{"id":33465,"date":"2025-03-31T19:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=33465"},"modified":"2025-03-31T19:01:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:01:00","slug":"best-grass-seed-tennessee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-tennessee\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Grass Seeds for Tennessee Lawns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fescues, Bermudagrass, and Zoysiagrass perform best in Tennessee\u2019s hot summers and mild winters. These grasses are beautiful but vary in their ability to tolerate drought, foot traffic, and heat.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding these differences is key to choosing the right type of grass for your needs and preferences.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-85ad8327-68fb-4687-9392-817538c15e09\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-tennessee\/#0-kentucky-bluegrass-best-for-cool-weather\" style=\"\">Kentucky bluegrass: Best for cool weather<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-tennessee\/#1-perennial-ryegrass-establishes-quickly-\" style=\"\">Perennial ryegrass: Establishes quickly\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-tennessee\/#2-fine-fescue-best-for-low-maintenance-lawns\" style=\"\">Fine fescue: Best for low-maintenance lawns<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-tennessee\/#3-tall-fescue-loves-full-sun\" style=\"\">Tall fescue: Loves full sun<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-tennessee\/#4-bermudagrass-durable-enough-for-busy-lawns-\" style=\"\">Bermudagrass: Durable enough for busy lawns\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-tennessee\/#5-zoysiagrass-excellent-disease-resistance-\" style=\"\">Zoysiagrass: Excellent disease resistance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-kentucky-bluegrass-best-for-cool-weather\"><span id=\"kentucky-bluegrass-best-for-cool-weather\">Kentucky bluegrass: Best for cool weather<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kentucky-bluegrass-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky Bluegrass closeup\" class=\"wp-image-25839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kentucky-bluegrass-closeup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kentucky-bluegrass-closeup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kentucky-bluegrass-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kentucky-bluegrass-closeup-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Kentucky_Blue_Grass.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pilot138-17<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kentucky bluegrass is an excellent choice if you live in East Tennessee, where the winter temperatures drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. This <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-cool-season-grasses\/\">cool-season grass<\/a> has beautiful dark green leaves and a medium-fine texture, making it soft underfoot. It creates a beautiful lawn that grows vigorously during the spring and fall.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kentucky bluegrass withstands foot traffic exceptionally well and effectively self-repairs, thanks to its ability to spread through rhizomes. This grass thrives in full sun but can withstand partial shade too. Summers can get hot in Tennessee, so be sure to water your grass regularly to prevent it from going dormant.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/kentucky-bluegrass-guide\/\">growing Kentucky bluegrass<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jonathan-Green-Maker-Grass-3-Pound\/dp\/B003AYR3FI?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-25&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=934519849155af63668fdda30a6d0ef8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)<\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SeedRanch-Midnight-Kentucky-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B00GGSM6FM?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679594926&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-6&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=c4d05c6119c6e1c8d171b90494ddaadf&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Forms a lush lawn<br>\u2713 Withstands foot traffic<br>\u2713 Excellent ability to self-repair<br>\u2713 Soft underfoot<br>\u2713 Spreads quickly<\/td><td>\u2717 Requires frequent watering and fertilization<br>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate shade<br>\u2717 Prone to thatch buildup, diseases, and pests<br>\u2717 Takes longer to germinate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-perennial-ryegrass-establishes-quickly-\"><span id=\"perennial-ryegrass-establishes-quickly\">Perennial ryegrass: Establishes quickly&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/53187330568_bbc347e2c4_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Perennial ryegrass\" class=\"wp-image-32109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/53187330568_bbc347e2c4_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/53187330568_bbc347e2c4_c-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/53187330568_bbc347e2c4_c-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/53187330568_bbc347e2c4_c-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/53187330568_bbc347e2c4_c-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/53187330568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perennial ryegrass isn\u2019t a winter-hardy grass, but it performs well throughout Tennessee because the winters don\u2019t get bitterly cold here. This grass germinates within seven days and has fine-textured, dark green leaves that may give it a patchy look sometimes.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cool-season grass withstands foot traffic relatively well but can\u2019t self-repair because it has a bunch-forming growth habit. Perennial ryegrass loves full sun, withstands partial shade, and grows rapidly in the spring and fall.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re in a warm city like Millington, Nashville, or Memphis, ensure that you water your lawn regularly to prevent early dormancy.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/perennial-ryegrass-guide\/\">growing perennial ryegrass<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Champion-Rye-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0040B6SO2?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3KP4PUPMP96T0&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRFFJVkQySlYzSjFKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDQ2MzM4M0ZOMkNZTlJITTAzRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM3Mjk4MzlLTTdCM1hYMzdLRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=b48af169cc658e37f48fa1c4d1950189&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Perennial Ryegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ProTurf-Grass-Seed-Eretz-Willamette\/dp\/B07N9YHPMP?