# Tennessee Vegetation Management Association > Vegetation Management Network in Tennessee ## Pages - [Resources](https://tvmaweb.com/resources/): TVMA Links EPA Heartland Tree Alliance International Society of Arboriculture Rise TDOT Tennessee. gov/Agriculture Tennessee Urban Forestry Council - [Gallery](https://tvmaweb.com/gallery/) - [Board Members](https://tvmaweb.com/board-members/): 2025 TVMA Board Members: Board Position Name Company President Blake Gillespie Dickson Electric-ACRT Vice President Kenny Crenshaw dos Pistolos Past... - [Sponsors](https://tvmaweb.com/sponsors/): Thank you, Conference Sponsors, for your assistance in making our meeting a HUGE success! Platinum Level 2026 TVMA Conference Sponsors... - [Scholarships](https://tvmaweb.com/scholarships/): Download the Application Form here: Scholarship Application TENNESSEE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (TVMA) 2026 Scholarships TVMA proudly provides two $2,500 scholarships... - [Annual Meeting](https://tvmaweb.com/annual-meeting/): 2026 Annual TVMA Meeting DATES: Meeting begins on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 Please... - [In the News](https://tvmaweb.com/in-the-news/) - [Home](https://tvmaweb.com/): Who We Are Our Mission TVMA was established to bring together persons interested in vegetation management in the state of... - [Contact Us](https://tvmaweb.com/contact/) - [About](https://tvmaweb.com/about/): The Tennessee Vegetation Management Association is established to bring together persons interested in vegetation management in the state of Tennessee.... ## Posts - [Welcome to Our New Website](https://tvmaweb.com/uncategorized/hello-world/): We are excited to launch our new website. Please let us know what you think # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2022-10-21 - Modified: 2022-10-21 - URL: https://tvmaweb.com/resources/ TVMA Links EPA Heartland Tree Alliance International Society of Arboriculture Rise TDOT Tennessee. gov/Agriculture Tennessee Urban Forestry Council - Published: 2022-10-07 - Modified: 2026-07-14 - URL: https://tvmaweb.com/board-members/ 2025 TVMA Board Members: Board PositionNameCompanyPresidentBlake GillespieDickson Electric-ACRTVice PresidentKenny Crenshawdos PistolosPast PresidentJonathan RossSuperior Forestry ServicesSecretary/TreasurerAdam MorganChemPro ServicesAdministrationLinda WilliamsAcademicKim BrownUniversity of TennesseeAdvisoryGueth BraddockEnvuAquaticCarl DellaTorreOrion SolutionsChemicalVacantIndustryVacantMechanicalSabrina SmithsonDickson Tree ServiceRegulatoryBonnie Voyles PotterTennessee Department of AgricultureTransportationJessica BickelTennessee Department of TransportationUtilityRoy HarverSequachee Valley Electric Cooperative - Published: 2022-10-07 - Modified: 2026-07-14 - URL: https://tvmaweb.com/sponsors/ Thank you, Conference Sponsors, for your assistance in making our meeting a HUGE success! Platinum Level 2026 TVMA Conference Sponsors CompanyWebsite (if applicable)Asplundh Tree Expert, LLChttps://asplundh. com/ChemPro Services, Inc. http://www. chemproservices. com/dos Pistoloshttps://dospistolos. com/ENVU Vegetation Managementhttps://www. us. envu. com/Kendall Vegetation Managementhttps://www. kendallco. net/Middle Tennessee Electrichttps://mte. com/Nutrien Solutionshttps://nutrienagsolutions. com/Outdoor SolutionsTownsend/GunnisonWA Kendall Gold Level 2026 TVMA Conference Sponsors CompanyWebsite (if applicable)Alligarehttps://www. forestrydistributing. com/alligareBird Electric Enterpriseshttps://birdelectricinc. com/Corteva Agrisciencehttps://www. corteva. us/Dark Horse VegetationManagementDickson Tree ServiceEDKOhttps://edkollc. com/Helena Agrihttps://www. helenaagri. com/Livewire AviationOpterra Solutionshttps://opterrasolutions. com/Progressive Solutions LLChttps://progressivesolutions. net/SSI Maxim of Tennesseehttps://www. ssimaxim. com/Superior ForestryTrees, LLChttps://trees-llc. com/Wolf Tree, Inc. https://www. wolftreeinc. com/Wright Tree Servicehttps://www. wrighttree. com/Xylem Tree Expertshttps://www. xylemtree. com/ Silver Level 2026 TVMA Conference Sponsors CompanyWebsite (if applicable)Green Point AgGS4TreesIndustrial Helicopters, LLChttps://industrialaviation. com/Optix TechnologiesOrion Solutionsorionivm. comPLMProSolutionshttps://www. ourprosolutions. com/ - Published: 2022-10-07 - Modified: 2025-02-25 - URL: https://tvmaweb.com/scholarships/ Download the Application Form here: Scholarship Application TENNESSEE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (TVMA) 2026 Scholarships TVMA proudly provides two $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing a higher education in a field related to the green industry (Arboriculture, Forestry, Agriculture Science, etc. ) and/or outstanding children/grandchildren students to two members of the Tennessee Vegetation Management Association studying at a college or university. Recipient(s) will