TN Turf Tuesdays

A Chat with Dr. Tom Samples, Professor Emeritus at UT

Our guest in this episode needs no introduction. We are joined by emeritus professor, Dr. Tom Samples. We’ll discuss his historic career in turfgrass extension, particula

Erik Guinther, CGCS at Lookout Mountain Club

A recent winner of “Renovation of the Year,” Lookout Mountain Club is a historic golf course property just outside of Chattanooga that was originally designed by Seth Ray

A Chat with August Rocco, Director of Golf Maintenance at FireFly Golf Club

Located in Spring Hill, TN, FireFly Golf Club is a new golf course property designed by Andrew Green. In this episode, we are joined by August Rocco, Director of Golf Mai

All Things Landscape Ornamentals with Dr. Natalie Bumgarner

Horticulture Extension plays an important role in supporting Tennessee’s evolving communities, where ornamental plants are often managed alongside turfgrass in residentia

All Things Sports Turf with Bill Marbet and Ryan Storey

Athletic field management plays a key role in many Tennessee communities. In this episode, we are joined by Bill Marbet and Ryan Storey, two leaders in athletic field man

OnSite at The Honors Course with David Stone

One of only two superintendents inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame, David Stone had a legendary career managing turf in Tennessee. In this episode, we visit wi

Pat Rose, CGCS - Director of Agronomy at Belle Meade CC

Founded in 1901, Belle Meade Country Club holds a historic place in Tennessee golf. In this episode, new Director of Agronomy, Pat Rose, CGCS, joins us for an in-depth di

UT x FIFA - 2026 World Cup Update

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Sorochan, Rhys Fielder, and Dillon McCallum from the University of Tennessee. Their team has been leading UT’s efforts in prepa

Behind the Curtain at Pinehurst

In this session we are joined by John Jeffreys, Director of Agronomy at Pinehurst #2. One the nation’s most historic golf courses, John will provide a behind the scenes l

10+ Years After A Pesticide Ban in Connecticut

In this session we are joined by Dr. Jason Henderson and Victoria Wallace from the University of Connecticut. Since a pesticide ban was enacted in school grounds in 2010,

A Chat with Dr. Micah Woods

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Micah Woods. Through his work with the Asian Turfgrass Center and Pace Turf, Micah provides guidance to golf courses and sports field

Multisport Management in Foxboro

In this episode we are joined by Chris Hurley with Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. As a sports field manager at Gillette Stadium, Chris is responsible for preparing high

Green Side Up: A Chat with Brad Jean of Crossroads Sod Farm

In this episode we are joined by Brad Jean from Crossroads Sod in Belvidere, TN. Brad shares his experiences working in sod production over the past two decades and speak

A Career in Turfgrass Extension with Mitchell Mote

In this episode we are joined by Mitchell Mote, from UT Extension – Rutherford County. Mitchell has over 30+ years of turfgrass management experience in Tennessee. We’ll

One Year Closer to The Show - FIFA World Cup 2026 x TN Turf Tuesday

The 23nd FIFA World Cup will be coming to North America in 2026 and UT researchers are actively working behind the scenes to prepare fields for play. In this episode we a

John Ballard, CGCS at Valhalla Golf Club

The world of golf visited Valhalla Golf Club for the PGA Championship in May and UT alumnus, John Ballard was at the center of the action. John is the Course Superintende

TN Turf Tuesday - August 6th, 2024

In this episode we are joined by UT alumnus, Andy Perry. In recent years some of the largest golf course properties in the region have undertaken major re-sodding project

TN Turf Tuesday - July 2nd, 2024

Originally designed by C.B. McDonald, The Lido Golf Club opened in 1914 off the coast of New York but was demolished during World War II. In 2023, the course was rebuilt

TN Turf Tuesday- June 4, 2024

In this episode we are joined by two of the newest turfgrass scientists in the southeastern region, Dr. Wendell Hutchens and Dr. Hannah Wright-Smith with the University o

TN Turf Tuesday - May 7, 2024

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Frank Rossi of Cornell University. A pioneer in using podcasts to share turfgrass research findings, Dr. Rossi will discuss his lates