We are a local Association working with government officials, universities and Tenn. Department of Agriculture to help each nursery be more productive and prominent within the industry.
Increase business opportunities through networking with other horticultural professionals.
Stay abreast of new innovations, products, government regulations, and professional development.
Strength in numbers and are more likely to be heard by Government Officials.
Help create scholarships to students in the horticulture field.
MTNA Member Benefits
MTNA keeps members abreast (or aware) of current problems and issues facing the industry.
MTNA keeps members abreast of new innovations, products & government regulation changes (via meetings, emails, phone calls) .
Required government posters are available (or provided as PDF’s). Labor, EPA & IRS
Provide opportunities for networking & professional development.
Nursery Field Day held bi-annually. New equipment, products, plants, research demos. Educational talks & displays. USDA, universities and allied industry heavily involved.
Members receive a discount to exhibit at trade show.
Membership Directory lists member contact and products provided. It includes ads. Distributed at trade shows and from the office.
Membership is listed on our website.
Members receive plant request lists from potential buyers through Association office.
Strength in numbers to be more likely heard by Government Officials.
MTNA has provided scholarships for 33 years to horticulture students in the area, including several actual members today.