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.
Smith County has a proud history built by generations of people in the mining and manufacturing industries—and it’s home for Chelsea and me, where we’re raising the ninth generation on our family farm. I’m looking forward to hosting folks on May 29 for another #TNTrueTour and hearing directly from those keeping these traditions alive while fighting for good-paying jobs and stronger communities. Let’s keep Tennessee, Tennessee.
Honored to speak this morning at the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Day Program. It’s because of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country that we get to live in the greatest nation in the world. May we never take that for granted. 🇺🇸
Bedford County is known for its deep agricultural roots and thriving equine industry, and is home to the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. I’m looking forward to hearing directly from the Tennesseans who keep our agricultural economy running. Join us May 29 for another stop on the #TNTrueTour!
Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of a debt we can never fully repay. To every Gold Star family—your loss is not forgotten, and neither is the sacrifice of your loved one. Tennessee is the Volunteer State, earned in blood across generations. Traveling this state and meeting veterans reminds me: our freedom is never free. Thank you for your service.
