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Local news had some friendly competition at the Tennessee State Fair!

September 30, 2025 02:23 PM

Who does not love a little friendly competition?!

It was on full display this year at the Tennessee State Fair.
Local journalists got a chance to fire up the grill and compete for the top spot.

The state’s Farm Bureau shows us how it turned out.

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