College Scholarship Program
The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
Winners 2024
Josie Parchman
Martin, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Josie Parchman, of Dickson, Tennessee. Josie is a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin and is the daughter of Dan and Melinda Parchman. She is a senior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business with a concentration in Farm and Ranch Management.
Josie has worked at the United Farm and Home Co-op in Dickson for five years. In her free time, she enjoys helping a close friend with a small poultry operation. After graduation, Josie plans to either continue her career with the Co-op system or explore other opportunities in the agriculture field.
Maggie Miller
Cookeville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Maggie Miller of Crossville, Tennessee. Maggie is a student at Tennessee Tech University and is the daughter of Zack and Corey Miller. She is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business.
Maggie is a member of the Collegiate FFA Chapter serving as Vice-President. In this role she assists the president in leading all meetings as well as planning events on campus. She is a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, serving as director of Pi Chis. In this role she is responsible for interviewing and training each recruitment counselor for the upcoming year’s recruitment, and she is a member of the Delta Tau Alpha Honors Society.
She chose Agricultural Business as a major as she grew up on a farm and was widely involved in agriculture from showing pigs to participating in FFA and 4-H. Upon graduation, Maggie would like to get a job and gain experience in a business related to agriculture. Once learning from this job experience, she wishes to open her own business to helps students and young people who are interested in agriculture but do not have the opportunity to be heavily involved, a chance to create opportunities for themselves in this field.
Currently, she works part-time at The Steel Coop, a restaurant in Livingston, to help with her college expenses. Her job responsibilities include greeting customers, taking orders, delivering food, maintaining the dining room, completing guest transactions and having good customer service.
Rhylan Gatson
Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Rhylan Gaston, of Collierville, Tennessee. Rhylan is a student at Tennessee State University and the daughter of Randal and Velinda Gatson. Rhylan is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science/Agricultural Business.
Rhylan is also a USDA 1890’s scholar, a student worker and works on various agricultural topics such as public outreach to farmers, research on corn and soybeans and on drone flights. She is currently employed part-time at the Gardens of Babylon landscapes. Rhylan has a passion for food security and healthy living.
Delaney Turner
Knoxville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Delaney Turner of Lafayette, Tennessee. Delaney is a student at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and is the daughter of Kyle and Tisha Turner. She is currently a sophomore with a major in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC).
Delaney’s concentration in ALEC is agricultural education, with a minor in International Agriculture and Natural Resources and will be studying abroad during spring break. On campus, Delaney is involved in Collegiate 4-H, FFA and Farm Bureau club where she serves as the FFA Vice-President. She also works as an assistant with Dr. Shelli Rampold as an undergraduate researcher for the ALEC department. Delaney was named this year as the Tennessee FFA Alumni Intern where she will be able to assist the state alumni council in developing conventions and promoting the organization. After college, her goal is to find a way to help educate others about agriculture in formal and in-formal settings.
Case Wright
Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Case Wright of Bethpage, Tennessee. Case is a student at Middle Tennessee State University and is the son of Bryan and Michelle Wright. He is a sophomore working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness.
While studying Agribusiness, Case wants to learn how to support local farmers financially. He plans to join the Collegiate FFA Chapter at Middle Tennessee State University and would like to earn an internship with Farm Credit Mid America next year. His plans after college are to work for Farm Credit Mid-America.
Avery Holt
Clarksville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Avery Holt of Chapmansboro, Tennessee. Avery is a student at Austin Peay State University and is the daughter of Brandt and Nancy Holt. She is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science with animal focused courses.
Avery currently volunteers with the USDA NRCS office as an earth team member. Her interest in agriculture includes managing a farm as well as making sure of the farm’s environment and noting proper care is provided for animals on the farm. She states, “there are many jobs in the agriculture field that are interesting, but I am currently looking for an animal care position.”
Winners 2023
Anna Collins
Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperative recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Anna Collins of Pleasant View. Anna is a student at Middle Tennessee State University and is the daughter of Brian and Elizabeth Levsen, and Brain and Allie Collins. Anna is a junior at Middle Tennessee State University working toward a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness.
Anna is studying Agribusiness and is planning to pursue a graduate degree in Economics following graduation in December. She is currently conducting research as a part of the University Honors College and serving as a MTSU School of Agriculture Ambassador. She has accepted an internship in merchandising at Tractor Supply Company for the second straight
summer.
Haley Foster
Clarksville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Haley Foster of Adams, Tennessee. Haley is a student at Austin Peay State University (APSU) and is the daughter of Wes and Jennifer Foster. She is a sophomore working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Veterinary Technology.
