Mission | Board of Directors | Our Humble Thanks
Theme
The Tennessee State Fair proudly presents “On the Mooove,” its theme for the 2019 edition of this landmark event, which was inaugurated more than 150 years ago.
This year’s Fair continues the longstanding traditions of family entertainment, educational experiences and state pride.
Operated and managed by a volunteer board, the Fair invites you to share in the excitement of this year’s ten day extravaganza beginning Friday, September 6 and continuing through Sunday, September 15.
The Tennessee State Fair is an annual event that highlights what makes America and Tennessee great places to live. Across the country, State Fairs are more than just a good time. They are hands-on exhibits of how we live our lives.
The Fair features arts and crafts, explores agriculture and allows attendants to have new and exciting experiences. From honoring the State’s best homemade apple pie to the thrilling rides, the Tennessee State Fair has something for everyone to enjoy.
Mission
The Tennessee State Fair Association was formed to promote the education of agriculture, horticulture, the creative arts, performing arts, industry, commerce, recreation, economic development, natural resources, and related areas to the public, through the planning, promotion, conduct, and operation of an annual Tennessee State Fair.
Board of Directors
Chairman John W. Rose, President Boson Software, LLC Former Commissioner of Agriculture Hickman, TN |
Vice-Chairman Emily Pitcock, Executive Secretary Tennessee Association of Fairs Fayetteville, TN
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William T. Cheek, III Bone McAllester Norton Nashville, TN |
Justin Crowe, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
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William N. “Bill” Carter Attorney & Event Producer Lebanon, TN |
Joe Gaines, Retired Tennessee Department of Agriculture Brentwood, TN |
Deborah Varallo, President Varallo Public Relations Nashville, TN |
Representative Andy Holt Farmer Tennessee House of Representatives Dresden, TN |
Sam Jackson, Ph.D. The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
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Debra Kenerson, State Statistician, Eastern Mountain Region USDA/NASS Tennessee Field Office Brentwood, TN |
Robert Burns, Ph.D. The University of Tennessee Extension Knoxville, TN |
Our Humble Thanks
The Tennessee State Fair Association would like to acknowledge all the state and local agencies and educational institutions for their participation and support of the Tennessee State Fair, including but not limited to:
- North American Midway Entertainment
- International Association of Fairs & Expositions
- Tennessee Association of Fairs
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Tennessee Department of Agriculture
- Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
- Tennessee Department of Education
- Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
- Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Nashville Fire Department
- Nashville Department of General Services
- Nashville Police Department
- Nashville Police Department Horse Mounted Patrol
- Nashville Public Schools
- Metro Nashville Public Works
- Metro Water Services
- Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
- Pick Tennessee Products
- 4-H Clubs of Tennessee
- Tennessee FFA Association
- The University of Tennessee Extension Service
- Davidson County Rescue Squad
Many people and organizations are required to make the Tennessee State Fair a success. We’d like to express our utmost gratitude to the many volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and neighbors who come together each year to support the Fair.
In Kind Support:
- Joe Williams (Cumberland Tractor and Equipment, LLC)
- Alan Psota & Jason Ligon (A&N Stock Farms, Registered Angus)
- Lannie Boswell (Boswell’s Golf Cars)
- David Hale & Sandra Winfrey-Dowdy (HAWK Specialty Services)
- Red Arrow Delivery Service