FFA TODAY: Tennessee FFA President Sets His Sights on National Leadership

Let’s meet an inspiring young farmer leading the Tennessee FFA this year, but now has his sights set on the National stage.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD-TV) — T. Wayne Williams, a fourth-generation cattle producer and current Tennessee FFA president, is competing for a spot on the 2025-2026 National FFA Officer Team.

Williams joined us in the studio during Monday’s Market Day Report to talk about his agricultural journey so far. In his interview on FFA Today, he explained what it is like to attend the National FFA Convention and Expo, his favorite parts of the annual event, and the process behind running for National FFA Officer.

Williams also shared what inspired him to run for the national leadership position and the goals he hopes to accomplish if elected. Lastly, he talked about his experience serving as Tennessee FFA President, the lessons he learned from the opportunity, and the challenges he has faced in FFA that helped shape his future vision for the National FFA Organization.

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