Andy Holt is Tennessee’s New Commissioner of Agriculture

NASHVILLE — Beginning October 1, Andy Holt will become Tennessee’s first, first-generation farmer to serve as the Commissioner of Agriculture at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). Holt replaces Dr. Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M., who retired after nearly seven years of service as commissioner and more than 21 years of state service. Governor Bill Lee announced the leadership change in a press release September 3.