From the President

It’s fall! Football season kicks off, the leaves begin to change and a chill is in the air. We have some big events coming up that we’ll discuss below. First, I want to take this opportunity to ask for your input. As you know, we do a monthly newsletter. If there are topics or items of interest that you would like to be included, please contact our Executive Director. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TNLAMcminnvilleTN and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tnla1905/ We publish information about events and topics there that may not be included in the newsletter or an email.

It’s time to get excited! Our Fall Classic the TNLA golf tournament is back on the Tennessee Golf Trail at the bucolic Fall Creek Falls Golf Course on Friday, October 17, from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You can contact our office at (931) 473-3951 or go to our website https://tnla.com/ and click on “Upcoming Events” to register online. Please sign up today and consider a hole sponsorship.

The grand finale awaits! TNGRO 2025 is back at the Farm Bureau Expo Center. There’s still time to secure your booth and be in the program, but the clock is ticking. As always, we love and promote our sponsors. Contact Danae at the number provided above or simply go online to secure your booth and hotel reservations with our group rates: https://tnla.com/TNGRO

Attention all nurserymen and landscapers who carry a chemical Private Applicator Certification card: you will need a minimum of three pesticide points to maintain your currency beyond June 2026. Here’s the good news: TNGRO is offering education where you can earn up to four points (yes, that is one more than the minimum required). The cost of the education course is $30. You can see the topics and speakers and get registered on the TNGRO website above.

As always, if you are willing to serve on the board or a committee we are seeking volunteers. I wish you all the best in the coming season. At TNLA we are hardworking people supporting hard working people in the green industry. See you soon!

Ozzy Lopez

TNLA President