TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jul 20, 2026

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has named Matthew McClanahan as general counsel, the Nashville Post reports. McClanahan will assume the role on Aug. 3 and provide legal counsel to the department and oversee other legal matters. He previously worked as a managing partner at his law firm McClanahan & Winston in Crossville, where he focused on government relations, civil litigation, agricultural and environmental issues and business matters. He also formerly served as executive director of the Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts. "Matthew's legal experience and understanding of Tennessee agriculture make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team," Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt said in a press release. McClanahan earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee and his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Tennessee Tech University.