The Farmer & The Chef

2026 Featured Chefs

Executive Chef James Allen | Blackthorn Club at the Ridges | Jonesborough, TN

Braised Beef–Stuffed Eggplant Roulade
Tender eggplant rolled with slow-braised beef and finished with smoked tomato sauce.

Savory Basil & Tomato Tart
Seasonal tomato and garden basil served with chilled gazpacho.

Torrece “Chef T” Gregoire | Culinary Concepts | Bristol, VA

Island Curry Chicken
Chef T’s signature blend of diasporic heat and Appalachian soul: bold curry chicken layered with island spices, served with coconut rice and peas, bright pineapple chutney, pickled cucumber and a finish of micro cilantro.

Jordan Greene | General Morgan Inn & Brumley’s | Greeneville, TN

Sorghum-Glazed Pulled Brisket
Pulled brisket glazed with sweet sorghum, paired with smoky pepper jam, crispy fingerlings, buttermilk crème, sorghum mustard and Hillfarm microgreens from Greeneville, Tennessee.

Ryan Butler | Southern Craft | Johnson City, TN

Farmhouse Beef Enchiladas
Slow-braised beef with roasted peppers and sweet onions, wrapped in warm tortillas for a hearty farm-inspired classic.

Emily Peltier | Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee | Kingsport, TN

Garden-Pickled Beets with Whipped Feta
Bright garden-pickled beets over creamy whipped feta, finished with candied pecans for an earthy, elegant bite with Southern charm.

Southern Shrimp & Grits
Tender shrimp over creamy stone-ground grits—a beloved Southern classic elevated with comfort, hospitality and the flavors of home.

Kateela Serrano and Anna Chacon | Jeremiah Cafe | Johnson City, TN

Beef Braciole
Tender rolled beef, slowly cooked for a rich and savory Italian-inspired dish

Alexandra Tucker | Plum Lounge- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Bristol, VA

Smoked Peach Pulled Pork on Crispy Polenta
Pulled pork with smoky-sweet peach, crisp polenta, pickled red onion, garden tomato and fresh microgreens.

Elizabeth Rosenbalm | Good Batch Mama | Kingsport, TN

Tuscan-Style Housemade Meatballs & Bruschetta
Beef and pork meatballs paired with rustic tomato bruschetta for a warm taste of the Tuscan countryside.

Tagen Shell | Charcute | Johnson City, TN

The Harvest Charcuterie Table
An artfully arranged spread of artisan meats and cheeses, seasonal fruits, preserves and paired accompaniments for the shared table.

Kat Yarbrough | Side Hustle Custom Bakery | Piney Flats, TN

Farmhouse Chocolate Cake with Mousse & Ganache
A rich farmhouse chocolate cake layered with silky mousse and glossy ganache, crafted with farm-fresh eggs and cream for a decadent finale from Kat’s celebrated custom bakery.

Angie Lawson | Brumley’s Catering by Angeez | Greeneville, TN

Local Raspberry & Chocolate Dessert Shooter
Chocolate layered with local raspberries—a petite nod to summer’s harvest.

Brenda Barnicki | Eden’s Vista | Gray, TN

Farm-Fresh Raspberry Gelato
Creamy gelato swirled with local raspberries for a cool, velvety finish.

2026 Featured Farmers

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