TennesseeTennessee House honors Aubie Smith for regional farming award
The Tennessee House honored Aubie Smith for his 2026 East Tennessee regional farming award, recognizing a farmer who raises cattle, grows crops, and hosts farm festivals.
What it does
The House commended Ooltewah farmer Aubie Smith for his 2026 East Tennessee regional Farmer of the Year award and wished him continued success.
Argument forThe honor may help more people learn about Smith’s cattle, crops, and farm festivals.
Argument againstThe resolution may offer little direct help to other farmers because it honors only Smith and sets out no broader farm policy.
More detail
The Tennessee House honored and commended Aubie Smith. Smith, of Ooltewah, was named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the East Tennessee region.
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History
- 2026
- May 7Sponsor(s) Added.Latest
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 5/7/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- May 7Adopted, Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 1Major
- May 7Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.Minor
- May 7Signed by H. SpeakerAdopted
- May 6Filed for introductionMinor
- May 6Intro., placed on H. consent cal. for 5/7/2026Introduced
- May 7Sponsor(s) Added.Latest
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