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=d678debae2c9b3077137a8ec03c2fc2c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz ProTurf Perennial Ryegrass Fine Lawn Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Germinates quickly&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Handles heavy foot traffic<br>\u2713 Resists thatch buildup<br>\u2713 Feels soft underfoot&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Low mowing requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2717 Looks patchy<br>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate shade<br>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damage<br>\u2717 Prone to disease and insectSpreads slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-fine-fescue-best-for-low-maintenance-lawns\"><span id=\"fine-fescue-best-for-low-maintenance-lawns\">Fine fescue: Best for low-maintenance lawns<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10355306005_4db57cb386_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of Red fescue grass\" class=\"wp-image-32403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10355306005_4db57cb386_o-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10355306005_4db57cb386_o-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10355306005_4db57cb386_o-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10355306005_4db57cb386_o-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10355306005_4db57cb386_o-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/98699202@N03\/10355306005\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peggy A. Lopipero-Langmo<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine fescue is a group of five different fine-textured grasses: Chewings fescue, hard fescue, sheep fescue, slender creeping red fescue, and strong creeping red fescue. These grasses are easy to care for in the hot summers and mild winters of Tennessee. They create a lush lawn with their fine, needle-like, dark green leaves.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine fescues are the softest of all cool-season grasses, but they don\u2019t withstand heavy foot traffic and can\u2019t self-repair. Creeping red fescue is an exception because it spreads by rhizomes. These grasses grow best in full sun but can withstand partial shade.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fine-fescue-guide\/\">growing fine fescue<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Legacy-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B004MNATTS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679593996&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=ae1d374dcd21399f7514d39af0a5dc4a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eretz-Oregon-Grown-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B07XYK5HQS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=91cc18a4f6838cb7cb67e4ea75680feb&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Creeping-Fescue-Shade-Tolerant\/dp\/B0BLMJGBG9?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-26&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=09fe566ea7257db1707883965443c1ef&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)<\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Hard-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B07MC95N45?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-12-spons&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMjhGVTBUQThRUlMzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjcxOTMxM1ZBUkwwOVBRQjFRVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDMwMzk4MUgzWjFTU1UyQTNLSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=91e68f5b8c811417c79794259325df3d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Hard Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (10 lbs.)<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Looks beautiful&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Germinates quickly<br>\u2713 Resists shade<br>\u2713 Withstands drought<br>\u2713 Soft underfoot<br>\u2713 Low fertilizer and maintenance needs<\/td><td>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damages<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Susceptible to diseases and pests<br>\u2717 Not resilient to foot traffic<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-tall-fescue-loves-full-sun\"><span id=\"tall-fescue-loves-full-sun\">Tall fescue: Loves full sun<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tall fescue grass\" class=\"wp-image-31204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/3863142192\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tall fescue handles heat better than other cool-season grasses, making it an excellent choice throughout Tennessee. This cool-season grass features beautiful medium to dark green leaves but lacks the density of Kentucky bluegrass. We recommend overseeding tall fescue with Kentucky bluegrass at a 50:50 ratio for a denser lawn.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass withstands foot traffic well but can\u2019t self-repair because it\u2019s bunch-forming. It grows best in full sun but can withstand partial shade. Tall fescue has an extensive root system, so it resists drought exceptionally well.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more about <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tall-fescue-guide\/\">growing tall fescue<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Triple-Play-Fescue-Grass-Seed-Blend\/dp\/B01DM2AQOM?keywords=Tall%2BFescue%2BGrass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-18&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=8c3ffc5f8867b395553dcbf0bf83b43f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)<\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kentucky-Tall-Fescue-Grass-Eretz\/dp\/B079JCZ86Z?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=bf527bf170a63b0858f88195755e0b12&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Rebels-Fescue-Grass-Pounds\/dp\/B08QC7VV6J?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597348&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM0UwMDkxWEE1MDNEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgzODE5MkNSOEVZOElIMUtGRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAyNDEzVElNTlZISFQxWjZaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=f77048e934f02b05a8aea0466b5fdfc9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Germinates quickly<br>\u2713 Withstands foot traffic<br>\u2713 Resists thatch buildup<br>\u2713 Withstands drought<br>\u2713 Resists shade<br>\u2713 Resists diseases<\/td><td>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damage<br>\u2717 Requires frequent mowing<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-bermudagrass-durable-enough-for-busy-lawns-\"><span id=\"bermudagrass-durable-enough-for-busy-lawns\">Bermudagrass: Durable enough for busy lawns&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)\" class=\"wp-image-32885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_(43410168462).