Rural Lifestyle
The Tennessee State Fair features a variety of attractions, including rides, tasty foods, and dozens of agricultural competitions to enter and win. But what goes into picking achievements in each category?
Mr. Wilson has a great story to tell us!
Fluffy, golden, and full of Southern charm—these Cajun Buttermilk Biscuits from Mr. Justin Wilson are quick to make and impossible to resist!
This classic Cajun recipe for Red Bean Soup by Justin Wilson is simple to make and absolutely delicious. You’ll love it — we garontee!
“I want to empower women to tell their story.”
This cast-iron Meat Lover’s Pizza is loaded with beef, sausage, ham, pepperoni—and ALL the cheese. It’s deep-dish, crispy-edged, and unapologetically extra.
All your cheeseburger faves—on a pizza! Beef, bacon, pickles, and melty cheese in every bite. It’s bold, beefy, and totally crave-worthy.
Crispy crust, creamy Gorgonzola, salty prosciutto, and peppery arugula make this pizza fancy, fast, and full of flavor!
“We were a farm before Tennessee was a state!”
America is #StillFarming
RFD NEWS Markets Specialist Tony St. James reviews the USDA’s Farms and Land in Farms 2025 Summary.
High ownership does not always translate into high output, underscoring the importance of structural differences in understanding state-level farm performance.
Regional differences indicate that family ownership is universal, but farm structure and commodity mix determine the extent to which these operations drive agricultural output.
Explore 4-H
Tennessee 4-H members Jayden Hesson and Matthew Rochford joined us to discuss how 4-H is helping young leaders plan for the future of agriculture.
Reed Marcum started hosting a toy drive in 2015. Since then, he has distributed thousands of toys across his home state of Oklahoma and in Texas and Arkansas. Now serving in the Army, Reed’s family and local 4-H chapter are running the event.
Outdoor Activities & Sports
