Website: https://batesnursery.com/
Bates Nursery & Garden Center is a garden center and plant nursery located in Nashville, Tennessee. According to its website, the business was started in 1932 during the Great Depression and has been “Beautifying Nashville” for 94 years across four generations. The garden center sits about 15 minutes from downtown Nashville and offers a full range of plants, garden supplies, and decor, along with local delivery and online ordering.
Products & Services
Bates Nursery & Garden Center carries a wide selection of plants and garden products, including:
- Trees
- Shrubs
- Perennials
- Annuals and vegetables
- Southeastern U.S. native plants
- Houseplants
- Tropical plants
- Bulbs and seeds
- Containers and decor
- Landscape supplies
- Soil and mulch
In addition to in-store shopping, the company offers online ordering, with the website noting that it can take up to 48 hours for online orders to be pulled. Local delivery is available, and the nursery states that it offers local delivery only, without shipping. Gift cards are available for purchase, and the business runs a BatesRewards loyalty program for returning customers.
About
Bates Nursery & Garden Center traces its roots to 1932, when it was founded during the Great Depression. The website describes the business as a family operation that has served the Nashville community for 94 years across four generations, with a stated mission of “Beautifying Nashville.” Its focus spans ornamental and edible plants, native species suited to the Southeastern United States, houseplants and tropicals, and the supplies gardeners need to support them, such as soil, mulch, containers, and landscape materials.
The garden center positions itself as a local, full-line nursery rather than a national retailer, combining its plant inventory with garden decor, landscape supplies, and growing materials. Its emphasis on Southeastern U.S. native plants reflects a focus on species suited to the Middle Tennessee climate, and its proximity to downtown Nashville is highlighted as a convenience for area gardeners.
Location & Contact
The garden center is located at 3810 Whites Creek Pk., Nashville, TN 37207, which it describes as only 15 minutes from downtown Nashville.
- Phone: 615-876-1014
- Email: [email protected]
- Spring Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9am to 4pm; Sundays, 12pm to 4pm
The business provides hours and directions on its website and offers local delivery within the Nashville area.
Additional Information
Beyond retail, Bates Nursery & Garden Center supports its customers with educational and community content. The website mentions “Gardening Inside Out,” a Saturday morning live show and podcast featuring expert gardening questions and answers, as well as free Botanical Bootcamp webinars. The company also maintains a blog called “In the Garden” at blog.batesnursery.com, where it publishes gardening guidance and seasonal information.
The business offers a BatesRewards loyalty program for returning customers and sells gift cards. Online ordering is available through the website’s store, with orders typically pulled within up to 48 hours; delivery is offered locally within the Nashville area, and the nursery notes that it does not ship plants. Site navigation includes Blog, Store, About, FAQ, Contact Us, Hours & Directions, Delivery Info, and Gift Cards sections, and the website publishes a frequently asked questions page for customer reference.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (batesnursery.com).