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2011 WILSON COUNTY FAIRAugust 12-20 at James E. Ward Agricultural Center

DAILY SCHEDULE OF FAIR EVENTS & ACTIVITIESFireworks nightly sponsored by The Tennessee Lottery

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The Best of Tennessee – “Best Annual Event”Reader’s Choice Awards – The Tennessean Magazine

“Best County Fair” – Busy Bee Trader MagazineListed in Top 20 Events by Southeast Tourism Association.

Honored to be ranked 37th in the Top 50 Fairs and Festivalsin the United States

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Friday, August 12 – “Hats Off to our Middle TN Ford Dealers”Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m.

Parade – 7:00 p.m. 12 & Under Amateur Talent Show, Betty Freeman Me-morial Walking Horse Classic, Boer Goat Show, Super Tractor Pull, A Taste of Wil-son County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Sheep Dog Demos,Schutzlund Dog Demonstrations, Comic-Bots. $1,000 CASH GIVE-A-WAY

Saturday, August 13 – “Hats Off to Tennessee Lottery” Gates &Buildings Open at 10 a.m., Carnival Opens 12 noon

Bicycle Ride Around Wilson County, Super Pull, QR Code Competition, SalsaMaking Competition, “Wilson County’s Best Steak, Rib,& Boston Butt” Competi-tion, 13 & Up Amateur Talent Show, Youth Horse Show, State Jr. Market GoatShow, Ms. TN Senior Wilson County Pageant, Rabbit Show Entries – (7:00 a.m.– 8:45 a.m.) Poultry Judging, Rabbit Judging, A Taste of Wilson County Cook-ing Demos, Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Sheep Dog Demos, Bake for theCure Fleischman Yeast Baking Contest, Pillsbury Pet-Ritz Baking Championship,Dancing With Dogs, Parade of Show Dogs, Comic-Bots. $1,000 CASH GIVE-A-WAY

Sunday, August 14 – “Hats Off to Patriotism” Gates Open at 12noon, Buildings & Carnival Open at 1 p.m.

9 a.m. Church Service in Fiddlers Grove, Cat Show, Dairy Goat Show, Im-manuel Baptist Church Choir, Gladeville Baptist Church Choir, Guitar Hero/Battle

of the Bands Contest, Antique Car Show, Stock Horse Show, Antique & FarmTractor Pull, Cripple Creek Cloggers, Miniature Donkey Show, Fiddlers GroveOpry, Rooster Crowing Contest, Fly Ball Dog Demonstrations, Conformation DogShow and Obedience Trials, Comic-Bots. $1,000 CASH GIVE-A-WAY

Monday, August 15 – “Hats Off to History & Traditions” Gates,Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m.

$6 admission for Seniors age 60 or older; Senior Citizens Picnic, John Ander-son in Concert, Go Kart Races-4-Cycle Competition, Rhode Island Red Head Con-test, Fairest of the Fair Pageant, fce Fashion Review, Germ City, J & MShepherds Obedience Training, Fiddlers Grove Opry. $1,000 CASH GIVE-A-WAY

Tuesday, August 16 – “Hats Off to Competitions & Celebrations”Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m.

Beef Cattle Show I, Feeder Pig Show, Hog-A-Rama, Go Kart Races-Yard Karts,Doll Parade Division I Pageant, Shutter Bug Competition, Paws for Health Nutri-tion Demonstrations, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Fid-dlers Grove Opry. THE GREAT/CAR/TRUCK/TRACTOR/ATV GIVE-A-WAY

Wednesday, August 17 – “Hats Off to the Land and its People -Wilson County is the Place to Be!” Gates, Buildings & CarnivalOpen at 5 p.m.

King of the Fair Div. I & II, Fair Princess Pageant Division IV, Jr. Dairy CattleShow, ATV/Utility Flat Track Racing, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos,Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Jazz Alliance, Cattle/Sheep Dog Trials, 4-HState Dairy Competition, National Airport Canine Unit Explosive Detection DogsDemos, Exotic Animal Show & Demonstrations. . $1,000 CASH GIVE-A-WAY

Thursday, August 18 – “Hats Off to Agriculture & Education” -Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m.

TN Central Region 4-H Outdoor Meat Cookery Competition, Off Road Chal-lenge, Open Dairy Cattle Show, Dexter Cattle Show, Doll Parade Pageant Divi-sion II, McDonalds Kids Night Special Events, Battery Power Ride Toy Race,Pedal Push Tractor Pull Ride Toys, Read & Win, School Spirit Jam, A Taste of Wil-son County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Century Farmers Luncheon (InvitationOnly) Fiddlers Grove Opry, New Leash on Life Dogs for Adoption. $1,000-CASH-GIVE-A-WAY

Friday, August 19 – “Hats Off to Entertainers and Exhibitors”Gates, Buildings & Carnival Open at 5 p.m.

