Join us at Cannabis Industry Night, an event proudly presented by High Notes Cannabis Bar and Lounge on March 20th from 6:30 to 10 pm.

Cannabis Industry Night promises to be another memorable evening, offering an excellent opportunity to socialize and network with fellow members of the industry. This event will also support and help increase awareness of the fight currently going on to save our industry. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the FIGHT! High Notes will offer a selection of THC infused cocktails and shooters, along with a full food and bar menu.

You can RSVP by sending an email to events@highnotesnashville.com.

Join us for a member meeting on Friday, July 7th at 6 p.m. in Room 118 of the Farrell-Westbrook Agricultural Complex (The Barn) at Tennessee State University (3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209).

We will be joined by Denise Woods and Danny Sutton from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to discuss new hemp regulations and the future of hemp in Tennessee. Come prepared with all your questions for a discussion after their presentation.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join the Hemp Alliance of Tennessee for an in-service on Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Billy Trout, the manager of internal and external education, correspondence, and local government support for the Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Services Division will discuss state tax issues for growers and sellers of hemp and hemp products in Tennessee.

Join the Hemp Alliance of Tennessee for the Middle Tennessee Hemp Fiber Forum at Tennessee State University's Agriculture Information Technology Center (AITC) (3018-3098 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209) on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Speakers will include:

• Frederick Cawthon - President, Hemp Alliance of Tennessee;

• Denise Woods - Hemp Program Director, Tennessee Department of Agriculture;

• William Freeman - Business Consultant, Tennessee Department of Agriculture;

• Bill Corbin - Founder, Corbin Sciences;

• Corbet Miteff - Co-founder, Kanopi International Seed;

• and Dr. Emmanuel Omandi - Professor of Agriculture, Tennessee State University

Topics will include the status of the hemp fiber market and opportunities to expand the marketplace, the structure of Tennessee’s hemp program and supports available to producers, field trials and genetics, and the USDA grant received by TSU ($5 million Partnership for Climate Change Commodity Grant) and its implications for the Tennessee hemp industry and growers.

Join the Hemp Alliance of Tennessee for the an in-service on Tuesday, March 7th at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Nick Walters, a managing partner with the National Hemp Growers Collaborative will discuss the structure and foundation of a fiber hemp cooperative and their methods of  payout to members. 

Join the Hemp Alliance of Tennessee for the West Tennessee Hemp Social at TN Compounds (89 Premiere Drive, Jackson, TN 38301) on Friday, March 3rd from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Get ready for a night of socializing and networking. Snacks, drinks, and games will be provided. This event is open to all, so bring a friend too!

Want to get involved in growing hemp for fiber but don't know where to start? Join HAT, TDA, and the University of Tennessee's Agricultural Extension for an event focused on industrial hemp's applications in fiber.

The event will take place on January 24, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at UT Martin Ripley Center (325 South Washington St., Ripley, TN 38063).

The following speakers will lead individual sessions with question and answer periods to follow:

• Frederick Cawthon, President of the Hemp Alliance of Tennessee and Walter Battle, an Area Specialist with UT Extension Services will lead a session on the Opportunities and Challenges Growing Fiber Hemp

• Bill Corbin of Corbin Sciences will discuss Fiber Hemp Field Trials

• Kyle Hensley, Business Development Consultant and Denise Woods, Hemp Program Coordinator with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture will discuss the Department of Agriculture Structure and Supports

• Nick Walters, Managing Partner, and Max Howell, National Membership Coordinator with the National Hemp Growers Cooperative will present a session: Co-Op 101

We hope you'll join us for an informative day of networking!

Join the Hemp Alliance of Tennessee for the West Tennessee Hemp Social and Potluck Dinner at the TN Compounds Processing Facility in Jackson, TN on Thursday, November 17th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kyle Kirby, the operations manager at TN Compounds, will be discussing future market opportunities with cannabinoid hemp products. Bring a potluck dish, a drink, and get ready for a night of socializing and networking. This event is open to all, so bring a friend too!