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/us\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0 US<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bermudagrass is a popular choice for Tennessee homeowners. This <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-warm-season-grasses\/\">warm-season grass<\/a> spreads through rhizomes, allowing it to endure high foot traffic and recover quickly from damage. It develops a lush, medium-green lawn and grows vigorously from late spring to summer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass thrives in full sun and requires consistent watering. While it goes dormant in winter, overseeding it with annual ryegrass in a 75:25 or 50:50 ratio can help maintain a green lawn.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">growing Bermudagrass<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotts-18012A-Turf-Builder-Grass\/dp\/B01NALORRH?content-id=amzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8%3Aamzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;cv_ct_cx=bermudagrass+seed&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;pd_rd_i=B01NALORRH&amp;pd_rd_r=6fa82460-4f9e-404e-9c2e-317cfb206273&amp;pd_rd_w=v7QOt&amp;pd_rd_wg=k8N6Z&amp;pf_rd_p=eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;pf_rd_r=KGEKXV5M2HGJ2JSSXN1G&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=1-4-492482ea-2ad3-4cfe-9d1a-0efc7c5c9374-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzR01SVVJVREtSQzVWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODM4MTU5QTBEUDNUSlM2S1VQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMzI1NjExMzhTMUUySFg4UjFGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=506b9f8167087bf43fc92dd4db9c449e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)<\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hancocks-Highlander-Bermuda-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0924T7MYB?crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=8-10&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=1d588a074241278a07bf057c707ba2da&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Germinates quickly<br>\u2713 Spreads quickly&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Withstands foot traffic<br>\u2713 Excellent ability to self-repair<br>\u2713 Resists drought<br>\u2713 Resists diseases<\/td><td>\u2717 Loses its color during winter<br>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate shade&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Susceptible to pests<br>\u2717 Coarse texture<br>\u2717 Requires frequent mowing and fertilization&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-zoysiagrass-excellent-disease-resistance-\"><span id=\"zoysiagrass-excellent-disease-resistance\">Zoysiagrass: Excellent disease resistance&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zoysiagrass-800.jpg\" alt=\"Zoysiagrass\" class=\"wp-image-9240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zoysiagrass-800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zoysiagrass-800-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zoysiagrass-800-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zoysiagrass-800-610x416.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zoysiagrass-800-390x266.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/DnPM5T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest and Kim Starr<\/a> | Flickr |  <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zoysiagrass is more cold-tolerant than other warm-season grasses, making it an excellent choice for states in the transition zone states like Tennessee. This warm-season grass withstands common lawn diseases and looks beautiful with emerald-green grass blades. It grows vigorously from late spring through summer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Zoysiagrass handles foot traffic relatively well, it takes time to recover from damage, despite spreading through rhizomes. This grass thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade too. Be sure to water your grass regularly, especially if you\u2019re in West Tennessee.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/zoysiagrass-guide\/\">growing Zoysiagrass<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Plug and Seed Options:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plug-Tray-EZPlug-Plugs\/dp\/B00NMNU098?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-33&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=3cea0cb84b27ed85e903301403475ecd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs (50 Large Grass Plugs)<\/a><\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plugs-Grass-Mature-Individually\/dp\/B08FJD3DTT?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=8bf902906af7fd2fa8a09eda4186ac36&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs (50 Full &amp; Lush Grass Plugs)<\/a><\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plugs-Grass-Mature-Individually\/dp\/B08FJC3J1F?crid=1HCXNJK2F4Q38&amp;keywords=zoysia%2Bgrass%2Bplugs&amp;qid=1679589246&amp;sprefix=zoysia%2Bgrass%2Bplugs%2Caps%2C129&amp;sr=8-7&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=0d0f99254ab713d7fa3fb1fb77d110d0&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs (100 Plugs)<\/a><\/li>    <li>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zenith-Zoysia-grass-seeds-1\/dp\/B076B3GXL4?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=78dd156bb702c934bc8d2f2693f5d22a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Germinates quickly<br>\u2713 Withstands drought<br>\u2713 Soft underfoot<br>\u2713 Low fertilizer and maintenance needs<br>\u2713 Resists diseases and insects<\/td><td>\u2717 Loses its color during winter<br>\u2717 Takes time to self-repair<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to know the best grass types for your specific region of Tennessee, check out the links below:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-east-tennessee\/\">The Best Grass Seed for East Tennessee<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-middle-tennessee\/\">The Best Grass Seed for Middle Tennessee<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-west-tennessee\/\">The Best Grass Seed for West Tennessee<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-when-to-hire-a-professional\"><span id=\"when-to-hire-a-professional\">When to hire a professional<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right grass is key to a lush and healthy lawn. If you need help with it or anything related to lawn care, get in touch with <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/tennessee\">Lawn Love<\/a>. Our pros can transform your yard from ordinary to extraordinary.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lawn Love participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. Lawn Love may earn revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bartlett_TN_Blackwell_House_1.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thomas R Machnitzki<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fescues, Bermudagrass, and Zoysiagrass perform best in Tennessee\u2019s hot summers and mild winters. 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