This weekend, Christians across the world are celebrating Easter. Matthew McClanahan of Cumberland County lives on his family’s beef cattle farm and is a full-time attorney. He also serves as an associate pastor in his community. This Easter, McClanahan reminds us of the powerful message and gift that is available to each of us through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

Tractors across Tennessee are already in the fields planting, or soon will be. Warm, dry weather is allowing for an early start to the season, which is projected to be another financially challenging year.

The eight newly elected Tennessee State FFA Officers are still riding high after being selected at the 98th Annual State FFA Convention. After going through a competitive process, each officer is excited to step into their new role and get to work. They’re looking forward to meeting members from across the state, building connections, and giving back to the organization that’s given them so much. Most of all, they’re ready to make the most of the year ahead and serve Tennessee FFA in a meaningful way.

Carter Major of Watertown, TN, has been named the 2026 Tennessee FFA Star Farmer. A proud third-generation member of his family’s dairy farm, Carter is continuing a strong agricultural legacy and looks forward to returning to the farm full time after graduating in May.

President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins welcomed farmers from all across the country to the White House on Friday for what they called “The Great American Ag Celebration.” Eric Mayberry, president of the Tennessee Farm Bureau, was there and said it meant a lot to see the nation’s farmers recognized in such a meaningful way.

The eight new state FFA officers are still riding high after being selected for their roles at the 98th Annual Tennessee FFA Convention. All three regional vice presidents are eager to get to work and serve FFA members across the state.

Eight new Tennessee State Officers were selected at the 98th annual Tennessee FFA Convention on Wednesday. The new officers detail what it means to be selected and what they hope to accomplish in their year of service.

The 98th Annual Tennessee FFA Convention continues in Gatlinburg, where Sapana Das of Greene County was named State Star in Agribusiness on Tuesday.

During the 98th Annual Tennessee FFA Convention in Gatlinburg Wyatt Erwin of the Wilson Central FFA Chapter was honored with the Star Greenhand Award and Bill Newsom of Munford FFA Chapter was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The 98th state FFA Convention is underway in Gatlinburg as more than 4000 members are expected in those iconic blue corduroy jackets.