About Us

The TFC Foundation, established in 2021, supports all 95 counties in Tennessee and continues the community enrichment initiated by Tennessee Farmers Cooperative in 1945. One of the seven cooperative principles is “Concern for Community” and the foundation supports this principle. The foundation generates revenue from TFC and unique fundraisers, including the annual Co-op Auction Barn and the yearly FFA/4-H knife sale in support of Tennessee 4-H and FFA. A board of directors, comprised of TFC leadership, state-wide general managers, and professional staff, oversees financial matters and grant decisions to maximize community impact.

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Mission

The TFC Foundation will foster future generations of agricultural leaders, serve local communities, and support faith-based initiatives.

We will leverage the power of our cooperative system to serve Tennessee agriculture and our neighbors.

Vision

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Our Core Values

Learn more about Tennessee Farmers Cooperative’s Mission, Vision, and F.A.I.T.H. Values by clicking here.

Leadership

Executive Director Claire Hill

Claire Hill, Executive Director
chill@ourcoop.com
615-793-8318

Claire Hill is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation (TFCF), a nonprofit established in 2021 to strengthen philanthropic efforts across the cooperative system. She also leads public relations for Tennessee Farmers Cooperative. With more than a decade of experience in marketing and communications, Claire brings a strong background in the cooperative sector, including work with electric cooperatives and community banks.

Claire began her journey with TFC as an intern in 2012 and 2013, later joining the Marketing and Communications Department full-time in 2021. She served as the Assistant Editor of The Cooperator, a publication dedicated to connecting the Co-op community, and collaborated with senior leadership on corporate and internal communications initiatives.

She holds a degree in Mass Communications with a focus on Public Relations from Middle Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in Corporate Communications from Austin Peay State University. Claire earned her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2021 and became a Master Cooperative Communicator in 2023.

Beyond her professional achievements, Claire resides on a 250-acre farm in northern Maury County with her husband, Justin, where they raise beef cattle and hay. 

 Her leadership aims to foster a strong sense of community and support within the cooperative network.

Board of Directors

TFC CEO Joey Caldwell

TFC Chief Financial Officer Kirk Fischer

Lincoln Farmers Cooperative General Manager Paul Arnette

TFC General Counsel Elizabeth Foss

Obion Farmers Cooperative General Manager John Rimmer

TFC Board Member Tim Luckey

White Warren Farmers Cooperative General Manager Deb Dunn

TFC Chief Operating Officer Andy Woodard

Washington Farmers Cooperative General Manager Ben Bowman

Contact Us

Questions or comments? Contact the TFC Foundation today and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Financials & Reports

We are committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. Below you’ll find our most recent annual report.