In this episode, I was on location at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville Turfgrass Field Day 2019 and I sat down with Jason Pooler, President of Tri turf Sod. Jason discussed the sod business and how they started as a little 5 acre farm to over 900 acres currently. Jason is also the President of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association and we discussed some of what that requires. Jason was involved in providing some of the sod for research at field day and does the majority of work for many local pro, college and sports teams as well as many golf courses. 

Enjoy this episode of the Podcast, on location, from the University of Tennessee Turfgrass Field Day, 2019.  

In the latest episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Bill Blackburn. Bill is the General Manager of Tennessee Business for Smith Turf and Irrigation (STI). 

One of the many special things about doing this podcast is it allows me the opportunity to interview professionals in the industry who I have known and respect and that have been a huge contributor to my success and has been a friend as well. Bill is an excellent example of that and was on a very short list of people that I wanted to have on. And I'm so glad he agreed to do it.

Bill discusses his career, how he got to STI, his passions in life and some of the many things that have helped him along the way. One of his biggest contributions is the development of the Lightning Bug Golf Course and the impact it has on TN Junior golf. I hope you enjoy this story and my conversation with Bill.

Please get involved, contribute and check out the Lightning Bug Golf Course.

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In the latest episode, I had the honor of sitting down with the former golf course superintendent at Atlanta Athletic Club, Ken Mangum. We talked about Ken's career, his path to getting to AAC and who influenced him along the way. We talked about the career as a Golf Course Superintendent and the difficulties and challenges that come with the profession. I also discussed the new Zoysia grass options for greens and what his thoughts were about zoysia as an option for greens. 

We had a great conversation and this was one I will truly cherish. Ken talked about what its like to have employees move on in the business, being inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and what it's like to prepare for Major Golf Championships.

I know you are really going to enjoy this one. I know I did. 

Thanks for listening. You are in for a treat....

In the latest episode, I sat down with James McNair. James is a singer/songwriter in Nashville, TN. This episode was so fun. James is the son of a Golf Course owner and we talked about golf, golf course ownership, being around golf, how golf played a roll in him moving to Nashville and ultimately followed a dream of becoming a singer/songwriter. I think you are really going to enjoy this episode and it was a nice change of pace from the normal episodes. Music and Golf are well connected in the emotions of life and it was nice to reconnect and discuss both.

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In the latest episode, I sat down with Chaz Smithson from Holy Cow Soils. Holy Cow Soils (formerly Southern Nurseries) is a Landscape supply and Bulk Material distributor in Hendersonville, TN. Chaz is the Product and Facilities Manager and is vital to the day to day operations and the success of Holy Cow Soils. We had a fun interview about what he does and the ends and outs of the Landscape industry. This content was new to the podcast and one I was exited to cover. I hope you enjoyed it as well. 

Of the many things we discussed was the Non-Profit organization that Chaz is helping with. Go visit www.ProjectEvergreen.org to learn more.

Or Call 888-611-2955

This organization supports our Military and their families and gives them assistance with landscaping and other outdoor needs. Please go check it out.

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In this episode, I sat down with Darren Seybold who is the Director of Sports Management for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Among his many responsibilities is the task of taking care of the stadium turf at Neyland Stadium. We talked at length about this and many other tasks that Darren is responsible for. We got into some discussions on Painting, the challenges of having multiple sports, recruiting visits, Golf course maintenance, and much more. 

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