Beef Show II, Fair Princess Division I, II & III, Demolition Derby, Jr. Commer-cial Ewe & Market Lamb Shows, Kickin’ for a Cure Country/Lie Dance Contest,Soybean Homemade Salad Dressing Contest, A Taste of Wilson County CookingDemos, Germ City, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Demonstrations on CPR for Dogs, Wil-son County Barrel Race, Comic-Bots.

Saturday, August 20 – “Hats Off to Volunteers” Gates, Build-ings Open at 10 a.m., Carnival Opens 12 noon

Parade at 6 p.m. School Day Events, Crank It Up Homemade Ice CreamFreeze Off, Beef Show III, Baby Show, Sacred Harp Singing, Youth LivestockJudging Contest, Chili Cook-Off, Mule Show, Mule Pulling, Open Breeding SheepShow, Demolition Derby, Fiddlers Grove Bluegrass Competition, Square DanceJamboree, Horseshoe Pitching, Corn Hole Competition, Text Messaging Contest,QR Code Competition, A Taste of Wilson County Cooking Demos, Germ City, Fid-dlers Grove Opry, Canine Weight Pulling, Teacup Dog Agility, Arm WrestlingChampionship, Comic-Bots.

Daily EventsFireworks – 10 p.m. nightly, Fiddlers Grove Opry, Hypnotist Michael Blaine,

Guitar Gus & His Lucky Horse “Shoo”, Circle C Racing Pigs & Petting Zoo, DavidTurner & Friends, Doodles the Clown, Jack Norton & the Zinghoppers Show, Mu-sical Entertainment on 5 Stages, Commercial Exhibits, Adult and Youth EducationExhibits, Fruits & Vegetable Exhibits, Hay & Farm Crops, Flower and Rose Show,Honey Show, Wine and Home Brewing Competition, Taxidermy Exhibition, FineArts Show, Photography Show, Stained Glass Show, Farm Equipment Display,Pick TN Products Exhibit, School Exhibits, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, &High Roller Wade Henry Show, Safari Greg, Chainsaw Carving.

Fiddlers Grove ActivitiesOle Time Glass Bead Making, Chair Making, Campfire Cooking, Spinning &

Weaving, Soap Making, Black Smithin’, Wood Carving, Broom Making, QuiltingDemonstrations, Antique Car Display, Civil War Re-enactment, Mules, Llamas,Working Grist Mill, Molasses Making, Guitar Gus, Tennessee Real Time AmericanMusic, plus many more attractions.

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Wilson County Fair Office, Moss’ Florist in Mt. Juliet.Friday, Aug. 12

Ford Day at the Fair: Wear a Ford Logo Hat or bring a Ford Keychain; get $2 off admission priceSaturday, Aug. 13

TN Education Lottery Day at the Fair – Bring a Lottery Ticket Stub, get $1 off general admission. (Adults Only.)(Starting at 5 p.m., the first 50 adults at each admission gate will receive a Lottery Scratch Off Ticket.)

Saturday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 20Early Bird Special: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. only, $2 off admission

Sunday, Aug. 14$2 off admission with church bulletin (Each person must bring a bulletin from their choice of faith

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Senior Citizens Day (60 and older) $6 admission

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TABLE OF CONTENTSLots of new attractions and acts at 2011 Wilson County Fair . . . . . . . . . . .5

Memories from the 2010 Wilson County Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Special Appearance by John Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Entertainment Stage Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What’s Happening in Fiddlers Grove and Fiddlers Grove Opry . . . . . . . . . .10

Community Stage Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Wilson County Fair makes news in 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Beauty abounds in Wilson County Fair pageants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Fiddlers Grove Back Porch Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Bluegrass Competition & Veteran’s Corner Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Make memories like these at the 2011 Wilson County Fair . . . . . . . . . . .16

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By Kimberly JordanStaff Writer

The Wilson County Fair will offer visi-tors several new attractions for the 2011 in-stallment, with additions includinglumberjacks, cowboys on horseback, ATVracing and more.

“This year there is something to appealto every person who comes to the fair,”said Fair Board President Hale Moss.

Paul Bunyan Lumberjack ShowThe Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show

runs everyday of the fair on the VolunteerStage. According to Moss, the show in-cludes log rolling in water, tree climbingand many other traditional lumberjackevents.

