, Bur Oak, Eastern Redbud, Eastern White Pine, Elderberry, Northern Red Oak, Pecan, River Birch, and Smooth Sumac. Sponsored by city of Paris and Paris BPU. In photo, City Stormwater Manager Caleb Murnane helps people pick out the trees they want. Shannon McFarlin photo.