Haley is currently studying veterinary technology because animals are her best friends and she wants to provide for them the love and care they gave her throughout her life. She is part of the Pre-Vet and Veterinary Technology Society at APSU. She has an interest in agriculture because she feels we must emphasize the importance of the natural world that surrounds us and we must learn to take great care of the many plants and animals that diversify and make our world so beautiful. After graduation, Haley hopes to land a job in a zoological or aquatic facility and work with exotic animals.
Ashley Noel Barrow
Cookeville, TN. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Ashley Noel Barrow of Gordonsville. Ashley is a student at Tennessee Tech University. Ashley is a Junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture; Nursery and Landscape Management.
Ashley is employed part-time at Dynamic Excavation as a heavy equipment operator. After college, Ashley intends on starting a business in landscape design and running her own greenhouses growing and propagating landscape plants for wholesale and retail purposes.
Michaela Nichols
Knoxville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Michaela Nichols of Madisonville. Michaela is a student at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) and is the daughter of Adam and Becky Nichols. Michaela is an Animal Science major with a Pre-Vet concentration.
Michaela is currently studying animal science and will be applying to vet school this fall with hopes of starting next spring at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of the Tellico Plains First Baptist Church and Michaela says she would not be able to make it through school without her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. When not studying, she enjoys spending time with family or messing with her sheep. This semester she is participating in sow care, an independent study offered through school and has thoroughly enjoyed pulling piglets and learning about the industry and management of pigs. On the weekends she works at Sweetwater Veterinary Hospital, a small animal clinic near her hometown. She also goes on farm calls with a local large animal vet when time allows.
Winners 2022
Sheridan Roberts
Cookeville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Sheridan Roberts of Crossville. Sheridan is a student at Tennessee Tech University (TTU) and is the daughter of Matt and Jody Roberts. She is a junior working toward a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications.
After graduation, Sheridan is planning to pursue a career in agriculture communications and advocacy. She is currently employed at Upper Cumberland Development District in Cookeville and is a member of Delta Tau Alpha (Agriculture Honors Society) serving as secretary, and she is vice-president of the Collegiate FFA at Tennessee Tech University. Sheridan’s farm and agriculture background include heavy involvement in the National FFA Organization serving as President of the Cumberland County FFA Chapter and Reporter for Middle Tennessee FFA.
Makayla Beth Scott
Martin, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperative recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Makayla Beth Scott of Columbia. Makayla is a student at the University of Tennessee, Martin and is the daughter of Tim and Bonnie Scott of Columbia. Makayla is a Senior working toward a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business. After graduation, Makayla is planning to complete the Co-Op training program and work toward her master’s degree in agriculture at the University of Tennessee, Martin.
She is currently employed at United Farm & Home Co-Op in Columbia. Makayla’s farm and agriculture interest stems from living and working on her family’s 5th generation commercial beef cattle operation.
Mary Jane Arnette
Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperative recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Mary Jane Arnette of Murfreesboro. Mary Jane is a student at Middle Tennessee State University and is the daughter of Paul and Sheri Arnette of Murfreesboro. Mary Jane is a junior at Middle Tennessee State University working toward a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness.
After graduation, Mary Jane is planning to obtain a master’s degree in beef cattle production, then obtain a job at a local agribusiness to serve local farmers. She is currently employed at Tennessee Farmers’ Cooperative in Lavergne and is a member and President of Chi Omega, President of the Agribusiness Club, and order of Omega Honor Society. Mary Jane’s farm and agriculture interest include growing up and working on a cow-calf operation.
John A. King
Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to John A. King of Hendersonville, TN. John is a student at Tennessee State University (TSU) and is the son of John and Augustine King. He is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness.
After graduation, John is planning to attend graduate school. He is in the process of choosing a graduate program that will help him reach his career goals.
He is currently employed at the University of Tennessee Extension, Soil, Plant and Pest Center in Nashville, at the Ellington Agricultural Center. John is a member of the Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (TLSAMP). This is a collaborative effort of a collection of six colleges and universities in Tennessee to significantly increase the number of underrepresented minority students statewide. John’s farm/agriculture experience includes research experience in Njoro Kenya and a research project on “Assessing the Economic Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Sector in
Tennessee.”
Jacob Nicholson
Clarksville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Jacob Nicholson of Clarksville, Tennessee. Jacob is a student at Austin Peay State University (APSU) and is the son of April and Robert Nicholson. He is a senior working toward a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Agricultural Business.
After graduation, Jacob is planning to pursue his Masters in Business Administration. He is currently employed at Screaming Eagle Express Carwash in Clarksville and is a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He has experience working on his family farm.
