A tree in Mableton will be this year’s Macy’s Great Tree. Atlanta’s most recognized Christmas tree was cut on Nov. 8, and transported to Macy’s at Lenox Square in preparation for the 65th Annual Great Tree Lighting. The Tree is from the home of the late James Thomas (J.T.) Green and Freddie Green, J.T.’s widow. The family includes her three sons, Tommy, Perry and Rick; her daughters-in-law, Janet, Patsy and Kathy; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
After the tree felling, the white pine was transported and will be placed on the roof of Macy’s atLenox Squareon Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. As one ofAtlanta’s most beloved traditions, the Great Tree Lighting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 22, at the Macy’s atLenox Square.
The Lighting of the Macy’s Great Tree celebration promises to be a memorable one, with Trace Adkins, Chris Mann and Cymphonique Miller as well as the Macy’s All-Star Choir taking the stage at Lenox Square Mall for the Macy’s Great Tree Lighting on Thanksgiving Night, Thursday, Nov. 22. The pre-show kicks off the evening with behind the scenes interviews and special performances at 6:15 p.m. The Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Show will begin promptly at 7 p.m. It will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks finale – the perfect way to usher in the holiday season!
