Thirty-four teams competed in the 2026 Tennessee FFA Grill Masters Competition on Monday, August 17, at the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fairgrounds during FFA Day. Presented by the Tennessee Beef Industry Council, the competition gave FFA members an opportunity to showcase their grilling skills and knowledge of the beef industry. Perry County FFA earned first place and received a smoker grill donated by Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, custom Tennessee FFA and Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. aprons, and $200 for its chapter. Clarksville FFA placed second, receiving a Lodge Cast Iron Sportsman’s Grill and $150 for its chapter. Franklin County FFA placed third, earning a Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. skillet and $100 for its chapter. Tennessee FFA extends its appreciation to the Tennessee Beef Industry Council for presenting the competition, the judges for volunteering their time, the participating chapters, and the sponsors whose generous donations made the awards possible.