TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Sep 3, 2025

Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Andy Holt to the position of commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. He currently is the deputy commissioner, a role he was appointed to late last year. Holt previously spent 10 years as a state representative for House District 76 in West Tennessee. He will assume the role on Oct 1, replacing Charlie Hatcher, who is retiring after nearly seven years leading the department and more than 21 years working with the state. In making the announcement, Lee said, “Andy is a committed public servant who brings a personal understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Tennessee farmers. I’m grateful for his leadership and am confident he will serve Tennesseans with integrity by strengthening rural communities and supporting our agriculture industry.”