Tennessee FFA Foundation

06/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming our Summer 2026 interns, Casen Austin and Lillian Upchurch, to the Tennessee FFA Foundation team! 🎉

Casen is a former Macon County FFA member and served as the 2025–2026 Tennessee FFA Middle Tennessee Vice President. Lillian is a former Cookeville FFA member with plans to become an agricultural educator.

Throughout the summer, Casen and Lillian will play an important role in supporting event planning and communications as we continue our mission of growing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success opportunities for Tennessee FFA members.

We are excited to have them on board and look forward to the impact they will make this summer. Welcome to the team, Casen and Lillian! 💙💛

06/01/2026

Congratulations to two outstanding Tennessee FFA members on being named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists!

🎉 John Hancock of Lebanon FFA and Tennessee FFA State Secretary has been named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist. This prestigious recognition highlights his exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

🎉 Sophia Oakley of Waverly Central FFA has been named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist in Career and Technical Education (CTE), one of the nation's highest honors for students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in career and technical education programs.

Their accomplishments reflect the dedication, leadership, and hard work that define Tennessee FFA members. We are proud to celebrate John and Sophia for this incredible achievement and wish them continued success as they represent their communities, schools, and Tennessee agriculture on the national stage.

Congratulations to 16 Tennessee students named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalists! These outstanding high schoolers from across the state are recognized for academic, artistic, and technical excellence, leadership, and community service.

View the full list here:https://www.ed.gov/media/document/2026-presidential-scholars-program-semifinalists-may-22-2026-114041.pdf

06/01/2026

Thank you to every Co-op customer who said “yes” to investing in the next generation of leaders in agriculture and to every participating Co-op location!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our customers and communities, the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation’s Round N’ Raise campaign raised $55,467 during the April campaign! Every dollar raised goes directly back to support local 4-H Clubs and FFA chapters, helping invest in the future of agriculture and youth leadership across our communities.

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this campaign such a success! 👏

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

Tennessee FFA State officers and National FFA officers recently visited Firestone Ag headquarters in Nashville to learn more about the company’s longstanding connection to FFA and agricultural leadership. 🛞🚜

National FFA President Trey Myers, National FFA Southern Region Vice President T. Wayne Williams, Tennessee FFA Middle Tennessee Vice President Jordan Davis, and Tennessee FFA Treasurer Annabelle Alexis learned about Harvey Firestone’s foundational role in building the National FFA Foundation and its Sponsors Board, helping shape opportunities for generations of FFA members.

We are grateful for Firestone Ag’s continued support of FFA and agricultural education. A special thank you to Jamey Smart, Vice President of Firestone Ag, North America and his team for their hospitality, partnership, and commitment to investing in the future of agriculture and leadership.

05/26/2026

Join us in congratulating Abigail Whicker as Tennessee’s FFA 2026 National Officer Candidate!

Abigail has been chosen by her peers and the state national officer candidate nominating committee to represent Tennessee at the 2026 National FFA Convention. She has served the Middle Tennessee Agriculture Academy FFA Chapter and is the 2025-26 State Secretary. We are confident she will represent our state and association well. Good luck at National Convention. Tennessee FFA and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture are rooting for you!

The election process will take place at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana this October.

05/23/2026

The Tennessee FFA Foundation was proud to hold its spring Board of Directors meeting this week at the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative headquarters in La Vergne.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, effort and guidance our Board members invest in supporting agricultural education and the future of Tennessee FFA. Their leadership continues to make a lasting impact on students across the state.

During the meeting, we also said farewell to Steve Stephens, Middle Tennessee Vice President for the Tennessee Association of Agricultural Educators, and thanked him for his dedicated service to the Foundation Board. We were excited to officially welcome newly-elected Tennessee FFA State President Emma Hummer to the board as well.

Thank you to Tennessee Farmers Cooperative for hosting us and to all who continue to champion the mission of Tennessee FFA!

05/12/2026

The 98th Tennessee FFA State Convention & Expo may have just wrapped, but the energy, excitement, and impact are still going strong. 💙💛

From unforgettable moments on stage to celebrating the achievements of our members, this year was one to remember. Now, we’re already looking ahead to the next chapter.

Mark your calendars now for the 99th Tennessee FFA State Convention & Expo:
📍 Gatlinburg, TN
📅 March 21-24, 2027

Join us as we celebrate FFA members and chapters who are growing as leaders, building their communities, and strengthening agriculture. You won’t want to miss it.

05/07/2026

🏆 TCA and the Tennessee CattleWomen’s Association will award a total of four $600 scholarships to outstanding students who demonstrate good leadership skills, industry involvement, and a desire to pursue a career in the beef industry.

Fields of study may include education, communications, production, research, or any other area involved with the beef industry. The purpose of this program is to identify and encourage talented and thoughtful students who will emerge as industry leaders.

🚨Applications due June 1.

Requirements:
▪ Must be a graduating high school senior or undergraduate full-time student
▪ Must be enrolled at a two or four-year institution in Tennessee for the entire 2025-2026 academic year
▪ Must have demonstrated a commitment to a career in the beef industry through life experiences, industry involvement, 4-H & FFA involvement, and coursework.

Visit our website to learn more or reach out to [email protected]

05/06/2026

The 98th Tennessee FFA State Convention was more than moments on a stage. It was the laughter, the nerves, the hugs, the victories, and the memories that will last a lifetime. 💙💛

From standing ovations to once-in-a-lifetime announcements, every photo tells a story worth reliving.

All official photos from the Tennessee FFA State Convention & Expo are now live at tnffa.org/gallery 📸

Go find yours and share the moment. 💫