“We actually had them at the fair about10 years ago, it was a pretty popular show.They are all champion lumberjacks,” Mosssaid. Showtimes are Monday-Thursday at6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Friday at 6, 8 and 9p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday at 4,6 and8 p.m.

Pro Style Cowboy Mounted ShootingCompetition

The mounted shooting competition willtake place Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. This

event is making its first appearance at thefair, and Moss said these shows are “realpopular west of the Mississippi River.”

“It combines the horseman’s riding skillsand shooting skills into one event. Eachcontestant has to guide the horse throughthe course while aiming at balloons placedon poles and attempting to pop them. Itdemonstrates horse and rider working to-gether,” he said.

Moss also noted there was a lot of localinterest and locals involved in this show.

Rooster Crowing ContestHave you ever wondered what it takes

to make a rooster crow? Then this contestis one you don’t want to miss. Stemmingfrom the popularity of the Rhode IslandRed Head competition, the rooster crowingcontest pits man against fowl in an attemptto make the latter crow as many times aspossible in the time limit.

“Its a fun event to bring attention to thepoultry barn. Whoever can encourage therooster to crow the most times in the giventime limit wins.”

Moss admits he is interested to see justhow someone encourages a rooster tocrow in the afternoon as “everyone knowsthat roosters crow in the morning.” Thecontest will be Sunday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m.

ATV/Utility Flat Track RacingFor those visitors who enjoy good old-

fashioned racing on dirt, the ATV/FlatTrack races will be held Wednesday, Aug.

17 and may be just what your looking for.Races begin at 6 p.m.

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• Country Music Association’s Horizon Award, • Grammy Award for Amazing Grace; A Country Salute to Gospel.• Academy of Country Music honored him with its Career Achievement Award.• Country Music Association Album of the Year for “Common Threads: The Songs

of the Eagles.” • “Just a-Swingin’” won the CMA Single of the Year.

He also has received numerous nominations for Grammies, ACM’s, and CMA’s and hasseveral gold and platinum album certifications.

Anderson was born Dec. 13, 1954, in Orlando, Fla., and raised in Apopka, Fla. As ateen, Anderson played in a rock band, but ultimately pursued country music when hemoved to Nashville in 1971 where he played in clubs and also helped build the GrandOle Opry House.

He signed with Warner Bros. in 1977 and by1980 he made his mark on the top 10. Heturned Billy Joe Shaver's "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be a DiamondSomeday)" into a Top 5 hit, and "Wild and Blue" spent two weeks at No. 1 in 1982,soon after "Swingin'" was released, and shot to number 1, becoming one of his signa-ture hits in 1983. The smash single won a CMA award, and Anderson won the CMAHorizon Award. The timeless song was just recently recorded by Leann Rimes and nom-inated for a Grammy, once again proving Anderson's track record for producing greatmusic.

Anderson began working on the album Seminole Wind in the early 90's. From thisalbum, Anderson then released the single "Straight Tequila Night" , and it shot to No. 1,setting the stage for five more years of hits, including Mark Knopfler's "When It Comesto You," "Seminole Wind" and the No. 1 "Money in the Bank." This record spawned nu-merous nominations, including – Male Vocalist, Song of the Year and Album of the Year.

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“It’s expanded this year. It’s a popularsport and is attractive to fair participants. Ithink there will be a big turnout,” said Moss.With more than 20 divisions, the races canoffer something for every fan.

Kickin’ 4 A Cure Line DancingCompetition

This competition was envisioned bymembers of the Fair Board who have battledcancer. Contest participants are divided intocouples dances and line dancing. For visi-tors that are not in the contest, but like toline dance, a new dance will be taught fol-lowing the close of the competition.

“The proceeds from this contest will bedonated to cancer research. It’s a fun nightfor people to get together and raise cancerawareness,” Moss said.

The contest will be held Friday, Aug. 19beginning at 7 p.m.

Wade Henry High RollerWade Henry is what Moss termed a

“strolling act” who will be touring the fair-grounds showcasing his talent on a unicycle.

“We met him at the Tennessee Associationof Fairs meeting last year. He is a jugglingact and he juggles while riding his unicycle.He’s really good.”Decorated Hay Bale Contest

For the creative types, the decorated haybale contest is a new canvas to showcaseartistic abilities. Entrants can use paints, cutouts and other items to make their hay balestand out from the crowd.

