TFA Optional Activities and Events -
Please register in advance.
Accredited Forester Training Program
Thursday Afternoon | At the Hotel
Instructor: Greg Pate, Four W Forestry Group
TFA Consultant
REGISTRATION FEE: NO CHARGE
2:00 p.m.
Accredited Forester Training Program – Graduate Foresters Only
Join us to learn about the new voluntary accreditation program for professional foresters in Tennessee as well as the Tennessee Landscape Management Plan online tool soon to be available from the Division of Forestry. The Tennessee Forestry Foundation (TFF) has received an award from the Tennessee Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to assist landowners by eliminating barriers to better forest management. One of the barriers landowners tell us they have is finding the right professional to help them. As a part of this award, TFF is implementing the Tennessee Accredited Forester Council to recognize and promote professional foresters across the state. The training will focus on the benefits to you as a professional forester, the details of the program, application and renewal process, including CEU’s, and the promotion webpages to be housed under the Tennessee Forestry Association website.
An additional barrier landowners face is the need for an individualized forest management plan to participate in forest certification programs, such as the American Tree Farm System, and landowner assistance programs. Learn what the Tennessee Landscape Management Plan is how it can be utilized by Division of Forestry foresters, consulting foresters, and industry foresters to overcome this barrier bringing previously unengaged landowners to the table and promoting conservation initiatives.
Please pre register with TFA to attend.
EUDR Luncheon and Panel Discusion
Thursday Afternoon
EUDR Luncheon and Panel Discussion at Marriott
Moderator David Nuemann, TN Dept. of Agriculture
Panel:
Claire Getty, Thompson Application Hardwood
Henry Ines, Chainparency
Tripp Pryor, American Hardwood Export Council
Lindsey Mauldin, SCS Global Services
REGISTRATION FEE: $30.00
NOON
Includes lunch.
TFA is hosting a panel discussion about impact and compliance of the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR). Panel will be moderated by Dave Neumann, TDA Forest Products Business Consultant. Experts in the industry will be included on the panel. The EUDR is set to be implemented late, 2025.
Please pre register with TFA to attend.
Explore Raccoon Mountain
Thursday Afternoon
Explore Raccoon Mountain a Hydroelectric Adventure & Picnic
REGISTRATION FEE: $40.00
Includes transportation & picnic.
Join us for a visit to the Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Plant, the largest hydroelectric facility in the TVA system, 15 minutes from the Chattanooga Marriott. We will visit the Visitor Center to learn about the construction and operation of the plant, have a picnic box lunch, stroll on a short, level, and paved trail in the woods near Laurel Point, and view the Tennessee River Gorge across from the Prentice Cooper State Forest, the upper reservoir, and the Chattanooga City Scape from the mountain overlooks as well as drive on the 8,500-foot dam that encircles the 528-acre, 220 feet deep, 10+ billion gallon reservoir. Water is pumped from Nickajack Lake on the Tennessee River (takes 28 hours to fill the reservoir) then the water is released by gravity through an almost 1000-footdeep tunnel to 4 turbine generators taking about 22 hours to empty the reservoir. The field trip is a great learning experience with beautiful scenery, while stretching your legs and having a picnic lunch in a wooded setting!
Please pre register with TFA to attend.
Cocktail and Candle Making Class
Thursday Afternoon
Craft & Sip: Candle & Cocktail Making Class
REGISTRATION FEE: $45.00
Includes candle and cocktail making.
Join us for an exclusive Candle & Cocktail Crafting Class at Nightcap Cocktails & Sweets, a stylish new bar concept blending the art of Italian and French wines with expertly crafted cocktails. For an registration fee of $45.00, TFA attendees can step into this relaxing haven (located next to the old Gilmam Grill) where master mixologists and a talented pastry chef create luxurious experiences. In this class, you'll craft your signature drink and a custom candle to take home, offering the perfect opportunity to unwind and visit TFA friends.
Please pre register with TFA to attend.
Golf Club Tournament at Brainerd
Thursday afternoon
Hit the Links at Brainerd Golf Course
REGISTRATION FEE: $65.00
Includes lunch and beverages
5203 Old Mission Road., Chattanooga, TN 37411
Join your fellow TFA hackers for our annual golf tournament at Brainerd Golf Course in Chattanooga! This historic 18-hole course, originally designed by Donald Ross, offers a challenging and enjoyable round for all skill levels. With rolling acreage and mature trees, you'll experience a classic municipal golf course known for its well-maintained greens.
The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at noon. Your $65.00 registration fee includes a boxed lunch provided before the event, and refreshing beverages will be served throughout your round. Get ready to tee off for a memorable day on the course!
Sporting Clay Event at Benton
Thursday afternoon
Experience Sporting Clays at Benton.
REGISTRATION FEE: $60.00
Includes a boxed lunch.
5244 Upper River Road, Charleston, TN 37310
Participants are required to bring 3 boxes of shells and a gun.
Shells & guns are available for purchase/rent at the facility.
Join us for a fun sporting clays experience at Benton Sporting Clays in Charleston, TN, one of the premier ranges in the Southeast! As part of the Tennessee Forestry Association Annual Convention, you'll have the opportunity to test your skills on a challenging course nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Cherokee National Forest.
Your $60.00 registration fee includes a boxed lunch to enjoy before you hit the course. Get ready for an unforgettable day of shooting in a truly spectacular setting!