(NEXSTAR) – In-N-Out is bringing along one of its most treasured traditions when it expands operations to Tennessee in the coming years: its distinctive palm trees.

The news comes about a year after members from In-N-Out’s social media team suggested that Tennessee’s climate might not support palm-inclusive landscaping.

“I can confirm that we will include our traditional crossed palms at our Tennessee locations,” a representative for In-N-Out confirmed in an email obtained by Nexstar.

The criss-crossing palm trees, which can be seen forming an “X” outside of most In-N-Out restaurants, were first planted at a California location in 1972.

“The founder of In-N-Out Burger, Harry Snyder, wanted to choose a symbol that would set In-N-Out apart from other restaurants,” a communications manage

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