Who Owns TN Nursery?

Many people who ask, “Who owns TN Nursery?” want to know the real story behind the business. TN Nursery, or Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, is owned by Tammy Sons and her family. Located in McMinnville, Tennessee, the nursery has been family owned and run since 1959. It started as a local farm and has grown into a nationwide online source for trees, shrubs, perennials, ferns, and vines.
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Tammy Sons, CEO at TN Nursery


Tammy Sons is the CEO and has a background in horticulture, which gave her a strong understanding of plant health, soil, and climate needs. Although she no longer works in the fields every day, her expertise still shapes how the nursery chooses and grows plants for all U.S. climate zones. She also earned marketing and business certifications from Harvard, which helped the company expand online while keeping its family values.
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Tristan Sons is the COO - Karastin Sons Office & Finance


TN Nursery is a real family business. Tammy’s son, Tristan Sons, is a co-owner who handles plant sourcing and daily operations. He manages inventory, fieldwork, and shipping to ensure orders are healthy and ready to go. His wife, Karastin Sons, handles payroll, order processing, office tasks, and customer service, keeping everything organized and running smoothly.
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Bailey Sons Marketing Manager


Bailey Sons, Tammy’s daughter, is also a co-owner and plays a major role in organic advertising and marketing. She is Tammy's daughter, also a co-owner, and leads advertising and marketing. She runs digital campaigns, branding, and promotions, helping the nursery stay competitive online while keeping its genuine voice
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Dennis Sons President


Dennis Sons was the visionary who stepped out on faith many years ago. Committing fully to the nursery. His decision marked a turning point, reinforcing the family’s shared belief in building something lasting together.

TN Nursery isn’t owned by investors or big companies. The Sons family still owns and runs it themselves, leading the business directly and staying committed to serving gardeners across the country.

Tammy Sons, Horticulture Expert

Written by Tammy Sons

Tammy Sons is a horticulture expert and the CEO of TN Nursery, specializing in native plants, perennials, ferns, and sustainable gardening. With more than 35 years of hands-on growing experience, she has helped gardeners and restoration teams across the country build thriving, pollinator-friendly landscapes.

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