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Smiths Honored with Naming of MTSU’s New $66 Million Athletic Facility

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) officially cut the ribbon on the Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center on July 30 - a state-of-the-art, $66 million, 85,000-square-foot facility that marks a new era for Blue Raider Athletics.
8/7/2025

New Initiative Celebrates First-Time Exhibitors at the Celebration

TWHBEA and The Celebration are proud to introduce a new initiative recognizing those making their Celebration debut this year. All first-time exhibitors will receive a commemorative ribbon and are invited to gather in the center ring for a group photo on Friday, August 22, at 6:00 p.m., just before the evening performance. 
8/7/2025

2025 International Grand Championship High Point Winners

2025 International Grand Championship High Point Winners:We congratulate the following winners. Awards will be presented at the WHOA Awards Banquet, February 8th, 2026.
8/7/2025

Obituary – Debra Lynn Coleman

Debra Lynn Coleman, of Lewisville, Forsyth County, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at Novant Health Center, Winston-Salem, N.C.
8/6/2025

Center-Ring Makeover

As we prepare for the upcoming 87th Celebration our historic center-ring roof and speaker tower got a little facelift. Thanks to our partners at CIP for their work on the new paint job.
8/4/2025

North Carolina Championship Announces Judging Panel for 2025

The NCWHA is pleased to announce the judging panel for the upcoming North Carolina Championship Walking Horse Show.
8/4/2025

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8/2/2025

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8/1/2025

Celebration Entries Top 2,400 for 87th Annual Event

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The 87th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, set for August 20–30, 2025, in Shelbyville, will feature more than 1,300 horses comprising 2,456 entries. While this marks a slight decline of 80 entries — approximately 3% — from last year, organizers say interest remains strong.
7/31/2025

Obituary – Jimmy McConnell

James Dale (Jimmy) McConnell, age 78, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his residence.
7/30/2025

Wartrace Horse Show Update

Wartrace Horse Show Update: Class 30 – Riders' Cup Four-Year-Old Open will now be a Specialty class (no canter).Join us in celebrating the 119th Annual Wartrace Horse Show—come out and support this historic tradition!
7/25/2025

Streaming Alert: ReporTV Coverage for July 25–26

ReporTV will be streaming both the Marshall County Horseman’s Association Show and The International Grand Championship on Thursday, July 25. 
7/25/2025

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7/25/2025

Obituary –Katherine McJunkin

Katherine, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend,passed peacefully to be with her Savior on July 23, 2025, in her hometown of Dallas, Texas.
7/25/2025

The East Tennessee Classic Changes Start Time

The East Tennessee Classic, scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, has changed the start time to 6:00 due to the extreme temperatures. 
7/24/2025