The Master Gardener Program is offered by the University of Tennessee Extension. The Program trains and engages with volunteers to provide the public with research-based information on lawn and garden topics. TEMGs are volunteers who have a love of plants and horticulture coupled with Extension training to equip them to teach and assist Tennessee residents. These volunteers work in partnership with their counties to expand the educational outreach. Each volunteer has been trained with 40 hours of horticultural education, and keeps updated with continuing education events.

The Northeast Master Gardener Association (NETMGA) membership includes volunteers from Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington, Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi Counties. Their many activities include information booths at various home and farm shows, answering Ask-a-Master Gardener questions, teaching classes in the community, and organizing new Master Gardener classes. Their presence can be seen in many local historic site gardens, demonstration gardens and community vegetable gardens.

December MEMBERSHIP MEETING 

Monday, December 1 

Ron Ramsey Regional Agricultural Center 

140 Spurgeon Lane, Blountville

Details for the Christmas Dinner to be announced. 

2026 Tennessee Extension

Master Gardener Program/Training

Tuesday, January 27 through Tuesday, May 12

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Ron Ramsey Agricultural Center

140 Spurgeon Road, Blountville, TN

The Sullivan County University of Tennessee Extension Office will host classes for the new Master Gardener Intern Training Sessions. Those interested in learning more about this dynamic program and/or registering for the classes may click on the link below.

2026 Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program/Training | Sullivan County

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