West TN Healthcare Sportsplex named Tennessee Turfgrass Association’s Municipal Field of the Year
Nashville, Tenn. –
The Tennessee Turfgrass Association (TTA) has named
West TN Healthcare Sportsplex and head groundskeeper Kenny Franks as the recipient of the 2020 Professional Municipal Field of the Year Award.
West TN Healthcare Sportsplex was chosen as the winner among all municipal fields in the state of Tennessee with a natural grass playing surface which was nominated by industry peers.
“Kenny Franks and his crew are deserving of this award and we are pleased to present it to them,” said TTA President Doug Ward,
In an effort of distinguishing fields across the state and gaining acknowledgment of its members, this award is based on special challenges faced and innovative solutions to playing surface problems, while also providing outstanding contributions to the turfgrass industry.
The TTA serves its members in the industry through education, promotion and representation. The association supports ongoing programs in research, education, and extension in the areas of turfgrass management that will benefit all individuals who manage turfgrasses or derive pleasure from the results of such management.