Homesteading Classes Come to Ardmore

   Homesteading Classes Come to Ardmore

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


Homesteading has become vogue with Millennials, college and universities, school systems and those looking to return to the land and cultivate food and materials for their use. Broadly defined homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency but its roots can be traced back to 1862 when the Homestead Act was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln.

The law allowed people to receive free land from the United States Government in exchange for developing a homestead farm within a certain period.  If all obligations were met, the land the newly established farm sat upon become property of the citizen.

The Ardmore Public Library will be offering a series of Homesteading classes:

• August 20 -- 10:00AM
  Beekeeping with Benny Birdstrong of Giles County Extension Office
  
• September 17 -- 10:00AM
  Pruning Trees with Darby Payne of the UT Extension Office
  
• October 22 -- 10:00AM
  Diseases and Insects on Trees with Kevin Rose of the UT Extension Office
  
• November 12 -- 10:00AM
  Making Holiday Breads with Susan Duff

The Ardmore Public Library is located at 25836 Main Street in Ardmore, Tennessee.  To contact the library, please call 931-427-4883 from 9:00AM-6:00PM Monday through Friday and 9:00AM-1:00PM on Saturday.

Rodeo comes to Ardmore Aug 5th & 6th

Rodeo comes to Ardmore Aug 5th & 6th

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

It's time to dust off your favorite cowboy boots, grab your friends and family  and head to Ardmore, Tennessee for the 23rd Annual Police Reserve Rodeo at John Barnes Park 26425 Hamlett Street on August 5th and 6th.


The gates open at 6:00pm with the show underway at 8:00PM each night.  With a variety of rodeo events including barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, bronco busting, and rodeo clown antics.


Top Notch Rodeo is seeking competitors for the August 5th and 6th event.  They have announced added money of $500.00 per event. Anyone interested in competing there is an entry fee of $50.00. Performance times start at 8:00PM with Slack after performances.  Books Open to registration on August 1st with call in time: 6:00PM-9:00PM to phone number 256-423-4919. Competitor considerations include Ground Rules: Permits if needed and you must ride in Grand Entry. Stock Contractor for this event is Top Notch Rodeo Company. Buckles will be awarded to each event winner.


Advanced tickets are now on sale at Ardmore Police Department or from any Ardmore Police Officer or Reserve Officer. Tickets will also be available at the following locations:

• Adams Western Wear  28100 AL-251 Ardmore, AL 35739
• First National Bank  26591 E Main Ardmore, TN 38449
• Peoples State Bank  26327 Main St Ardmore, TN 38449
• CB & S Bank  26314 Main St, Ardmore, TN 38449
• Town of Ardmore  26494 1st Street Ardmore, Alabama 35739
• City of Ardmore  25844 Main Street Ardmore, TN 38449

Advance prices for ages 13 & up $12.00, Children 6-12 are $8.00 and 5 and under are free.  Gate prices for ages 13 & up $15.00, Children 6-12 are $10.00 and 5 and under are free.

Access to John Barnes Park can also be made via Ardmore Ridge Road located beside the railroad bridge overpass.

Ardmore PD Reserve Rodeo Dance Kick Off Saturday July 30th

Ardmore PD Reserve Rodeo Dance Kick Off

 Saturday July 30th

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


Dust off your cowboy boots, grab your favorite jeans and get ready to scoot your boots at the annual Ardmore Police Reserve Rodeo Dance on July 29th from 4:00PM-7:00PM at John Barnes Park between Hamlett Street and Ardmore Ridge Road in Ardmore, TN at the Entertainment Stage.

Everyone is invited to bring their chairs or blankets to enjoy the evening of free music and dancing.  Look for your chance to purchase tickets on two (2) $250.00 gift certificates from Adams Western Wear and chances on a grill for $3.00 each.

The Ardmore Police Reserve Rodeo is August 5th and 6th at John Barnes Park.  Advanced tickets are now on sale at Ardmore Police Dept or from any Ardmore Police Officer or Reserve Officer. They will also be available at the following locations: Adams Western Wear, First National Bank (Ardmore), Peoples State Bank (Ardmore), CB & S Bank (Ardmore) and offices of Town of Ardmore & City of Ardmore!! Advance prices are 13 & up $12.00, Kids 6-12 are $8 and 5 and under are free. Get them early and save some money.

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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22nd Annual Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo Fun Starts July 26th

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist, ALCTA


Get ready for a little bronco busting, barrel racing and have a little boot scootin'  fun!  It's time for the 22nd Annual Police & Reserve Rodeo in Ardmore Alabama/Tennessee on August 1st - 2nd.  This annual event helps raise funds for training, safety gear and other necessities of the Ardmore Police Reserve members who volunteer their time to keep their community safe.

The Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo Queen  judging is this Saturday, July 26th at 26155 Thach Rd. Athens, Al 35613. Come cheer your favorite contestant and see who will be in the Queen's Court. This year's Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo Queen's Pageant is held at The Cowboy Church of Limestone County and horsemanship demonstrations will also be done there at 2-S Arena.


Grab your favorite jeans and cowboy hat and head to the Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo Dance on July 31st at 6:30PM in John Barnes Park on Ardmore Ridge Road, Ardmore, Tennessee.  Music by The Johnny Collier Band will fill the air and you dance the night away.   You'll also get a chance to throw a few curve balls at the dunking tank target sink an Ardmore Police or Reserve officer.  The proceeds from the dunking booth will be donated to the family of Molly Paysinger. Molly is a 2 year old that was diagnosed with leukemia and is now at St. Jude's receiving treatments. Molly and her family are from the Ardmore area and the Ardmore Police & Reserve want to help support this sweet child through this challenging time.

As part of the Ardmore Police & Reserve Rodeo fun, a $250 Gift Certificate to Adam's Western Wear of Ardmore will be given away each night at the rodeo. For $3.00 a chance, two lucky individuals will enjoy the pick of the store.  Anyone interested can ask any  Ardmore Reserve or  Police Officer about purchasing tickets.  Attendees at the Rodeo Queen contest Saturday, the Street Dance Thursday July 31st and both nights of the rodeo can purchase chances to win.

The big show comes to town August 1st & 2nd as John Barnes Park on Ardmore Ridge Road as the Cowboy and Cowgirls compete for the titles and prestigious Rodeo Buckles. You can enjoy bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and much more. It's a great family event. Bring the kids and enjoy the rodeo clowns too.
 
Get your advanced tickets at Ardmore Police Department 26704 Main Street, Ardmore Town Hall 26704 Main Street, Ardmore City Hall 25844 Main Street, Reliance Bank 26772 Main Street, CB&S Bank 26314 Main Street, Peoples State Bank 26327 Main Street, First National Bank 26591 Main Street and Adams Western Wear 28100 AL-251 in Ardmore TN/AL. Reliance Bank 112 North Jefferson Street in Athens, AL and First National Bank 206 S 1st Street in Pulaski, TN.   Advanced prices are $12 adults & $8 kids 6-12.

For ticket information: 256-423-2146 or Rodeo@ardmorepolice.com Join the conversation at Facebook.