Equine businesses across Tennessee will soon be able to apply for support through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s premier cost-share initiative, the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP). The application period for TAEP is October 1–7, 2025. Details will be available soon at: www.tn.gov/taep To be eligible for the TAEP, applicants must operate a commercial equine
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Bryce Way and Jaycee Corlew were united in marriage on September 5, 2025. Jaycee is the daughter of Michele Payne and Chad Corlew. Bryce is the son of Tara Boyce and Chad Way. The couple exchanged vows at the Boyce home in front of a large number of guests. The newlyweds will reside in Pleasant
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2025 Stallion Breeding Reports are due October 1 and must be postmarked by that date to avoid possible late filing fees. The breeding year is September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 931-359-1574 or email arodgers@twhbea.com.

Crystal Deputy and Colton Holley were united in marriage in a private ceremony on September 5, 2025. The couple exchanged vows surrounded by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Mrs. Doris M. Penick, 94, of Walterboro, South Carolina, entered into rest Friday morning, September 5, 2025, at her residence. She entered into the arms of her Savior peacefully, surrounded by the love of her adoring family. Mrs. Penick was born September 1, 1931, in Highland, Illinois. She was a member of Saint George Church
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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