Registration is now open for the 2026 St. Jude Walk East Tennessee, presented by the East Tennessee Walking Horse Association (ETWHA). The event will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. at Northeast State Community College’s Main Campus in Blountville, Tennessee, in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The St. Jude Walk
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The wait is over! The 88th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has officially released its final class sheet for the 2026 Celebration, set for August 26–September 5 in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Whether you’re making plans to attend, support exhibitors, or simply count down the days until the industry’s biggest event, now is the time to
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Claire and Bryce Kincaid are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their son, Slade Alexander Kincaid. Their hearts are full as they welcome this precious new blessing into the world. Slade has already brought endless love, happiness, and excitement to his family, and they look forward to watching him grow while making countless cherished memories
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – TWHBEA, WHOA and NWHA are proud to announce the inaugural ThorSport Versatility Cup, a new award program designed to recognize competitors who demonstrate excellence across multiple performance disciplines. The program encourages competitors to broaden their participation, enhance their horsemanship and showmanship skills, and pursue success across a variety of classes. The ThorSport
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Ralph Wildon Johnson, age 93, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 20, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Born on July 31, 1932, in Resaca, Georgia, Ralph lived a remarkable life defined by service, hard work, adventure, faith, and devotion to family. Ralph proudly served his country in the
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The WHOA Show Series scheduled for May 23 in Brownsville, KY has been rescheduled for October 31st, 2026. Please make this change on your calendar and make plans to support the show.

Mariah Moore and Kameron Newsome are excited to announce their engagement. Surrounded by the love and support of family and friends, the couple is looking forward to this special season of their lives as they prepare for their future together. Mariah and Kameron are grateful for the memories they have already shared and are excited
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The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Scholarship application deadline is July 1, 2026, and time is running out! Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the WHTA website to review the scholarship requirements and download an application. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Kailin Graves at whtrainers@gmail.com or (931) 808-0955. Be sure to
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Debra Lynn Roberson Graham, age 71, passed away on June 8, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1954, to Mildred and Robert Sidney “Buck” Roberson. Debbie was a graduate of Fayette Academy and later earned her degree from Lambuth College. She devoted her life to education and spent 43 years shaping young minds as
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The Tennessee Walking Horse Youth Association (TWHYA) is proud to announce that Ross Campbell of Cullman, Alabama, has been selected to judge the 8th Annual TWHYA Summer Splash Horse Show, set for Friday, June 12, 2026, at Champions Arena on the Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The Summer Splash Horse Show is entirely planned and
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