Murray Thomas Miles, Jr Memorial Scholarship Recipient for 2025
Makala Blythe
Makala is the daughter of Malisa Bell and Bobby Blythe. She is a 2023 graduate of Blackman High School. Makala is currently attending MTSU where she is pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a secondary in education. She maintains a 3.38 grade point average.
Makala was a four-year member of the Blackman FFA Chapter. She served as president in 2021. She also served as the Middle TN FFA Regional Reporter in 2021 and currently serves as the Collegiate FFA Vice President. Makala is a MTSU School of Agriculture Ambassador and currently serves as President. She also served as the MTSU Agritourism Treasurer between 2023 - 2024. She is a member of the Rutherford County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers. Makala has numerous other awards and accomplishments.
Malala’s current goals are to graduate and establish her career within the agriculture industry. She wants to become an educator, whether in a traditional classroom setting or through non-traditional outreach and community programs. Her dream is to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders and innovators.
Rutherford County Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients 2025
Sarah Marshall
Sarah is the daughter of John and Emily Marshall of the Eagleville Community. Sarah is a seventh-generation Rutherford Countian whose family has been involved in agriculture since 1804. She is a graduate of Eagleville High School with a 3.961 GPA. She was the Eagleville FFA Chapter President 2024 – 2025. She is also the Middle TN Regional Treasurer 2024 – 2025. Sarah has other accolades to her biography. She plans to attend the University of Tennessee Knoxville where she plans to pursue a career in agriculture education.
Rutherford County Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients 2025
Lauren Wingler
Lauren is the daughter of Russ and Sally Wingler of the Christiana Community. She is a fourth-generation Hereford breeder. Lauren is a 2025 graduate of Eagleville High School with a 3.788 GPA. She is the current President of the Tennessee Junior Herford Association. She is involved with the Eagleville FFA and Rutherford County 4-H. Lauren is also the Tennessee Herford Queen 2025 – 2026. She plans to attend the University of Tennessee Martin in the fall of 2025 where she plans to pursue a career in Agricultural Communications as a base for her future goal of becoming an agricultural lawyer.
Rutherford County Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients 2025
Julian Floyd
Julian is the son of Amanda Pittman. He is a 2025 graduate of Oakland High School with a 4.0 GPA. Julian has been actively involved in both FFA and 4-H all four years of his high school career where he won awards for meat evaluation. Julian is also a four-year member of the Oakland marching band and jazz band. He plans to attend TN Tech University in the fall, where he will start working toward a veterinarian career.
Rutherford County Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipients 2025
Caleb Limpert
Caleb is the son of Eric and Britney Limpert of the Christiana community. He is a 2025 graduate of Rockvale High School with a 4.0 GPA. He is a four-year member of the Rockvale FFA and is currently the Rockvale FFA Chapter President and Middle TN Regional FFA Sentinel. He is also involved with the 4-H Livestock Club and Honor Club and has honor recognition in livestock and meats judging. Caleb plans to attend UT Martin and major in Agribusiness with a concentration in Farm and Ranch Management. He is also considering a second major in Veterinary Technology where he would focus on Equine Chiropractor and Acupuncture Specialist.