Tennessee Equine Health Advisory Commission to Meet

Jan 09, 2026

NASHVILLE – Public meeting notice from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture

Commission: Tennessee Equine Health Advisory Commission

Location: Ellington Agricultural Center
                    Moss Building
                    440 Hogan Road
                    Nashville, TN 37220

Date: Jan. 14, 2026

Time: 10:30 a.m. Central time

The agenda includes approval of equine participation in the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program, an update on the sunset hearing, a review of the commission’s statutory duties and a report on equine welfare and disease. The commission will also discuss the status of expired member terms and the nomination of new members, establish priorities for the upcoming year and discuss the annual report.

The meeting is open to the public to attend. A portion of the meeting will be reserved for public comment, which may be submitted either orally or in writing regarding business before the commission.

Source : tn.gov

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