Kailyn Kosko
Knoxville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Kailyn Kosko of Murfreesboro. Kailyn is a student at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) and is the daughter of Jill and Ryan Kosko. She is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Leadership and Community Development. After graduation, Kailyn is planning to continue her education with a masters in agriculture education with hopes of working internationally for non-profits. She is currently employed at the Herbert College of Agriculture in Knoxville and is a member of Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers, Tennessee Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow, Collegiate FFA and 4-H. Kailyn’s agriculture experience includes a hobby garden that shares produce with her community.
Winners 2021
(left to right): Skye Green and Troy Dugger (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative)
Skye Green
Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Skye Green of Brownsville. Skye is a student at Tennessee State University (TSU) and is the daughter of Sheronda and Andre Green. She is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science. After graduation, Skye is planning to attend graduate school to obtain her Master’s in Agriculture and will pursue a career with USDA. She is a member of the Alpha Psi Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, MANRRS President, Student Government Association, and is a Tiger Tour Guide. Skye’s work experience includes working as a summer apprentice at TSU.
(left to right): Todd Blocker (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative) and Luke Elrod
Luke Elrod
Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Luke Elrod of Murfreesboro. Luke is a student at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and is the son of Robbin and Keith Elrod. Luke is a sophomore working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness.
After graduation, Luke is planning to pursue a career in Ag Business Management. He is currently employed at Elrod’s Mercantile in Rockvale. Luke is a member of the East Main Church of Christ’s 214 House Youth Organization. Luke’s agriculture experience includes beekeeping, cow/calf operations and poultry.
(left to right): Todd Blocker (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative) and Luke Elrod
Virginia LaFlamme
Martin, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Virginia LaFlamme of Lewisburg. Virginia is a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) and is the daughter of Ronald and Margaret LaFlamme. She is a senior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education.
After graduation, Virginia is planning to teach vocational agriculture in Middle Tennessee. She is currently
employed at the Nash Family Creamery in Chapel Hill, TN, and is a member of the Collegiate 4-H. Virginia’s agricultural background experience includes growing up on her family’s beef cattle farm.
Jacob Nicholson
Austin Peay State University scholarship winner Jacob Nicholson
Winners 2020
(left to right): Dr. Todd Winters (Dean of Agriculture at UTM), Nick Carpenter, Dan Strasser (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative), and Dr. Joey Mehlhorn (Professor, Agricultural Economics at UTM)
Nicholas Carpenter
Nick is a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) and is the son of Alan Carpenter. He is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Communications. After graduation, Nick is planning on accepting his commission in the U.S. Army with intention to be an Active Duty Aviation officer. He hopes to enter the agricultural communications and logistics industry. He is currently employed at the UTM Skyhawk Battalion in Martin and is a member of the UTM ROTC, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Vice President of College Republicans. Nick’s agriculture background includes beekeeping and raising cattle and chickens.
The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
(left to right): Dr. Donald Sudbrink (APSU), Jacob Nicholson and Todd Blocker (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative)
Jacob Nicholson
Clarksville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Jacob Nicholson of Cunningham, Tennessee. Jacob is a student at Austin Peay State University (APSU) and is the son of April and Robert Nicholson. He is a freshman working toward a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Business.
After graduation, Jacob is planning to find a job in the agriculture marketing field, or continue his education with a masters degree in education. Jacob is a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and he has experience working on his and other family farms near Cunningham.
The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
(left to right) Paul Binkley (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives representative) and Luke Holloway
Luke Holloway
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Luke
Holloway of Cookeville. Luke is a student of Tennessee Tech University (TTU) and is the son of Tim and Shirley Holloway.
He is a senior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering. After graduation, Luke is planning on joining his family’s house building business in the Upper Cumberland area.
He also plans on expanding the family farm with cattle. He is a member of the Servants of Christ Campus Ministry, Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association, and the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association. Luke’s prior agriculture experience includes serving as farm manager at Holloway Farm for five years. The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
(left to right): Paul Binkley (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative) and Hunter Thrasher
Hunter Thrasher
Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Hunter Thrasher of Kelso. Hunter is a student at Tennessee State University (TSU) and is the son of Don and Edie Thrasher.
He is a senior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science.
After graduation, Hunter is planning on joining the management training program through the Alabama Farmer’s Cooperative. He is currently employed at Madison County Coop in Meridianville, Alabama. Hunter’s agriculture experience includes raising cattle and goats as well as cutting hay.
The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
Winners 2019
(left to right): The winner Harley Johnson, the presenter Paul Binkley, president of the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives.
