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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

Parkers Crossroads adds class

Parkers Crossroads, scheduled for July 20, has added a class to their original schedule. Class 2A will be Amateur 50 & Over. 

 

 

7/19/2024

TWHBEA to be On-Site During Celebration Entry Deadline; Futurity Deadline is July 23

A representative from the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) will be on-site during the Celebration Entry Deadline on July 22 and 23, 2024.
7/19/2024

Alabama Ladies Auxiliary & Roger Latham Memorial postponed

Due to a 70% change of rain and thunderstorms this weekend, both the Alabama Ladies Auxiliary, originally scheduled for July 19, and Roger Latham Memorial, originally scheduled for July 20, have been postponed.
7/18/2024

TWHBEA Announces Change in Judges for World Versatility Championship

Due to unforeseen circumstances with the previously announced judge, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has named new judges for next week’s World Versatility Championship.
7/18/2024

Obituary – Joseph Edward Link

Joseph Edward Link, age 68, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
7/17/2024

Obituary – Hugh Morgan Taylor, Jr.

The Report has learned that longtime Walking Horse Trainer, Hugh Morgan Taylor passed away on July 14, 2024.
7/16/2024

Equine Obituary – Generator’s Clean Sweep

On July 1, 2024, Generator’s Clean Sweep passed away at the age of 38. He was a Reserve World Grand Champion Two-Year-Old Stallion with trainer Ernest Upton, and won a World Championship in the O/A Show Pleasure division with Joe Dixon.
7/16/2024

Live from International Grand Championship

ReporTV will provide live streaming coverage from the International Grand Championship, beginning at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 20 and at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24. There will also be highlights posted the following day.
7/15/2024

Celebration makes accommodations for Maiden entries

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will allow any Maiden entry to enter by the late entry deadline of July 30th without paying any penalty.  Due to the Maiden Finals being held on July 24th which falls after the entry deadline for the 86th Annual Celebration on July 23rd, those entries will be allowed to enter up until the late entry deadline of July 30th and pay the normal entry fee.
7/15/2024

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7/12/2024

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7/12/2024

Obituary – Melissa Payne Chambers

Melissa Payne Chambers, a beloved resident of Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 at the age of 71. Born on January 6, 1953, Melissa Chambers, was a cherished member of the community, known for her warm heart, unwavering love for her family, and her deep passion for horses and East Tennessee.
7/12/2024

Cornersville Lions Club schedule correction

The Cornersville Lions Club, scheduled for Friday, July 12, has made a correction to their class schedule. Class 27 will be Amateur Four-Year-Old Stallions, Mares & Geldings. 
7/10/2024

Judges selected for 86th Celebration

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Derek Bonner, Jamie Bradshaw, Scotty Brooks, Leigh Stuart and Amy Trimble to judge the upcoming 86th Annual Celebration.  The Celebration will be held August 21-31, 2024 in Cooper Steel and Celebration Arenas over five morning sessions and 11 evening performances.
7/10/2024