Mission

The TFC Foundation will foster future generations of agricultural leaders, serve local communities, and support faith-based initiatives.

Vision

We will leverage the power of our cooperative system to serve Tennessee agriculture and our neighbors.

Who we are

The TFC Foundation, established in 2021, supports all 95 counties in Tennessee and continues the community enrichment initiated by the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative in 1945. The foundation generates revenue from TFC profits and unique fundraisers, including the annual Co-op Auction Barn and the yearly FFA/4-H knife sale. A board of directors, comprising TFC leadership, state-wide general managers, and professional staff, oversees financial matters and grant decisions to maximize community impact.

OUR CORE VALUES

  • We demonstrate unwavering compassion towards those in need, ensuring that our actions and support are infused with empathy and understanding.

  • We are dedicated to being highly responsive, promptly meeting the needs of individuals and communities with care and efficiency.

  • We actively collaborate with others to provide essential resources, amplifying our ability to meet the needs of the individuals and communities we serve.

  • Improve our communities by offering funding and volunteer support to those in need, making them better places to live.

Claire Hill, Executive Director

Leadership

Claire Hill, Executive Director
chill@ourcoop.com
615-793-8318

Board of Directors

Shannon Huff, President – CEO, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative
Kirk Fischer, Treasurer – CFO, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative
Elizabeth Foss, Secretary – General Counsel, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative
Andy Woodard, COO, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative
David Bunch, General Manager, Union Farmers Co-op
Tim Luckey, Board Member, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative
Tommy Townsend, General Manager, Gibson Farmers Co-op
Deb Dunn, General Manager, White County Farmers Co-op
Paul Arnette, General Manager Lincoln/Bedford/Moore Co-op