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New mural on Celebration grounds

The Celebration is continuing to upgrade and beautify the shows grounds, as well as enhance the fan experience. A new mural that was commission by artist, Kristen Seibold was just announced, and she did an amazing job. The mural is located on the brick wall near the Sir Pizza booth. 
8/1/2024

WHTA to host Shane Shiflet Photography during Celebration

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association, located on the historic Celebration grounds, has announced it will, once again, host Shane Shiflet Photography during this year’s TWHNC Celebration. Last year, the WHTA office relocated to the old Gift Shop building, which had been home to Shane Shiflet Photography during the Celebration for the past several years.
8/1/2024

Celebration entries remain consistent

The 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will be held August 21st through August 31st and will once again host over 2.500 entries. The total number of pre-show entries was 2,536 matching the total from 2022, which was the first time in 12 years that the Celebration had topped 2,500 entries.  
7/31/2024

Obituary – Barbara Gay Turner

Mrs. Barbara Gay Turner, age 77, of Shelbyville, passed away July 27, 2024, under the loving care and comfort her family, Hospice Compassus, and the dedicated and professional staff of Lynchburg Nursing Center.
7/30/2024

International Grand Championship High Point Winners

7/30/2024

Tune in to ReporTV this weekend!

ReporTV will provide live streaming coverage from Wartrace, beginning at 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 3.

Due to bandwidth, highlights only will be available from Fayetteville Blue Ribbon. 

7/30/2024

USDA files Motion to Dismiss in Wright’s vs. USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture filed a motion to dismiss on July 25, 2024 in the Michael, Casey and Josh Wright vs. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Administrator Michael Watson case.  
7/29/2024

Obituary – Carol Gilland

Carol Jane Gilland was born on May 13th, 1963 in Fort Worth, Texas to Martha Jean Baker and Robert Eugene Chapman and passed away on July 23rd, 2024 in Haltom City, Texas at the age of 61 years old. 
7/28/2024

Obituary – Hugh Johnson

Hugh Allen Johnson peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 23, 2024. He was born on October 8th, 1937 in Gadsden, AL and was a 1955 graduate of Gadsden High School. 
7/28/2024

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7/26/2024

Equine Obituary – Counterfeit Dollar

Counterfeit Dollar passed peacefully July 6, 2024. "Wilbur" as we affectionately called him was 26. Counterfeit Dollar, ridden by WGC trainer Bud Seaton, as the Official Celebration Flag Horse from 2003-2015. 
7/24/2024

TWHBEA Election Candidate Declaration Deadline August 1

This Fall TWHBEA members will elect 17 individuals to serve three-year terms and 3 to fill vacancies on the International Board of Directors beginning next year. Candidates must declare their intentions by Thursday, August 1, 2024. 
7/24/2024

TWHBEA Electronic Voting Opt-In Deadline Approaches

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ members have until August 1, 2024, to opt-in for electronic voting for the upcoming International Board of Directors election. The TWHBEA Corporate Rules allow voting members* in the United States the opportunity to opt-in for electronic voting, however, it is mandatory for voting outside of the territorial United States to be done electronically.
7/24/2024

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7/19/2024

Celebration of Life for Melissa Payne Chambers

The Melissa Payne Chambers family will host a Celebration of Life for Melissa on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Woodlake Golf Club in Tazewell, TN. The event will take place from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
7/19/2024