2025 Annual Conference: Rooted in Resilience
Join us in Chattanooga for the 2025 Tennessee Urban Forestry Conference!
REGISTRATION
Member Registration – Log in to verify your membership and access member pricing
Non-Member Registration – Register without logging in (no access to member pricing)
New Member Registration – Sign up for a membership, create a log in account, and access member pricing
AGENDA
2025 TUFC Conference Agenda Preview
VENUE & LODGING
The conference will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown.
Book your room using our discounted group rate of $117 per night.
MEMBER PRICING
$160 – Full Conference (Early Bird)
$180 – Full Conference (After 9/30)
$120 – Day 1 Only
$60 – Day 2 Only
$60 – Student
To access member pricing, you must be a verified member in our online membership system. Log in to check on your membership status. Once logged in, go to Upcoming Events on your dashboard to register for the event. If you have any questions about your membership status or need assistance with navigating the member portal, please contact us at [email protected].
REGULAR PRICING
$210 – Full Conference (Early Bird)*
$230 – Full Conference (After 9/30)*
$155 – Day 1 Only
$75 – Day 2 Only
$75 – Student
*Full Conference registration comes with a complimentary annual membership for 2026.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We want this conference to be accessible to everyone who cares about trees in Tennessee. If cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are open to exploring reduced pricing with limited financial assistance available. We also welcome attendees and sponsors to consider supporting our financial assistance fund. Contact [email protected] for more details on how to help.
REFUND POLICY
Cancellations received by 10/15 will be refunded in full. Cancellations received between and 10/15 and 10/29 will be refunded at 50%. No refunds will be issued after 11/5. Registrations are transferable at any time. If you cannot attend, you may send another person in your place. If the event is canceled by TUFC, all registration fees will be refunded in full.
SILENT AUCTION
The Silent Auction will take place at the conference on Nov 13. Please register donated auction items by Nov 11 using this form.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Conference attendees are eligible for a $15 discount at the separately ticketed pre-conference workshop. Please register at the link below:
Practical Approaches to Branch End Weight Reduction Pruning
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
Wed, Nov 12
1:00 – 5:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS & GUESTS
Conference registration includes access to all sessions held during the conference, including the special events listed below:
– Welcome Party | Wed, 11/12 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Extra guests welcome at no cost
– Awards Luncheon | Thurs, 11/13 | 12:00 PM | Extra guest tickets are $50
– Field Tours | Thurs, 11/13 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | Attendees only; No guest tickets
– President’s Reception | Thurs, 11/13 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM | Extra guest tickets are $30
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We are seeking approval to provide continuing education credits for the following credentials:
– International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist
– Society of American Foresters (SAF) CFEs for CUCF
– Landscape Architect
– Tennessee Pesticide Applicator
