Pick Tennessee Products Prepares for State Fair Return

Visitors can expect new exhibits, producer showcases and Tennessee-made products at this year’s fair.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD-TV) — The Pick Tennessee Products Experience is returning to the Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair this year with new exhibits, interactive displays and products from more than 100 Tennessee producers.

Pick Tennessee Products Director Sarah Emery Botwinick joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report to preview this year’s experience.

In her conversation with RFD-TV, Botwinick discussed what visitors can expect at this year’s fair, including new interactive exhibits, the Pick Tennessee Products Store, opportunities to meet local producers and the importance of connecting consumers with Tennessee agriculture.

The Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair runs Aug. 13-22.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD-TV and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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