Welcome to the Franklin County Master Gardeners!
Franklin County Master Gardener volunteers are dedicated to educating and training the public in the latest gardening techniques and information. These volunteers support the Extension Service by running plant clinics, answering horticultural inquiries, establishing demonstration gardens, and engaging with diverse community groups. They design and implement community projects and coordinate Master Gardener training programs.
The Master Gardener program aims to train citizens as knowledgeable volunteers for The University of Tennessee Extension and Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Programs. This partnership helps extend educational outreach by providing home gardeners with research-based information and the opportunity to serve in their communities.
Residents of Franklin and surrounding counties are invited to participate in the 2027 UT-TSU Extension – Franklin County Master Gardener volunteer training.
Class topics include Basic Botany, Integrated Pest Management, Soil Science/Nutrition, Fruit and Vegetable Gardening, Ornamentals, Herbaceous & Woody Ornamentals, Turfgrass, and more!
Applications should be submitted by December 1st, 2026. The registration fee is$200 and includes all training materials. Upon completing the training course, participants are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in Franklin County and 8 hours of continued education. For more program information or to apply, please contact the Franklin County Master Gardener coordinator at 931-967-2741 or crt@utk.edu.
The Tennessee Extension Master Gardener program is open to all gardening enthusiasts, whether you are a beginner or a professional!
Below is the link to the Tennessee Master Gardener Program application.
After filling out the application, please deliver the completed form to:
ATTN: Rylan Thompson
UT-TSU Extension – Franklin County
330 Joyce Ln.
Winchester, TN 37398