Murfreesboro, TN - Tim Tipps has been named Financial Services Officer for Farm Credit Services (FCS) of Mid-America in Murfreesboro, TN. Tipps will service loans and financially related services for a $17 billion financial lending cooperative serving over 85,000 farmer-producers, agribusinesses and rural residents throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. Tipps will service Rutherford and Cannon Counties, after a brief stint working for Farm Credit Services in the McMinnville, Tennessee area.

Tipps joins FCS as a seasoned professional owning and operating Appraisal Source of Tennessee for the past thirteen years. Prior to becoming an appraiser, Tipps served over 16 years in the banking industry. Tipps also owns and farms The Farm at Hollow Springs in Cannon County.

Tipps is a member of the Tennessee Agritourism Association, Blue Raider Athletic Association, Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission, a board member of Rutherford County CrimeStoppers, and is a past state President, Colonel and Life Member of the Tennessee Jaycees. Moreover, Tim is a member of the Rutherford County Farm Bureau, associate member of the Appraisal Institute, and charter member of the Tennessee Appraiser Coalition. In addition to the foregoing, Tipps is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, and attended the University of Tennessee, where he served as an athletic trainer for the Volunteer athletic programs. Tim is also a graduate of the Southeastern School of Banking and Southeastern School of Commercial Lending.

“Tim possesses a great deal of knowledge, skill and resources that will complement our Murfreesboro office,” says Mark Wilson, Regional Vice President. “Furthermore, Tim’s long time involvement in the Murfreesboro community gives him an added advantage. I know our current customers and new clients will enjoy working with Tim.”

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America makes loans for farm and rural living purposes, including real estate, operating, equipment, and housing and related services such as leasing and insurance. To reach our office, please call 615.893.7631 or visit our website at www.e-farmcredit.com.