The UT Martin Collegiate FFA chapter was named top collegiate chapter in the state for the fourth consecutive year at the Tennessee FFA Alumni State Convention at Montgomery Bell State Park. Also, it was announced that UT Martin Collegiate FFA is the first and only FFA Alumni university affiliation in the state.

Two agriculture majors, Haley Eskew, of Bells, and Ashley Amsden, of Drummonds, received $500 Harold Lineberry Scholarships during the convention.

Dr. James N. Butler Jr., professor of agricultural education, is UT Martin Collegiate FFA adviser.