Meet John
John is a conservative outsider and lifelong Tennessean. He is raising his family on the Generational Rose family farm because Tennessee is his home.
In fact, John is the 8th generation to live and farm in the adjoining Temperance Hall and Lancaster communities in Dekalb and Smith Counties. He started working on the farm as a kid and was raised in nearby Cookeville. John graduated from Cookeville High School and continued his education at Tennessee Tech University, home of the Golden Eagles. He studied agriculture at Tech, an easy choice for him since farming has always been a passion of his.
Founded in 1934, the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is the longest-running festival in the state—and still one of the best family traditions around. West Tennessee knows how to bring people together and create a place where folks can slow down and remember what matters most in Tennessee: faith, family, and freedom.
My wife Chelsea had the honor of spending time with some great women at the Women in Ag Summit. She came home encouraged by their stories and the generations of Tennessee families they help provide for. Agriculture is the backbone of our state, and as an 8th-generation farmer, I’m grateful for all you do to keep it going.
Great company in Tipton County on the #TNTrueTour. In Covington, hard work still matters, faith and family come first, and folks are committed to keeping Tennessee, Tennessee. Thank you to everyone who came out—I won’t forget who I’m fighting for. Appreciate Turner Angus Farm for hosting!
