1977

Two years later, in 1977, the first Popes Garden Center opened its doors in Rockford, Tennessee. The store proved to be a hit, establishing a loyal customer base that would support the company’s growth over the next several decades.

1975

In 1975, Bubba built his first greenhouse to produce hybrid tomatoes, which quickly gained popularity in the region.

1970

Bubba Pope relocated from Alabama to East Tennessee in the 1970s, where he began working as an insurance agent and for Bonnie Plants. During the spring season, he started selling bare root vegetable plants to local retailers, laying the foundation for his future in...