Harley Johnson
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
The council is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations in Tennessee. The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Fanner Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bur;􀂵u Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
Read moreThe scholarship program started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the post currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies that work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be II citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
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Loran Frady
Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Loran
Frady of Pikeville. Loran is a student at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and is the daughter of Anthony and Tina
Frady of Pikeville. Loran is a senior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science.
Read moreAfter graduation, Loran is planning to work in the equine industry where she hopes to be directly involved in providing care to horses. Her long term goal is to open a retirement/rescue home for older horses. She is currently employed at H&R Block in Woodbury. Loran is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and her agriculture background includes a working on a Spotted Saddle Horse breeding farm and hobby farming.
The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations in Tennessee. The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
Winners 2018
(left to right): Scott Lewis (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative), Madison Armstrong, Dr. Jessica Carter (Professor of Animal Science, MTSU) and Dr. Justin Gardner (Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture MTSU).
Madison Armstrong
(left to right): Scott Lewis (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative), Madison Armstrong, Dr. Jessica Carter (Professor of Animal Science, MTSU) and Dr. Justin Gardner (Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture MTSU).
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Madison Armstrong of Troy. Madison is a student at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and is the daughter of Larry and Deanna Armstrong. Madison is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Horse Science.
After graduation, Madison is planning on pursuing a career in stable management and any other opportunities in the horse industry. She is currently employed at the MTSU Horse Science Center in Murfreesboro and is a member of the MTSU Equestrian Team, MTSU Block and Bridle and MTSU Stock Horse Team.
Read moreMadison’s agriculture experience includes raising chickens, goats and horses, as well as participating in the Weakley County 4-H Mounted Drill Team for five years.
The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations in Tennessee. The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
Left to right… Sam Comer (Tennessee State University), Aniya Bryant and Scott Lewis (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative).
Aniya Bryant
Local Student Awarded Scholarship by Tennessee Council of Cooperatives
(left to right) Todd Blocker (TN Council of Cooperatives President), Kendall Malone, and Dan Strasser (TN Council of Cooperatives Vice President).
Kendall Malone
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Kendall Malone of Lebanon. Kendall is a student of Tennessee Tech University (TTU) and is the daughter of Jami and Sam Malone. She is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science.
After graduation, Kendall is planning to pursue a career as an operations manager in the poultry industry. She is currently employed at Middle TN Occupational and Environmental Medicine in Lebanon and is a member of Lambda Alpha Sigma, Block and Bridle, Poultry Club, and Putnam County Young Farmers and Ranchers. Kendall’s agriculture background includes equine management, showing sheep and being involved in FFA.
The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
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The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations in Tennessee. The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
(left to right) Todd Blocker (TN Council of Cooperatives President), Kristen Brown, and Dan Strasser (TN Council of Cooperatives Vice President).
Kristen Brown
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Kristen Brown of Cookeville. Kristen is a student at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) and is the daughter of Richard and Tina Brown. She is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science.
After graduation, Kristen is planning to continue her education in cattle reproduction. She is currently a member of the American Angus Association, Tennessee Junior Angus Association, National Junior Angus Association, University of Tennessee Block and Bridle, Collegiate FFA, Collegiate 4-H, and the University of Tennessee Livestock Judging Team.Kristen grew up on a family farm where they raise Registered Angus cattle and host an annual Genetic Excellence Bull Sale. She has shown cattle across the country for many years and is a fourth generation farmer.
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The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations in Tennessee. The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
(left to right): Dr. Joey Mehlhorn (Professor, Agricultural Economics at UTM), Rob Holland (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative), IvieAnn Anderson, Dr. Todd Winters (Dean of Agriculture at UTM).
IvieAnn Anderson
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to IvieAnn Anderson of Gallatin. IvieAnn is a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) and is the daughter of Reid and Sheila Anderson. IvieAnn is a junior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business.
After graduation, IvieAnn is considering a career in the floral and events industry. She plans to move to Middle Tennessee and explore the wedding and events market. She is currently employed at Black Tie Floral and Events in Gallatin and is a member of the National Agriculture Marketing Association, TN Young Farmers and Ranchers and UT Martin Church of Christ Student Center. IvieAnn’s agriculture background includes raising Longhorn cattle and showing horses.
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The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations in Tennessee. The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
Winners 2017
(left to right): Dr. Donald Sudbrink (APSU), Evan Ptak and Todd Blocker (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative).
Evan Ptak
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Evan Ptak of Dickson. Evan is a student at Austin Peay State University (APSU) and is the son of Tom and Kim Ptak. He is a junior working toward a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Business and Science.