be selected by a committee of TVMA members, appointed by the President, and will receive the following: A certificate commemorating the award $2,500 cash scholarship Invitation to attend the Annual Conference A one-year paid student membership to TVMA Eligibility: At the time of application, the applicant must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited College or University, or be the child or grandchild of a current member of the Tennessee Vegetation Management Association in good standing. The applicant may be enrolled in any curriculum, but must be enrolled in the semester directly following the semester in which the scholarship was awarded. Master and Doctoral candidates may also apply. This scholarship is awarded without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap status. All applicants must be citizens of the United States of American. Each applicant is personally responsible for meeting all application requirements and deadlines. Recipients may not transfer to another institution or field of study during the award year except by prior notification of the Scholarship Selection Committee. Selection Criteria are as Follows: Scholarship (50%) - Diversity and difficulty of course work taken, grade point... - Published: 2022-10-07 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://tvmaweb.com/annual-meeting/ 2026 Annual TVMA Meeting DATES: Meeting begins on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 Please join us for the 2026 TVMA Conference Tuesday, October 6th and Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 at the Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin, Tennessee. We have a great line up of speakers to go over the newest items in the industry. We look forward to seeing you there again this year! Conference Registration: Click Here to Register Hotel Reservations Franklin Marriott Cool Springs TN Vegetation Management Association Hotel offering your special group rate: 171. 00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Friday, September 11, 2026 Start Date: Monday, October 05, 2026 End Date: Wednesday, October 07, 2026 DRAFT AGENDA 2026: - Published: 2022-01-11 - Modified: 2026-07-14 - URL: https://tvmaweb.com/ Tennessee Vegetation Management Association Established to encourage proper use of vegetation management techniques Contact Us Learn More Who We Are Our Mission TVMA was established to bring together persons interested in vegetation management in the state of Tennessee. This interest can be driven by employment, research, education, regulation, contraction, manufacturing, or merchandising. About Us Annual Meeting Join Us Please join us for the 2026 TVMA Conference Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee. Registration for this event will open up mid-July of 2026. Annual Meeting Higher Education Scholarships TVMA is providing a scholarship that can assist a student pursuing a higher education in a field related to the green industry or be the child or grandchild of a TVMA member. The student may be a resident of any state. Find Out More Our Upcoming Meeting: October 6 - 7, 2026 Please join us for the 2026 TVMA Conference Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Franklin Marriot in Cool Springs LEARN MORE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Need to Get in Touch? TVMA members do its best to get back to your inquiries Contact Us Latest News Learn more about TVMA Get involved! Join our board or become a TVMA Sponsor. Board Members TVMA Sponsors - Published: 2012-07-26 - Modified: 2022-10-24 - URL: https://tvmaweb.com/about/ The Tennessee Vegetation Management Association is established to bring together persons interested in vegetation management in the state of Tennessee. This interest can be driven by employment, research, education, regulation, contraction, manufacturing, or merchandising. The purposes of The Association are: 1. To encourage the proper use of vegetation management techniques, and to aid in the progression of mutual understanding and respond to persons interested and/or engaged in vegetation management in the state of Tennessee. 2. To exchange ideas, opinions, experiences, and information concerning vegetation management and related disciplines. 3. To foster coordinated efforts among those interested and engaged in vegetation management in the state of Tennessee. 4. To promote ecological soundness through the correct and proper uses of vegetation management practices. 5. To serve as a source for public education regarding environmentally sound vegetation management practices. 6. To provide education and training to individuals interested and/or engaged in vegetation management in the state of Tennessee. ## Posts - Published: 2022-10-21 - Modified: 2022-10-21 - URL: https://tvmaweb.com/uncategorized/hello-world/ We are excited to launch our new website. Please let us know what you think