“The bales will be displayed throughoutthe fairgrounds to add decoration. We hopethat some of the local 4-H clubs and FFAchapters will participate, as well as indi-viduals,“ Moss said.

Baby Quilt CompetitionLocal quilters submitted pre-made baby

quilts on Aug. 6 to be judged and displayedin the Fair Museum (located in the JordanHouse). Moss said all of the competitors en-tries will be donated to area neonatal unitsfollowing the fair.

“The fair is not only an opportunity forfun,” said Moss. “There’s also a lot of char-itable things too.”

Hats Off to You ContestFair visitors can show off creativity in an-

other way at the 2011 fair with the “HatsOff to You” contest. This is a spin off of thefair theme and allows all guests to playalong.

“It’s a different contest everyday,” Mosssaid. “The first day is ‘Best Ford hat’ andthere are others throughout the week. Justcome by the Fair Office Booth and show offyour hat. Judges will pick the best hat eachday at 7 p.m.”

Other Events of Interest• Year of the Soy Bean: Soybean exhibits

will be located around the fairgrounds withinteresting facts. Also included is the soy-bean recipe contest in which entrants putforth their best homemade salad dressingthat contains a soy bean derived ingredient.

• Corn Hole tournament: Saturday, Aug.20 is the Corn Hole tournament. It is opento anyone interested in participating, butspace is limited to the first 40 players to reg-

ister that morning. Entry fee is $20 perteam and ribbons will be awarded.

• QR Code scavenger hunt: Got a smartphone? Have the QR reader app? Thenpresent yourself in the Fiddlers Grove tentSaturday, Aug. 13, or Saturday, Aug. 20, forthe QR scavenger hunt. Entry fee is $5 andthe winner walks away with $50 in prizemoney.

With this year’s theme “Hats Off to Wilson County,” you knew there would be a “HatsOff to You” contest, didn’t you?

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Don’t miss the following:• Church service at Melrose Church in the Grove Sunday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m.• Guitar Gus and His Lucky Horse “Shoo” appearing nightly• Sorghum Syrup … made the old-fashioned way• Mountain Laurel Dulcimer Ensemble• Jazz Alliance performing Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. at at the Fiddlers

Grove Picnic Pavilion• Cripple Clreek Cloggers Appahacian Dancers appearing at the Fiddlers Gove

Picnic Pavilion Sunday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.• Hee Haw Stage in Fiddler’s Grove featuring nightly The Gallinippers and

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Watch for these great demonstrations nightly:Ole Time Glass Bead Making; Chair Making; Campfire Cooking; Spinning &

Weaving; Soap Making; Blacksmithin’: Wood Carvin’; Broom Making; QuiltingDemonstration; Antique Car Display; Civil War Re-enctors; Mules; Llamas; WorkingGrist Mill; Molasses Making; Guitar Gus; plus many more attractions!!

Other displays or exhibits that are must sees:Antique Tractor and Engine Display: Bring your tractor and/or engine to display

at the Fair!

Historic Exhibit: Photographs of 1950s Wilson County School Buildings located inthe Statesville School & Grange Building.

Take Home Some Fair History! Stringtown General Store sells Wilson County Fairhats & shirts

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William Hagar of Westmoreland checks out his 1918 two-cycle dieselengine that he has operated for 19 years at Fiddlers Grove during theFair.

Mark your calendar now forSaturday, Oct. 22 and the

Ghosts in the Grove Fall Festival!There’s something for everyone

from a Punkin’ Chunkin’ contest,a Fiddlers Grove Blacksmith Show,

Quilt Show, Working Grist Mill,Miss Fall Festival Pageant,Ghost in the Grove tours

and Bluegrass Music.

Friday, August 12Featured Guest:Buck McCoy and Indian OutlawsFrom ABC Network’s “The Next Best Thing”

Saturday, August 13Tom and Beverly Grant and The Survivors, Rick Stephens, Thom

Edwards, Randy Layne, and Ed GlassFeatured Guest:Karen Wheeler, Queen of the Mule Skinner BluesSpecial Guests:Doug Collins, Traditional Country Music at its FinestKayla Wass, One of Nashville’s up and coming artists

Sunday, August 14“Country and Southern Gospel Music Night”Featured Guest:Terry Weeks & Friends

Monday, August 15Tom and Beverly Grant and The Survivors

Featured Guest:Aaron Wilburn, Gaither Homecoming, Comedian and Songwriter

Tuesday, August 16Featured Guest:Highway 101, Country Rock, Multi #1 Hit BandSpecial Guest:Jesse Keith Whitley, Son of Country Music Stars Lorrie Morgan

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Wednesday, August 17Featured Guests:John England and the Western SwingersSix pieces of incredible toe-tappin’ dance hall swing music!

