John Far was a giant in the wrestling community. The pioneer was an inaugural year inductee of the Tennessee Chapter. He graduated from The Baylor School and earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Chattanooga. He got his Masters at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a Doctorate Degree at Middle Tennessee State University. John served our country for over 30 years in the Army and retired as a Lt. Colonel. John taught in the public schools at Red Bank High School where he started the wrestling program, Chattanooga Central, and Sale Creek. Farr coached Red Bank to a then record three straight state wrestling championships. Coach Farr started the wrestling program at Chattanooga State, directed state tournaments, officiated NCAA Division I tournaments and served on the High School National Federation Wrestling Rules Committee and advisory boards. John was a member of three halls of fame: Greater Chattanooga Area Sports Hall of Fame, TSSAA and the Tennessee Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

John passed on the same day as fellow 1995 inductee Jim Morgan.