Session 3 of the 97th Annual Tennessee State Convention was presided over by Shelbi Wallace and Sarah Ault. Gabe Harville offered greeting to attendees. The session continued with the introduction of the 2025-2026 State Officer candidates. Paige Pardue delivered her retiring address, "You'll Move Mountains". Several distinguished honors were presented during the session, including the awarding of Honorary State Degrees, VIP Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards, and PLOW Awards. The session concluded with the presentation of the Star in Agriscience Award, recognizing exceptional achievement in agricultural scientific research.