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David Sloan II, GuitaristBilly Johnson Band – 8th Consecutive Year

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Saturday, August 20“Country and Rock Classics Night”Tom and Beverly Grant and The SurvivorsFeatured Guest:John Beardsley, The Nashville King

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Despite weather, WilsonFair remains in Top 50By SANDY CAMPBELLStaff Writer

For the third year, the Wilson County Fair has been named one of the top 50 fairsin North America by Carnivalwarehouse.com., a website devoted to fairs, festivals,carnivals and events.

Wilson County Promotions President Hale Moss said this ranking came despitethe fact that torrential rains and resulting mud forced officials to close the gates onWednesday night, the first time in history.

The last three annual rankings for the Wilson County Fair are:2008 – 41st2009 – 37th2010 – 49thThis year's attendance was 397,075. Last year, it was 505,434. Moss believes the drop in rankings had more to do with the weather – it was ex-

tremely hot on the days the rain wasn't falling – than on any waning interest by fair-goers.

The top fair on the list this year was the Texas State Fair in Dallas, followed by theHouston Livestock Show & Rodeo and the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul.

No other fair held in Tennessee made the list.Moss has been working with the fair in some capacity since 1979 and has been

president for 26 years. He said several factors have contributed to the fair's recent na-tional recognition, including its location at the Ward Agricultural Center, with its rel-atively easy access from I-40.

On a separate list complied by Carnivalwarehouse.com., Amusements of Amer-ica, which provides the carnival rides and midway for the Wilson County Fair, wasrated 10th among such contracting companies.

Staff Writer Sandy Campbell may be reached at 444-3952, ext. 16, or via e-mail [email protected]

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The Wilson County Fair won fiveawards at the recent International As-sociation of Fairs and Expositions Con-vention held in Las Vegas.

Wilson County Promotions Presi-dent Hale Moss said the fair won firstplace in the Agricultural Photo Seriescategory for photos on the sorghummaking process.

A second place award was given forPrinted Material Developed and Pro-duced by a Fair to Promote AgriculturePrograms.

Moss said this was in recognition ofthe agricultural education cards withtrivia questions placed around the fair-grounds during the event.

Another second place was for theCompetitive Photo Series – Regional4-H Outdoor Meat Cookery Competi-tion Photos.

"This competition was held in thecovered arena on Thursday and 4-Hmembers from the Middle Tennessee

region competed in the cooking ofbeef, pork, lamb and chicken on aopen grill," he said.

The fair was recognized for Whatwas Newly Established or Developedat Your Fair to Promote Agriculture –AgVenture Experience.

"This was a new experience for fair-goers to get up close and personal withthe animals that were on display, pickgarden vegetables and try their skillsat fun activities while learning aboutwhere their food comes from," Mosssaid.

Another third place award was forNew or Unique Strategy to Increasethe Number of Competitive Exhibitorsor Attract New Competitive Exhibitors."The All-About-Dogs Tent for dailydog events and educational activitieswere planned throughout the week forfair goers to attend," he said.

Representatives attended confer-ences and workshops at the conven-tion to bring back new ideas for thefair.

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Part of the Wilson County contingent at the annual Tennessee Association of Fairs banquetin Nashville Saturday celebrate Wilson County Fair's selection as the Division AAA PremierFair of 2010. From Left are: County Mayor Randall Hutto, state Sen. Mae Beavers, WilsonCounty Promotions President Hale Moss, Fairest of the Fair Katie Dickson and state Rep. MarkPody. The Champion of Champions for 2010 was the AA Division's Lincoln County Fair.

Wilson County Fair makes news in 2010

Wilson County Fair tops in photo seriesat international fair convention

Tennessee Association of Fairs names WilsonCounty Fair the Division AAA Premier Fair of 2010

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Winners in the 2010 Fairest of the Fair Contest Wilson County Fair were: Winner Katie Dickson (cen-ter), daughter of Jeff and Lisa Dickson, Lebanon; 1st Runner Up Kaitlyn Marie Graves (left), daugh-ter of Kevin and Sandra Graves, Lebanon; and 2nd Runner Up Tori Danielle Hart (right), daughterof Phil and Francine Hart, Mt. Juliet.

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Annie Ward (left) was the second runner up, Linda VanAtta (center) the winner, and NancyBush the first runner-up in the 2010 Ms Tennessee Senior of Wilson County pageant.


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