Who Is Tammy Sons?
Tammy Sons is a seasoned plant expert and the CEO of TN Nursery, a family-owned business in Altamont, Tennessee, with roots dating back to her father, Roscoe Tate, Est. 1959. Growing up in a nursery family, she developed a deep understanding of plants and the environment. She has taken horticulture classes as well as marketing classes to expand her knowledge.
Over the years, Tammy has expanded TN Nursery from a modest operation into a thriving enterprise, now encompassing numerous acres of plant availability from other growers and her own farm, where her son, Tristan, manages the entire operation in the fields and production.
Under her leadership, TN Nursery has gained a reputation for its commitment to sustainable practices and promotion of native plants. Tammy's dedication to environmental stewardship has attracted prestigious clients, including The Discovery Channel, the Washington Monument, and Arlington National Cemetery, among others.
Beyond her business endeavors, Tammy is an active contributor to publications like Forbes and Newsweek, sharing her extensive horticultural knowledge. She is also involved in philanthropic activities, including educational outreach programs and partnerships with local conservation groups, scholarships to those with horticulture career studies to foster ecological awareness and stewardship among future generations.
Tammy's journey from a small-town upbringing to leading a leading nursery enterprise exemplifies her resilience and dedication to both her community and the environment. Tammy has extensive knowledge from Harvard University and has taken many bootstrapping sources as well as marketing and entrepreneurial courses, advancing her knowledge not only in plants but also in a robust knowledge about digital marketing as well.