Tennessee Code Title 43. Agriculture and Horticulture § 43-21-107

(1) Include classifications of agricultural fairs based on area and population served;

(2) Annually designate a champion, first runner-up, and second runner-up within each classification, if the number of agricultural fairs in the classification allows;

(3) Award the champion within each classification an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the state aid paid to that agricultural fair under § 43-21-106 for the same year in which the award is made;

(4) Award the first runner-up, second runner-up, and other agricultural fairs participating in the program an amount less than one hundred percent (100%) of state aid received under § 43-21-106 for the same year in which the award is made;

(5) Establish criteria for determining those agricultural fairs that are worthy of designation as a champion, first runner-up, or second runner-up.  In establishing such criteria, the department shall consider:

(6) Limit participation in the program to agricultural fairs that paid at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) in premiums during the program cycle;  and

(7) Issue awards of merit exclusively to agricultural fairs and not to livestock shows or other exhibitions or entities.