Calendar of Events

Upcoming events.

Welcome to the upcoming events calendar page for Tennessee Forestry Association! Here you will find all the information you need about our upcoming trainings, field days, workshops, meetings, conventions, classes, courses, legislative activities and much more.

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TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Starts
May
22

TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Starts

The Tennessee Master Logger Program is designed to assist logging business owners and employees in their professional and education requirements focusing on water quality, safety, business management and sustainable forest management. To successfully complete the course and be recognized as a Tennessee Master Logger, participants must attend every class. The Tennessee Master Logger designation is for two years and can be renewed every two years by attending a one-day continuing education session.

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TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Day 2
May
29

TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Day 2

The Tennessee Master Logger Program is designed to assist logging business owners and employees in their professional and education requirements focusing on water quality, safety, business management and sustainable forest management. To successfully complete the course and be recognized as a Tennessee Master Logger, participants must attend every class. The Tennessee Master Logger designation is for two years and can be renewed every two years by attending a one-day continuing education session.

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TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Starts
May
30

TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Starts

The Tennessee Master Logger Program is designed to assist logging business owners and employees in their professional and education requirements focusing on water quality, safety, business management and sustainable forest management. To successfully complete the course and be recognized as a Tennessee Master Logger, participants must attend every class. The Tennessee Master Logger designation is for two years and can be renewed every two years by attending a one-day continuing education session.

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TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Day 3
Jun
5

TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Day 3

The Tennessee Master Logger Program is designed to assist logging business owners and employees in their professional and education requirements focusing on water quality, safety, business management and sustainable forest management. To successfully complete the course and be recognized as a Tennessee Master Logger, participants must attend every class. The Tennessee Master Logger designation is for two years and can be renewed every two years by attending a one-day continuing education session.

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TN Master Logger 4-Day Course 2nd Day
Jun
6

TN Master Logger 4-Day Course 2nd Day

The Tennessee Master Logger Program is designed to assist logging business owners and employees in their professional and education requirements focusing on water quality, safety, business management and sustainable forest management. To successfully complete the course and be recognized as a Tennessee Master Logger, participants must attend every class. The Tennessee Master Logger designation is for two years and can be renewed every two years by attending a one-day continuing education session.

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TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Graduation Day
Jun
12

TN Master Logger 4-Day Course Graduation Day

The Tennessee Master Logger Program is designed to assist logging business owners and employees in their professional and education requirements focusing on water quality, safety, business management and sustainable forest management. To successfully complete the course and be recognized as a Tennessee Master Logger, participants must attend every class. The Tennessee Master Logger designation is for two years and can be renewed every two years by attending a one-day continuing education session.

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TN Master Logger 4-Day Course 3rd Day
Jun
13

TN Master Logger 4-Day Course 3rd Day

The Tennessee Master Logger Program is designed to assist logging business owners and employees in their professional and education requirements focusing on water quality, safety, business management and sustainable forest management. To successfully complete the course and be recognized as a Tennessee Master Logger, participants must attend every class. The Tennessee Master Logger designation is for two years and can be renewed every two years by attending a one-day continuing education session.

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Be Pro Be Proud Tour Stop
Apr
15
to Apr 19

Be Pro Be Proud Tour Stop

  • Loudon High School/Fort Loudon Middle School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An initiative led by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce is bringing a new generation of pride, progress & professionals to America’s skilled workforce.

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Mar
6

TFA Legislative Reception

TFA Legislative Reception

TFA Members & Guest who have RSVP’d for the Legislative Reception will meet at Sheraton Grand Downtown at the Skye Lounge at 5:00 p.m.

For more information on attending Legislative Reception, please contact at TFA.

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Mar
6

TFA Tree Day at the Legislature

Please note that times and dates are subject to change.

Be a part of TFA’s Tree Day on March 1!!! Plans are to begin the seedling and mug distribution at 10:00 a.m. at Cordell Hull Bldg. and Capitol.

TFA’s Legislative Reception will kick-off at 5:00 p.m. at the Downtown Sheraton in the Skye Room.

For more information on attending the Tree Day and Legislative Reception, please contact at TFA.

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Be Pro Be Proud Tour Stop
Mar
5
to Mar 7

Be Pro Be Proud Tour Stop

  • Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An initiative led by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce is bringing a new generation of pride, progress & professionals to America’s skilled workforce.

