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Pickett State Forest Timber Sale Open House
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture invites you to an open house to discuss proposed timber sales on Pickett State Forest. Join us for an evening of updates, Q&A, and networking.
What to expect
Overview of upcoming TDA timber sales at Pickett State Forest
Tennessee Division of Forestry timber sales policy, procedures, and process
Grants available for Tennessee-based businesses for equipment purchases and expansion
Programs offered by the Tennessee Forestry Association to support the forest industry
When & where
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 4:30–7:30 PM CST
Jennings Funeral Home – Jamestown Community Room
420 N Main St., Jamestown, TN 38556
(Parking available in front and around back.)
Dinner provided. Free to attend.
Please register by emailing Candace Dinwiddie at cdinwiddie@tnforestry.com or calling (615) 969-9972.
Questions?
Contact Dwayne Turner at (931) 581-7506 or dwayne.turner@tn.gov.
Cherokee Natl Forest Timber Purchaser Meetings
Locations:
June 5, 2025, 10am -12pm EDT
North Zone Meeting
Town of Unicoi Visitor Center
Buffalo Room, 106 Unicoi Village Pl.
Unicoi, TN 37692
June 12, 2025, 10am -12pm
South Zone Meeting
Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce
Large Conference Room
225 Keith Street SW
Cleveland, TN 37320
Lunch will be provided following each meeting.
Please RSVP to Kevin Bridges, Timber Contracting Officer.
Please contact him at 706-580-0014 or by email at kevin.bridges@usda.gov.
The following will be covered.
Current and upcoming timber sales
Grant and assistance opportunities
Market discussion
Stewardship Contracting: Agreements, Good Neighbor, IRTC, IRSC
Timber sale design
Electronic business correspondence
You will also be able to provide feedback to help improve timber sales and network with partner organizations and purchasers that help us achieve our timber sale objectives.
Cherokee Natl Forest Timber Purchaser Meetings
Locations:
June 5, 2025, 10am -12pm EDT
North Zone Meeting
Town of Unicoi Visitor Center
Buffalo Room, 106 Unicoi Village Pl.
Unicoi, TN 37692
June 12, 2025, 10am -12pm
South Zone Meeting
Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce
Large Conference Room
225 Keith Street SW
Cleveland, TN 37320
Lunch will be provided following each meeting.
Please RSVP to Kevin Bridges, Timber Contracting Officer.
Please contact him at 706-580-0014 or by email at kevin.bridges@usda.gov.
The following will be covered.
Current and upcoming timber sales
Grant and assistance opportunities
Market discussion
Stewardship Contracting: Agreements, Good Neighbor, IRTC, IRSC
Timber sale design
Electronic business correspondence
You will also be able to provide feedback to help improve timber sales and network with partner organizations and purchasers that help us achieve our timber sale objectives.