Stephen Vaden confirmed as deputy secretary of agriculture

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.

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Stephen Vaden confirmed as deputy secretary of agriculture
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
TWHYA Summer Splash Entry Information
The TWHYA SUMMER SPLASH will offer two convenient options for making entries. Read More
Stars and Stirrups: A Night to Celebrate Our Legacy and Fund Our Future
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
TWHBEA Becomes Riders Cup Sponsor – This Week’s Summer Splash Upgraded to Double Points Show
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
Walking For Angels Adds Classes
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
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Releases Tentative Class Schedule for 2025
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
East Tennessee Walking Horse Classic Postponed
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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Obituary – James "Jim" William Waddell, Jr.
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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