Senate Joint Resolution 7003 honors Willis Jepson for being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the Middle Tennessee region. This recognition, awarded by the University of Tennessee Extension in collaboration with the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, celebrates Jepson's significant contributions to agriculture, including his work in production, marketing, business management, and community service. A seventh-generation farmer, Jepson operates the Jepson Family Farm, which cultivates a diverse range of crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, tobacco, canola, watermelons, and pumpkins across Tennessee and Kentucky.

The resolution commends Jepson for exemplifying the dedication and spirit of a true Tennessean and expresses the Senate's best wishes for his continued success in future endeavors. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the agricultural community and highlights Jepson's long-standing family legacy in farming since 1806.