Alabama Championship Tractor and Truck Pull Rev Up Tanner July 31-August 1

Alabama Championship Tractor and Truck Pull
Rev Up Tanner July 31-August 1

Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association


Alabama Championship Tractor and Truck Pull will rev up the fun July 31st-August 1st at Tanner

High School 12060 Sommers Road in Athens, Alabama at 7:00PM both nights.  People and competitors from all over the South come to this annual fundraiser for the Tanner Athletics Program sponsored by the Tanner Quarterback Club.  This annual event brings an estimated 6,000 people each night to Tanner, AL and the Limestone County community.

This nearly 40 year old event  includes eight classes sanctioned by the National Tractor Pullers Association and the Mid-South Pullers Association.  The class competition will include Two-Wheel Drive Trucks; Open Four-Wheel Drive Trucks; 6,000lb Super Stock; 8,000lb Super Stock; 10,000lb Pro Stock; Pro Stock Four-Wheel Drive Truck; Super Farm and Limited Pro-Stock Tractors.

Started in the mid-1970's by Shirley Haney and Johnny Malone, following the the 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak that devastated the area, this Tanner community event has served as cornerstone to unite the community as well as serve a need.   More than $1.5 million dollars has been raised for the Tanner Quarterback Club and Tanner School athletics programs allowing for the initial purchase of seven acres to construct two youth sports fields and an additional 20 acres with discussions underway to expand the sports fields to include another baseball/softball field, a soccer field, and a track.  The Tanner Quarterback Club has also use the funds to light the baseball and football fields, and construct a baseball diamond.

Now under Chairman Daniel Bates and a hard-working group of volunteers, the Alabama Championship Tractor and Truck Pull is a must for fans and for the professional pullers.  Fan who come early can walk around the arena and enjoy close-up look at the trucks and tractors.

What you need to know...

Tickets for the Alabama Championship Tractor and Truck Pull will be sold at the gate each night and are $15.00 for adults; $10.00 for children 7 & up; and children 6 & under are free.  T-shirts and food and beverage concessions will be available during the pull.  Ear plugs are suggested, as these professional trucks and tractors can be extremely loud.

Where to stay...

Hotels & Motels -- http://visitathensal.com/3/lodging.htm

RV Parks -- http://visitathensal.com/3/camp-grounds-and-rvs.htm

More information about what to do and see -- http://visitathensal.com

Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival Queen Pageant Deadline July 21st

Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival Queen Pageant 

Deadline July 21st

Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association



The Crape Myrtles are in bloom and it must mean the Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival is around the corner.  The Royal Court selection occurs July 25th for their presentation during the August 29th festival at John Barnes Park.  Boys from birth to age 5 and girls birth to age 19 are invited to register for the Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival Pageant.  Deadline is July 21st and participation is not limited to the citizens of Ardmore.  Forms can be dropped off at CB&S Bank 26314 Main Street, Ardmore, TN.

The pageant will be held at the Ardmore Tennessee Annex Building located behind People's Bank on Main Street in Ardmore.  The pageant will start at 1:00PM.  Admission is $3.00 per person, age 3 and under are free.


Entry fee per contestant: $30.00
Side Entry (Prettiest Hair, Dress, Best Smile): $15.00Optional Photogenic Category (1 photo): $5.00People's Choice Vote: $1.00 each


Spectator admission: $3.00 per person Age 3 and under and contestants: free 


For more information or questions: 256-278-5524


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Sam Gibbons Memorial Walking Horse Returns to Athens

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association

Sam Gibbons Memorial Walking Horse Returns to Athens

The Southern traditions of Tennessee Walking Horses and Racking Horses will parade the Limestone County Sheriff's Arena on Saturday, July 18th at 5:00PM during the 4th Annual Sam Gibbons Memorial Tennessee Walking Horse Show.  This annual fundraiser put on by the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives is free for the family to enjoy and donations of any size are welcome.  The proceeds from this event go the museum in efforts to continuing their efforts of preservation and their goal of expansion to accommodate the many items awaiting display.

The familiar high-stepping gates horses will take to the arena in their proud and stately manner for onlookers to enjoy.   Tennessee Walking Horses known for their elegant gait of a four beat running-walk and Racking Horses known for their unusual single hoof down with three hoof up gait.

Refreshing and tasty concessions will be available during the horse show with the help of the Athens Optimist Club.  Items on the menu include many of the favorites served at the Fiddlers' Convention --  hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, ribbon potatoes, bottled water, funnel cakes, soft drinks, iced tea and shaved ice.

How to get there....

If you are coming from Interstate 65- Use Athens' Exit 354. You will drive south on U.S. Highway 31 to the first light at Elm Street and turn right (west). Travel west to the second light at Market Street/Alabama-99 and turn right (northwest). The arena will be on the right.

If you are from the south on U.S. Highway 31 - Turn left (west) on Elm Street. Travel west to the second light at Market Street/Alabama-99 and turn right (northwest). The arena will be on the right.

If you are coming by U.S. Highway 72- Turn right (north) at Lucas Ferry Road. You will travel to the first traffic light at Market Street/Alabama-99 and turn left (northwest). You will go through the traffic light at Market Street/Alabama-99 and Elm Street. The arena will be on the right.

If you are coming from Minor Hill, TN or Lester, AL - Travel south on Alabama-99 toward Athens, arena will be on left before Elm Street.

If you are coming from Pulaski, TN or Elkmont, AL - Travel south on Tennessee-7/Alabama-127/North Jefferson Street. Turn right (west) at the intersection of North Jefferson Street and Elm Street. Travel to the first traffic light at Elm Street and Market Street/Alabama-99 and turn right (northwest). The arena will be on the right.

MAP TO THELIMESTONE COUNTYSHERIFF ARENA