Shutterbugs entered nearly 1,000 images in our photography contest in partnership with the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair. Sharing the fair’s theme, “95 Reasons to Celebrate Tennessee — Sow the Fun. Harvest the Memories,” we received entries from across the state honoring and spotlighting all that makes Tennessee a great place to live, work and play.
Guest judges Lacy Atkins and Robin Conover, both award-winning photographers, returned to help select the winners in each of our three categories: Junior, Professional and Adult Shutterbugs. Thank you to everyone who submitted photographs. Be sure to check out the additional images our staff recognized as finalists.
Adult Shutterbugs
FIRST PLACE, ADULT, “Skipping Into Sunshine,” Rane Moffitt, Pickwick EC, McNairy County
SECOND PLACE, ADULT, “All American Girl,” Danielle Head, Cumberland EMC, Robertson County
THIRD PLACE, ADULT, “Evening Glow,” Donna Mullins, Volunteer Energy Cooperative, Hamilton County
HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT, “Summer Fling,” Leslie Dunn, Cumberland EMC, Grundy County
HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT, “Old Burgess Falls Bridge,” Patsy Dunn, Cumberland EMC, Putnam County
HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT, “Double Vision,” Christopher Little, Appalachian EC, Hawkins County
HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT, “Lake Daze,” Stephanie Eraquam (Peters), Volunteer Energy Cooperative, Rhea County
Professional Shutterbugs
FIRST PLACE, PROFESSIONAL, “Honest Work,” Andrew Denning, Wilson County
SECOND PLACE, PROFESSIONAL, “Summer Fun,” Howard Litvack, Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson County
THIRD PLACE, PROFESSIONAL, “The Start of the Tims Ford Bass Classic Fishing Tournament,” Carl Banks, Duck River EMC, Franklin County
HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL, “Fishers of Men,” Keegan Dietz, Middle Tennessee Electric, Rutherford County
HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL, “Sunset Bass on the Water,” Kevin Howard, Tennessee Valley EC, Hardin County
HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL, “That Dang Ole Rodeo,” Sara May, Appalachian EC, Grainger County
HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL, “Holston River,” Randy Ball, Holston EC, Hawkins County
HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL, “Summer Fun,” Howard Litvack, Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson County
Junior Shutterbugs
FIRST PLACE, JUNIOR, “Sarah’s Evening Hope,” Kimberly Bunten, Mountain EC, Carter County
SECOND PLACE, JUNIOR, “Walking in the Woods,” Elden Van Neste, Upper Cumberland EMC, Jackson County
THIRD PLACE, JUNIOR, “Golden Love,” Hannah Dietrich, Sequachee Valley EC, Bledsoe County
HONORABLE MENTION, JUNIOR, “Bates Hill Barn,” Zoey Holt, Caney Fork EC, Warren County
HONORABLE MENTION, JUNIOR, “Rock Island Waterfalls,” Kaden Schreher, Middle Tennessee Electric, Wilson County
HONORABLE MENTION, JUNIOR, “Tree of Vines,” Micah Hughes, Southwest Tennessee EMC, Madison County