Carriage Classic set at Valhalla

Step back in time when the elegance of the horse and carriage reigned supreme as the 10th annual Cannon Carriage Classic Pleasure Driving Show gets under way at Valhalla Farms in Woodbury. Attendees will view carriages, horses of all breeds and elegantly dressed drivers from all over the southeast.

The two-day event benefiting The Arts Center of Cannon County is scheduled Aug. 24 and 25 from 9 to 3:30 p.m. On Saturday at 1 p.m., local drivers will exhibit their mule teams and wagons; and Elizabeth Keathley will give a demonstration with her four-in-hand pony team.

Bring a friend, lawn chairs and/or a picnic. Several area craft artists have been invited to exhibit their work, Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase from the food booth of Union Planters Cloggers.

Directions from Murfreesboro to Valhalla Farms, 3081 Jim Town Road, are as follows: I-24 Exit 81B (Murfreesboro/Shelbyville edit), turn right at the second traffic light onto S. Rutherford Blvd. Turn right at the third traffic light onto Mercury; go 11.8 miles to the yellow flashing light and turn right onto Highway 64; after 0.8 mile turn left on Burt Burgen Rd.; go 1.2 miles and turn left on Burt Road. Follow the signs on the double yellow-lined road for 2.5 miles to the Carriage Show parking area.

For more information, call 615-563-2528.