Tennessee Turfgrass Association | February/March 2024
This issue covers spotted lanternflies detected in Middle Tennessee. Also features the national champion tree program as well as TTA conference highlights.
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By Midhula Gireesh, Assistant Professor, Entomology and Plant Pathology Department, UT Extension | and Cindy Bilbrey, State Entomologist, Tennessee Department of Agriculture
In September 2023, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture confirmed detection of SLF in Davidson and Wilson Counties in middle Tennessee.
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By Jaq Payne | National Director of the Champion Tree Program
The National Champion Tree Program is seeking new ways to engage the creative minds of the public and convey the majesty of these gentle giants.
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Members, sponsors, vendors and educators joined to learn, socialize, honor award winners and prepare for another successful year.
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This year’s Environmental Stewardship award is presented to Gaylord Springs Golf Links located in Nashville, TN.
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This year’s Private Course of the year is The Honors Course, located in Ooltewah, TN.
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This year’s Public Course of the year is the Sevierville Golf Club located in Sevierville, TN.
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This year’s High School Field of the Year is Springfield High School football in Springfield, TN.
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This year’s Collegiate Field of the Year is the Player Development Complex at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.
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This year’s Municipal Sports Field of the Year is Jim Cartwright Field in Columbia, TN.
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This year’s Professional Field of the Year is First Horizon Park in Nashville TN.
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This year’s Legacy scholarship is awarded to Preston Pooler, son of Jason Pooler, owner of Tri-Turf Sod Farms in Paris, TN.
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This year’s Ernest Hardison Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Riley Ward.
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Check out the next issue of Tennessee Turfgrass for a Member Spotlight on Bob Hogan!
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