TTA Conference will be upon us soon!

By now you should have received information about future meetings and Commercial Sponsorship opportunities. I hope that this forward planning by your TVSTMA board members has encouraged many of you to take advantage of the sponsorship capabilities and attend as many meetings as possible.

Before we get into the slower pace of winter don’t forget about the TVSTMA West Tennessee Meeting at the WEST Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex on Wednesday, November 6th. The meeting will begin with registration opening at 9:00 a.m. CST and conclude at 2:00 p.m. CST. During this meeting we will find out what turf varieties are most available for sports fields and what is to come. I hope to see many of you there!

Another great event coming soon is the annual TTA Conference in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The event will begin on January 6th and end on January 8th. If you have not attended in the past I strongly encourage you to do so. This event is a great way to hear phenomenal speakers, see new equipment and products and support your local vendors. Do not delay — register today for this great event held by the TTA.

Hopefully all of you that overseeded were blessed with an abundance of healthy ryegrass or bluegrass by now. As we all know winter is right around the corner! Make sure you have taken the proper steps in preparing your fields for the possibility of harsh weather. If you are responsible for snow preparations/removal now is the time to make sure all of your equipment is ready to go. Don’t forget to be mindful of your salt distribution as it can have an impact on your plant health! Lastly, it is never too early to start formulating a plan for next year. There are always new technologies available to Turf Managers. Make sure you are up to date with the new products that can improve your facility.

Ben Hutton, TVSTMA President

Ben Hutton, TVSTMA President