Currently, we are NOT using this Page. Please go to our Group instead. facebook.com/groups/wtisiris Currently the West Tennessee Iris Society (WTIS), plans and maintains a "semi-public" iris garden at Emmanuel United Methodist Church (2404 Kirby Rd, Memphis TN 38138). All are welcome to visit especially during bloom from mid-April to early May. However, Emmanuel United Methodist Church also operat
es a pre-school on weekdays and takes security seriously. On weekdays (Monday through Friday) from 7:30am to 5:30pm, all visitors to the garden must first go to the church office and obtain a visitor's badge. Registration at the office is not required after 5:30p or on weekends. Meetings are open to the public and are usually held at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every month except November and December. Our primary meeting location is Emmanuel United Methodist Church at 2404 S Kirby Rd; Memphis, TN 38119. Some months we meet at member homes or change the date by a week. Any date, location, or time exceptions will be posted on this site. The specific purpose of this organization shall be to develop the science of horticulture and any activities related to the study, propagation, and culture of the genus Iris; to stimulate and foster interest in horticultural pursuits, conservation and protection of these plants in the wild; to cooperate with other organizations, public and private, in the scientific and horticultural education of all those interested in learning any phase of the genus Iris, by any and all means which may be determined from time to time by the board of directors of this organization. All iris related questions or issues will be addressed. Off-topic posts may be removed by our several admins.
