Archive for September 2025

Equine Obituary – Strolling Thru The Ritz

Sep 18th, 2025 | By

Strolling Thru The Ritz passed away August 30, 2025. The beloved stallion was 24 years old. He was foaled on May 16, 2001. His sire was He’s Puttin’ On The Ritz and his dam was Stride’s Secret Love. Strolling Thru The Ritz was bred by Wayne Folkes and John Collins of Dothan, Alabama, and started
[continue reading...]



Obituary – Charity Latham

Sep 18th, 2025 | By

Charity Diane Haynes Latham, age 52, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Charity was born April 13, 1973 in Greer, South Carolina, beloved daughter of Broadus Ted Haynes and Susan Marie Belue Haynes. She was a devoted wife, cherished family member, and loving friend who found joy in every moment spent
[continue reading...]



US Secretary Rollins Visits Tennessee State Fair – Highlights Tennessee Walking Horse Industry

Sep 2nd, 2025 | By

LEBANON, Tenn. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins served as keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Tennessee State Fair FFA Ham Breakfast on August 18, 2025, where she was joined by Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden of Union City, Tennessee. Following the breakfast, Secretary Rollins and Deputy Secretary Vaden participated in the Producers
[continue reading...]



Public art campaign to Celebrate the horse history and culture of Bedford County

Sep 2nd, 2025 | By

Champions on Parade is an upcoming public art installation led by The Fly Arts Center (home of the Bedford County Arts Council) to help support our local rural arts community in Bedford County, TN, while revitalizing our community visually and celebrating the uniqueness of our local history and cultural heritage. Champions On Parade will feature
[continue reading...]



Obituary – Denise Smith

Sep 2nd, 2025 | By

Denise Stinson Smith, 72, died peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025 at her home, Ravenswood Farm, in Brentwood, Tennessee. Born May 15, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Jean Felts Stinson and Homer Carlton Stinson, Denise grew up in West Nashville, the middle of five children and the only daughter. Denise graduated from Hillwood
[continue reading...]



Obituary – Johnny Cook

Sep 2nd, 2025 | By

John (Johnny) David Cook Jr., was on born October 7, 1960, and passed from this life on August 19, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Eloise Cook (Dudley), He is survived by one brother, Ronnie Cook (Sherri) of Tollsboro, KY, Uncle Jim Cook of Union, KY Uncle Richard Cook (Rita)
[continue reading...]