Join the Hemp Alliance of Tennessee for its October Member Meeting this Saturday, October 15 at Buds and Brews at 1244 3rd Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37208. The focus of October’s meeting will be the status of industrial hemp and fiber in Tennessee. HAT President Frederick Cawthon will discuss what HAT has been doing what to help develop infrastructure and pathways to success for industrial and fiber hemp as well as the association’s plans for the future. Denise Woods from TDA will also be speaking at the meeting concerning hemp fiber.  She will discuss grants that have been made available for processors and future grants that will attempt to develop a viable market for industrial hemp and fiber.

Come out to try hemp infused foods and network with industry professionals.

Join us Saturday May 14th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST at TSU's Farrell-Westbrook Building (The Barn, Room 118) for HAT's May Spring Farming In-service. Take advantage of our speakers' expertise and come prepared to learn. 

This is a paid event. The cost is $30 for each HAT member and $40 for each non-member. Register here. A Zoom link will be made available to individuals who cannot join us in-person.

The agenda for the in-service is as follows:

• 10:00 - 11:00: Session One: Introduction to Korean Natural Farming and Healthy Soil with Kyle Perry, Founder of Native Soil Company

• 11:00 - 12:00: Session Two: Role of Hemp in Reducing Tillage in Organic Cropping System with Dr. Emmanuel C. Omondi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Tennessee State University

• 12:00 - 1:00: Lunch (Not provided, BYO or grab something nearby)

• 1:00 - 2:00: Session Three: Greenhouse Techniques and Light Depravation with Will Tarleton, Cofounder of Canvast Supply Co.

• 2:00 - 3:00: Session Four: Mushrooms 101 with Hunter Dorton, Founder of HempinShrooms

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us Saturday, April 23rd from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at New Bloom Labs in Chattanooga, TN for HAT's Quarterly Member Meeting, including a discussion of hemp collection and sampling procedures and a tour of New Bloom's facilities. 

We will be joined by Denise Woods from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, David Rippie representing Hemp Administrative Testing and Screening (HATS), and John Kerns of New Bloom Labs. Denise Woods will discuss the state's hemp collection and testing procedures; David Rippie will speak on the collection process in the field; and John Kerns will clarify what the lab does after it receives the sample. There will also be opportunities for networking during lunch. 

The meeting will be offered via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.

Mark your calendars for HAT Day on the Hill during Ag Day on the Hill on Tuesday, March 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beth Harwell Plaza. Join us at the Tennessee State Capitol to represent Tennessee hemp and connect with your representatives on the key issues facing our industry. 

The success of Tennessee hemp is a collective effort, and there's strength in numbers; help us make a strong showing for the industry!

Members, check your emails for a form to fill out so we can be prepared and organized to connect you with your representatives.

About this event

Join us for the quarterly Member Meeting on Thursday, July 8 from 6-8pmCT. We’re excited to host our first in-person meeting at Corsair Distillery in Nashville. Food and beverage will be available onsite for purchase.

Agenda

Current State of the Industry with special focus on the status of Delta-8, Delta 9 and Delta-20 THC.

Location

Corsair Distillery

1200 Clinton St, Unit 110

Nashville, TN

Options to join virtually are available. Register to receive access information via Zoom.

Registration: https://bit.ly/3bWhARv

HAT presents "Issues for Growers and Sellers of Hemp and Hemp Products in Tennessee" featuring Billy Trout from the TN Department of Revenue

About this event

Hemp Alliance of Tennessee presents "Issues for Growers and Sellers of Hemp and Hemp Products in Tennessee" featuring Billy Trout from the TN Department of Revenue. Billy will deliver practical retail knowledge, and will explain how to set up your hemp business with the TN Department of Revenue, exemptions you may be able to take advantage of, as well as potential issues of which you need to be aware.

Tap in to Billy's extensive knowledge and experience to ensure you're setting your hemp business up for success.

About Billy Trout

Billy Trout serves as the manager of Taxpayer Education, Training, Correspondence, and County Clerk Support for the Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Services Division.

He received a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Prior to joining Revenue in 2003, Billy was the area director for the U.S. Treasury’s Savings Bond Marketing Office and responsible for promoting U.S. Treasury securities throughout the state. He also spent 12 years in management and technical tax law positions with the Internal Revenue Service in Nashville.