GIE 2002: Images from Nashville

Bill Wright demonstrates the newest features added to the Wright Stander mower.

Racing around a track of hay bales, two GIE attendees put John Deere equipment to the test.

Digging with a Dingo, an attendee enjoys the Toro booth at the outdoor product field day.

Bob Brophy demonstrates Turfco's new aerator with increased maneuverability.

Filled with products and equipment for display during the two-day GIE trade show, boxes line the floor of the convention center at Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn.

A GIE exhibitor assembles various aspects of his booth in preparation for the masses who will visit the convention center.

An exhibitor does some final clean-up work in the minutes remaining before the trade show opens to GIE attendees.

SCAG’s booth is ready for business.

GIE attendees await entrance to the trade show floor, where they will get a closer look at new equipment and products for the green industry.

One lucky GIE Show attendee wins a new LESCO zero-turn mower by drawing the secret combination to the lock.

Snapper shows off its latest zero-turn unit, which is used to care for the Opryland grounds as Snapper serves as the official power equipment company for Opryland.