Resources & Frequently Asked Questions

TN Nursery is a family-owned, trusted online plant nursery based in Altamont, Tennessee. Founded in 1959, it is one of the oldest and most respected wholesale and mail-order native plant nurseries in the United States, with more than 3,200 acres of growing stock and over 65 years of nursery expertise.

TN Nursery offers an unmatched selection of native plants, including trees, shrubs, perennials, ferns, wildflowers, wetland species, live stakes, vines, and balled-and-burlapped (B&B) trees. Their inventory is tailored for every garden, from a single pecan tree for a backyard to large-scale ecological restoration projects. 

Both. In 2010, TN Nursery opened its wholesale catalog to individual homeowners who wanted just one or two plants. Today, they serve everyone from first-time gardeners to major landscaping firms, all at prices that run approximately 50% below typical retail nurseries and online garden centers. 

Smaller homeowner orders ship via USPS and typically arrive within 3 to 5 days. Larger wholesale orders ship via common carrier on a semi. All plants are packaged carefully to ensure they arrive fresh and in excellent condition. 

Yes. TN Nursery stands behind the quality of every order, from a $20 purchase to a $15,000 wholesale shipment. Plants are packaged to arrive fresh and ready to establish. The nursery has maintained a 0% online fraud rate since first accepting credit card orders online. 

TN Nursery actually grows what they sell, with no brokering or reselling. That means fresher stock, better root systems, and a team that genuinely knows the plants they're shipping. They also extend their wholesale prices to everyone. They have 65+ years of growing experience, three generations of family ownership, and a client list that includes NASA, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Washington Monument. 

Yes, and it's a core part of their identity. TN Nursery specializes in native plants that support local wildlife and ecosystems, pollinator-friendly, eco-restorative plants that help restore balance and preserve biodiversity. They're also a proud Wild Ones sponsor, supporting environmental education and advocacy through that partnership. 

Altamont, Tennessee, is in the heart of Tennessee's nursery-growing region near McMinnville, known as the nursery capital of the country.