By Katie Northcott, News Director
On Friday, Feb. 27, Tennessee State Senator Shane Reeves announced that Evans Plant Farm has been awarded a $52,207 grant by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
According to its website, Evans Plant Farm is a small, family-owned greenhouse business that has served Middle Tennessee for 40+ years. They offer ferns, annuals and perennials, bushes, potting soil, seasonal products, mulch, vegetable plants, fertilizer, landscaping supplies and more.
Evans Plant Farm is located at 7633 Manchester Pike in Murfreesboro.
Find more details in the press release published below.
Today, State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro) announced that the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is providing a grant through the Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) of $52,207 to Evans Plant Farm. The cost-share funding will support business improvements and operational expansion, helping the company enhance efficiency and continue contributing to the region’s agricultural economy.
“Agriculture remains a cornerstone of our local economy, and investments like this help ensure that businesses such as Evans Plant Farm can continue to grow and succeed,” said Reeves. “I’m grateful to the Department of Agriculture for partnering with our local producers and providing resources that strengthen economic opportunity in our community.”
Programs like the Agricultural Enterprise Fund are designed to help Tennessee agricultural businesses modernize, remain competitive, and create new opportunities for growth in rural and suburban communities alike. By investing in local operations, the program helps ensure that family-owned farms and agricultural enterprises can continue to thrive while supporting jobs and economic activity across Middle Tennessee.
“This year’s record number of Agricultural Enterprise Fund recipients highlights the strength and innovation of Tennessee’s agricultural and forestry entrepreneurs,” Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt said. “By investing in these 39 businesses across varied agricultural and forestry sectors, we’re expanding markets, growing local economies and strengthening rural communities. Their success is Tennessee’s success.”
For eligibility requirements and application details, visit Agricultural Enterprise Fund, TN Department of Agriculture. The next AEF application deadline is April 10, 2026.
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