Straight Rows, Steady Faith: Rep. Rusty Grills Brings Farmer Wisdom to the Tennessee General Assembly

Straight Rows & Steady Faith

As a ninth-generation farmer and Tennessee State Representative (District 77), Rep. Rusty Grills brings real-world wisdom from the fields to the General Assembly.

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Farmers know the secret to straight rows: don’t stare at the ground right in front of you. Instead, fix your eyes on a distant point — a tree, silo, or fence post — and keep driving straight.

Rep. Grills applies that same principle in lawmaking: stay focused on what matters most — serving constituents, supporting family farms, and standing on enduring values.

This mirrors Hebrews 12:2:

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”