West Tennessee’s rice mill ‘Tennemo Rice’ named finalist in Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest

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DYER COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - From the fields of Dyer County to dinner tables across the country, a local agricultural operation is putting West Tennessee manufacturing in the statewide spotlight. Tennemo Rice, the state’s only rice farm and mill located in the small community of Finley, has been named one of just four finalists in the 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” competition. “It has really surprised us, and we’re excited,” said William Schultz, co-owner of Tennemo Rice. The annual contest launched July 15 with more than 100 nominees. Following three rounds and over 50,000 votes ca...