Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission to Meet

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission will meet by electronic means July 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. CDT.

In accordance with Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Orders 16 and 51, the Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission will meet and conduct business by electronic means. This measure serves to protect the health and safety of citizens and government officials during the COVID-19 emergency response.

The meeting is open to the public to attend via an internet-based teleconferencing system. There is no cost to participants. Instructions and alternative methods of communication are included at the bottom of this notice.

The agenda includes review of 2020 cancellation of traditional state fair format, review of expressions of interest for alternative future fair sites, planning for commission recommendations regarding conduct of future state fairs, and other business.            

The Tennessee General Assembly created the Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission to advise, facilitate and coordinate with the Tennessee State Fair Association. The 7-member commission is administratively attached to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and meets as necessary to conduct business.