After graduation, Evan is planning on getting a job in a large agricultural business. Evan’s agriculture experience includes living on a cattle farm. He enjoys the outdoors and the science involved in growing crops.
The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
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The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
(left to right): Scott Lewis (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative), Valerie Preston and Dr. Justin Gardner (MTSU Department of Agribusiness and Agriscience Representative).
Valerie Preston
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Valerie Preston of Lynchburg, TN. Valerie is a student at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and is the daughter of Bobby and Tonya Preston. Valerie is a senior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness.
After graduation, Valerie is planning to pursue a Master’s degree in order to work in a microbiology lab for a distillery where she hopes to make a career. She is currently employed at Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg. Valerie’s agriculture experience includes raising and showing Boer goats as well as raising horses and chickens with her father.
The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
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The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations. The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
Brittaney Hogan with Dr. Sam Comer
Brittaney Hogan
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Brittaney Hogan of Centerville. Brittaney is a student at Tennessee State University (TSU) and is the daughter of Lori and Kirk Mathis. She is a senior working toward a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Studies.
After graduation, Brittaney is planning on attending graduate school to further her degree in Environmental Studies. She is currently employed at TSU and is a member of the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRR), Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (TLSAMP), and the Dean’s Scholar Program. Brittaney’s agriculture background includes being a member of 4-H, living on a small farm and being involved in STEM.
The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
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The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
(left to right): Dr. Dennis Duncan (TTU), Dr. Liz Self-Mullens (TTU), Katelynn Cammack and Dan Strasser (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative).
Katelynn Cammack
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Katelynn Cammack of McMinnville. Katelynn is a student of Tennessee Tech University (TTU) and is the daughter of Jane and Kevin Mitchell. She is a senior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Communication and Education.
After graduation, Katelynn is planning to teach agriculture to high school students. She is a member of the Student Government Association, Putnam County Young Farmers and Ranchers, TTU Collegiate FFA, and Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. Katelynn’s agriculture background includes work experience in FFA and agriculture classes at TTU which has grown her passion to teach at the high school level.
The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
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The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
Susan Cowley, University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Susan Cowley
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Susan Cowley of Fayetteville. Susan is a student at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) and is the daughter of Ewin and Lucy Cowley. She is a senior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics.
After graduation, Susan is planning to work in agriculture in Tennessee in policy or economics. She is a member of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) Ambassadors, Block and Bridle, Agricultural Business Club, and the 2016 Livestock Judging Team. Susan’s agriculture background includes growing up on her family’s cattle operation and working in agribusiness.
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The TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.
(left to right): Rob Holland (Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Representative), Miracle Jones, Dr. Todd Winters (Dean of Agriculture at UTM), and Wes Totten (Chair Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources at UTM).
Miracle Jones
The Tennessee Council of Cooperatives (TCC) recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Miracle Jones of Manchester, TN. Miracle is a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) and is the daughter of Gerald and Angela Jones. Miracle is a senior working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science Veterinarian Technology.
After graduation, Miracle hopes to intern at Blue Pearl in Nashville. She is currently employed at Hackett Animal Clinic in Manchester and is a member of the Vet Tech program and the Student’s Cattleman Club at UTM. Miracle’s agriculture experience includes raising commercial beef cattle and meat goats.
The TCC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the cooperative form of business through education and promotion of all types of cooperatives. TCC has two types of membership including “parent cooperatives” and “individual cooperatives.”
Read moreThe TCC is made up of member representatives from various cooperative organizations. The total TCC membership is 60 members consisting of eight parent cooperatives and 52 individual cooperatives, including 19 electric cooperatives, 29 Tennessee Farmer Co-ops, five telephone cooperatives, three financial institutions, two milk cooperatives, one tobacco cooperative and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Leadership for TCC is provided by 13 voting board members and six ex-officio members.
The TCC sponsors six college scholarships for agricultural students from each of Tennessee’s four-year agriculture programs: Austin Peay State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Tennessee Technological University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the University of Tennessee, Martin; and Tennessee State University.
The scholarship program, started in 1984, is an effort to acknowledge and aid the young people most likely to return to communities served by rural cooperatives. TCC considers the scholarships an investment in the future of cooperatives and their leadership. Several scholarship recipients from the past currently serve in one of Tennessee’s cooperatives or in one of the state’s agriculture-related agencies which work with, support and help build cooperative businesses.
To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, the student must be a citizen of Tennessee; enrolled in a college of agriculture; maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4 points; and, if possible, be in his or her junior year of study.