Joe Taggert has been a part of Tennessee golf for over 50 years in the capacity of player, club professional, and administrator. He served as the head professional at Richland Country Club and Nashville Golf & Athletic Club and held every elected position in the Tennessee Section of the PGA of America, including president in 1975-76. In the 1970’s he helped broker a partnership between the driving force behind The Vinny tournament that has raised over $6 million for junior golf.