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Wilson County unveils Stratton Bone ‘Made in Tennessee’ building in Lebanon
Summary
A dedication in Lebanon, Tennessee, honored Sam Stratton Bone — a longtime Wilson County farmer and former state lawmaker — with the naming of the Stratton Bone "Made in Tennessee" building at the James E. Jordan Agricultural Center. Local and state officials praised his role in agriculture and community service.
The Wilson County community gathered in Lebanon to dedicate the Stratton Bone "Made in Tennessee" building at the James E. Jordan Agricultural Center and to honor Sam Stratton Bone for decades of service to local agriculture and state policy.
Keith Harrison, who introduced the program, said the event was meant to recognize "a humble man who has made amazing contributions to Wilson County and the state of Tennessee." County Mayor Bridal Hutto praised Bone’s long record of public service and noted that Bone purchased the grounds for the Ag Center; Hutto said Bone served on the Wilson County Commission from 1969–1978 and 1982–1996.
Jeffrey Turner, vice chairman of the Wilson County Ag Hall of Fame, recounted Bone’s biography and public roles: born in Lebanon in 1938, educated at Cumberland College and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (animal husbandry), a lifetime farmer and a former member of the Tennessee Air National Guard, and a state representative who chaired the House Agriculture Committee. Turner noted Bone’s induction into the Wilson County Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2025.
Rodonna Rose, former executive vice president of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, called Bone a "visionary" who connected lawmakers with farmers through initiatives such as Ag Day on the Hill and described his behind‑the‑scenes mentorship of 4‑H and FFA youth. Representative John Ray Clemens read a recently passed house/senate joint resolution recognizing Bone’s contributions.
Organizers asked Josh Majors and AgCenter staff to unveil the sign for the "Stratton Bone Made in Tennessee" building. After the unveiling, Bone accepted the honor and thanked the many local volunteers and officials who worked on the project. The program closed with an invitation to attendees to continue the celebration inside the new facility.
Attendance included elected officials, agricultural leaders, 4‑H and FFA members and county staff; organizers distributed a printed handout summarizing remarks and program history.
