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BEACON Returns in 2025: Connecting the Turfgrass Industry’s Future
Following the success of its 2024 debut, the BEACON program is returning this fall! Designed to connect emerging professionals with leaders across the turfgrass industry, BEACON brought together students and employers from nationally ranked golf courses, leading agrochemical companies, and other key sectors in its inaugural year.
We’re excited to announce that BEACON 2025 will take place October 14–15 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mark your calendars. This year promises to be even bigger and better. Additional details will be shared later this summer.
You can read more about last year’s event here.
60th Annual Conference & Tradeshow January 5 - 7, 2026 Embassy Suites 1200 Conference Center Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129
On December 1st all registration fees will increase. You are encouraged to register early.
Full Conference Registration: $450 One Day Pass for Monday: $375 - This does not include the pesticide exam. You must click here to register for the pesticide exam. One Day Pass for Tuesday: $375 One Day Pass Wednesday: $100
Since 1965, the Tennessee Turfgrass Association has held strong to its core mission: To promote the turfgrass industry through education, scholarship and research. We invite you to join us at this year’s conference and trade show at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro. This year’s conference features an excellent education program and an expanded tradeshow floor, plus our annual Stars of the Industry awards recognitions! This is a conference you will not want to miss!
RegistrationRegistration available online by clicking the links. Everyone is encouraged to register early to take advantage of the discounted registration rates.
Hotel ReservationsThe TTA has reserved a block of room at The Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro until December 1. After December 1, reservations will be subject to availability and regular rates. The TTA rate is $176. Please call (615) 890-4464 to make your room reservation and reference The Tennessee Turfgrass Association group code TTG. To book your reservation online, click here.
LocationThe Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro is located at 1200 Conference Center Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. From I-24 East or West take exit 76 Medical Center Parkway. Head north on Medical Center Parkway, hotel is located on the right. It is located 29 miles (35 minutes) from the Nashville airport (BNA). You may reach the hotel by calling 615-890-4464.
Pesticide PointsApplications for pesticide points will be submitted to Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia and Mississippi.
GCSAA Continuing EducationThis program will be submitted for GCSAA continuing education.
Cancellation PolicyAll cancellations and substitutions must be received in writing. They may be emailed to info@ttaonline.org. Full refunds will be made if written notice of cancellation is received on or before December 1, 2025. After December 1, 2025, and prior to December 13, 2025 one half of the per person fee will be refunded. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after December 13, 2025. The association has to provide all food guarantees to the hotel on December 13 and is no longer able to lower those numbers.
Substitutions are always welcome.
More InformationFor more information, call The Association office at 615-928-7001, email info@ttaonline.org.
Tennessee Turfgrass Association Conference Pesticide Exam Session Monday, January 5, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Embassy Suites 1200 Conference Center Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129
REGISTRATION FOR THE PESTICIDE EXAM SESSION IS CLOSED.
You must pre-registration for this class no later than December 1, 2025. You cannot register for this the day of the program. If you have not pre-registered, you will not be able to attend this class.
Learn all you need for the Category 3 exam required to be a certified applicator in TN. At the end of the session, all individuals have the opportunity to take the exam.
The registration fees for this session are $225. These fees include instruction, session materials, lunch and the exam.
Please complete the registration form (including the email address of the registant). You must pre-register for this session no later than December 1.
Hotel ReservationsThe TTA has reserved a block of room at The Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro until December 1, 2025. After December 1, reservations will be subject to availability and regular rates. The TTA rate is $174. Please call (615) 890-4464 to make your room reservation and reference The Tennessee Turfgrass Association group code TTG. Click here to make your reservations online.
Tradeshow Schedule at a Glance
Hotel ReservationsThe TTA has reserved a block of room at The Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro until December 1. After December 1, reservations will be subject to availability and regular rates. The TTA rate is $174. Please call (615) 890-4464 to make your room reservation and reference The Tennessee Turfgrass Association group code TTG. To book your reservation online, click here.
Cancellation PolicyAll cancellations and substitutions must be received in writing. They may be emailed to info@ttaonline.org. Full refunds will be made if written notice of cancellation is received on or before December 1st. After December 1st, and prior to December 13th one half of the per person fee will be refunded. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after December 13th. The association has to provide all food guarantees to the hotel on December 13th and is no longer able to lower those numbers.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Tradeshow Floor
1:00 PM
Think you've got the best toss on the floor? Prove it!
This tournament is limited to 16 teams.
Tournament Details:
Location: Tradeshow Floor during the tradeshow
Teams: 2 players per team, 16 teams total
Format: Double elimination
Entry Fee: $30 per team
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and4th place teams and ultimate bragging rights!
How to Participate:
There is a $30 entry fee per two-person team. Entry fees are non-refundable. Player meeting will be held at 1 PM the day of the tournament, with the tournament to follow on the trade show floor. If you are not on time, you will forfeit your entry into the tournament. All scorekeepers decision are final.
Prizes will be given for given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place teams.
Come toss, cheer and compete for the title of Tennessee Turfgrass Association Cornhole Champion!
You must be registered for the conference to participate in the tournament.
You must pay for your team at signup or you will not be entered into the tournament.