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Jan
29
to Jan 31

NHLA 3 Day Intro to Lumber Grading

3-Day Introduction to Grading Hardwood Lumber

Event Website:

Click here for Flyer for Shortcourse

Description:

This introductory course is perfect for those wanting to get a basic understanding of the NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules. 

Instructor: Mark Bear, National Inspector
Course Fees: $150.00, Lunch included

For more information please contact:
Larry Pitts
931-572-8592
lpitts@tnforestry.com

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2023 Middle TN Regional Meeting
Dec
14

2023 Middle TN Regional Meeting

Please Plan to Attend an Upcoming TFA Regional Membership Dinner

TFA hopes you will plan to participate in an upcoming regional membership dinner.  Dates, locations, programs, and other details are listed below.  To register just call Dana at TFA or email her at dhoward@tnforestry.com.

December 14
Cumberland Mtn. State Park, Crossville 
Time:  5:00 social time, dinner at 6 CT
Registration Fee:  $30.00 payable at the door 
Program:  Forestry in Tennessee, Changes and Outlook 
David Arnold, TN State Forester 
Update On UT School of Natural Resources 
Dr. Don Hodges (invited)

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Initial Master Logger Course
Dec
12

Initial Master Logger Course

Master Logger 5-day Initial course

Location: Chuck Swan State Forest Work Center

Time: Start each class at 8:00 a.m ET

Registration Fee: $175.00 for Loggers to attend; Fees waived for TDF staff

Tuesday, November 14: OSHA laws, Highway Safety, Truck Safety, Safety Apparel, In-woods Chainsaw training, tree felling

Tuesday, November 21: Water Quality and BMPs

Tuesday, November 28: CPR/First Aid

Tuesday, December 5: No class

Tuesday, December 12: Silviculture/Biodiversity/Business Management/Graduation

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Dec
6

2023 TFA Regional Meeting

East TN Regional meeting


Please Plan to Attend an Upcoming TFA Regional Membership Dinner

TFA hopes you will plan to participate in an upcoming regional membership dinner.  Dates, locations, programs and other details are listed below.  To register just call Dana at TFA or email her at dhoward@tnforestry.com.

Time:  5:30 social time; dinner at 6 CT 
Registration Fee:  $30.00 payable at the door 
Program:  TN Farm Services Administration Director John Litz 
FSA Support & Partnership with Forestry in Tennessee

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Master Logger Continuing Ed Class
Nov
28

Master Logger Continuing Ed Class

After you attend the 5-day Master Logger initial course, Tennessee Master Logger Graduates must attend a 1-day continuing education class every two years to keep their Master Logger Status at a cost of $85.00.

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Initial Master Logger Course
Nov
28

Initial Master Logger Course

Master Logger 5-day Initial course

Location: Chuck Swan State Forest Work Center

Time: Start each class at 8:00 a.m ET

Registration Fee: $175.00 for Loggers to attend; Fees waived for TDF staff

Tuesday, November 14: OSHA laws, Highway Safety, Truck Safety, Safety Apparel, In-woods Chainsaw training, tree felling

Tuesday, November 21: Water Quality and BMPs

Tuesday, November 28: CPR/First Aid

Tuesday, December 5: No class

Tuesday, December 12: Silviculture/Biodiversity/Business Management/Graduation

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Initial Master Logger Course
Nov
21

Initial Master Logger Course

Master Logger 5-day Initial course

Location: Chuck Swan State Forest Work Center

Time: Start each class at 8:00 a.m ET

Registration Fee: $175.00 for Loggers to attend; Fees waived for TDF staff

Tuesday, November 14: OSHA laws, Highway Safety, Truck Safety, Safety Apparel, In-woods Chainsaw training, tree felling

Tuesday, November 21: Water Quality and BMPs

Tuesday, November 28: CPR/First Aid

Tuesday, December 5: No class

Tuesday, December 12: Silviculture/Biodiversity/Business Management/Graduation

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Initial Master Logger Course
Nov
14

Initial Master Logger Course

Master Logger 5-day Initial course

Location: Chuck Swan State Forest Work Center

Time: Start each class at 8:00 a.m ET

Registration Fee: $175.00 for Loggers to attend; Fees waived for TDF staff

Tuesday, November 14: OSHA laws, Highway Safety, Truck Safety, Safety Apparel, In-woods Chainsaw training, tree felling

Tuesday, November 21: Water Quality and BMPs

Tuesday, November 28: CPR/First Aid

Tuesday, December 5: No class

Tuesday, December 12: Silviculture/Biodiversity/Business Management/Graduation

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