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Stephen Vaden, a native of Union City, Tennessee, was confirmed as deputy secretary of agriculture on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, by a vote of 51 to 44 on the Senate floor. Vaden currently serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade and will transition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. President Donald Trump nominated Vaden for the post on Dec. 22, 2024. Read More
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The TWHYA SUMMER SPLASH will offer two convenient options for making entries. Read More
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Four of the leading organizations in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry - The Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST), Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA), Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC), and the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA). Read More
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The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is pleased to announce its new sponsorship of the Miscellaneous Division in the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) Riders Cup program. Read More
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Walking For Angels has added two additional classes to their schedule. Class 20A will be Amateur Model held on Friday, June 27th, and class 32A will be Amateur Canter held on Saturday, June 28th. Read More
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The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) has released the tentative class schedule for its 87th annual event, set to take place from August 20–30, 2025, in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Read More
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The East Tennessee Walking Horse Classic, originally scheduled for today, June 7, has been postponed. Organizers are currently working to reschedule the event, and a new date will be announced as soon as possible. Read More
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James William Waddell, Jr., age 76, affectionately known as Jim, Daddy, or Poppy, was born on February 27, 1949, and passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Sugar Creek Retirement Center, with his daughter by his side. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2:30 PM, at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Roger Penn officiating. Read More
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Jerry Williams is a third-generation horse trainer who continues a proud family tradition rooted in dedication and love for the Tennessee Walking Horse. He currently trains horses at the historic Uncle Nearest Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee, where his family-operated facility reflects the values he holds most dear. Read More