2026 fair

Board of Directors

Meet the dedicated volunteers, agricultural leaders, educators and community partners who work throughout the year to organize events, support exhibitors and keep the Fentress County Fair tradition growing.

Serving the Fair and Our Community

2026 Fair Board & Leadership

Meet the dedicated volunteers, agricultural leaders, educators and community partners who work throughout the year to organize events, support exhibitors and keep the Fentress County Fair tradition growing.

2026 Fair Leadership

Chris Watson

President

2026 Fair Leadership

Darrell Wright

Vice-President

2026 Fair Leadership

Cindy Smith

Secretary / Treasurer

2026 Fair Leadership

Richmond Smith

General Manager

2026 Fair Leadership

David Smith

Assistant General Manager

Board Leadership

Directors

The following individuals are listed as Directors in the official 2026 Premium List.

William Bilbrey
Lee Little
Belinda Payne
Cindy Smith
David Smith
Richmond Smith
Angie Starr
Faye Stephens
Jimmy Sweet
Kara Walker-Choate
Chris Watson
Darrell Wright
Board Leadership

Interim Directors

Heather Anders
Brenda Cook
Brandon Garrett
Nate Purcell
Honorary Leadership

Honorary Board Members – Advisor

Sue Crooks

Honorary Board Member – Advisor

Brenda Pierce-Williams

Honorary Board Member – Advisor

Exhibits & Competitions

Department Chairpersons

Department chairpersons coordinate exhibit areas, classes and competition activities across the fair.

Cindy Smith General Superintendent
Donald Stephens Chairperson of Crops Department
Kara Walker-Choate & Richmond Smith Chairpersons of Livestock Department
Lee Little Chairperson of Vocational Ag. Department
John Gunter Chairperson of 4-H Department
Marta McPeters Chairperson of Family & Consumer Science Dept.
Carol Watson Chairperson of Hobby & Craft Dept.
Teresa Tompkins Chairperson of Art Dept.
Linda Washburn Chairperson of Canning Dept.
Peggy Smith Chairperson of Domestic Art Dept.
Beulah Hinds & Martha Sells Chairpersons of Culinary Dept.
Margie Williams Chairperson of Flower Dept.
Vickie McDonald Chairperson of Education Dept.
Belinda Payne Chairperson of Youth Dept.
Cindy Smith Chairperson of Commercial Exhibits
Community Guidance

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee connects the fair with agriculture, education and local government.

John Gunter Extension Director
Sarah Upchurch Extension Agent
Jenna Beaty Extension Agent
Lee Little Vo. Ag. Teacher
Marrisa Wright Vo. Ag. Teacher
Marta McPeters Family and Consumer Science
Jimmy Johnson Fentress County Executive
Kristi Hall Directors of Schools

Board and committee information reflects the official 2026 Premium List. Contact the Fair Association with questions or corrections.