The original Digger O’Dell started working in a greenhouse at the age of 13 in Missouri. This after school job continued through high school and, after spending nearly 4 years in the U.S. Military, Digger again got a job working at a nursery in Memphis.

Digger started his own nursery business in December 1969 in Memphis and ten years later moved to the present location at 11034 Highway 64, just 4 miles outside of what was the Memphis city limits.

Digger O’Dell Nursery is currently owned and operated by William Kitchens, who started working as the Assistant Manager of Digger O’Dell in 2002 while attending the University of Memphis. He purchased the nursery from Mr. O’Dell in 2006. Together with his wife, Sarah, William has worked hard to make Digger O’Dell the best nursery in west Tennessee.