Anderson County Sheep Show completes 45th year

July 10, 2019

The 45th Anderson County 4-H and FFA Sheep Show was held June 22 at the Anderson County Fairgrounds. This long-standing tradition featured 56 sheep competing for top honors in the market lamb and commercial ewe shows. Brandon Cobble, Regional Field Director with Tennessee Farm Bureau served as the judge. Special honors were presented as follows:

Commercial Ewe Show:

• Grand Champion Ewe – Trevor Harmening

• Reserve Champion Ewe – Avery Chandler

Market Lamb Show:

• Grand Champion Market Lamb – Avery Chandler

• Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Bristol Brown

Skillathon:

Explorer: Grand Champion – Riley Mozingo, Reserve Champion – Caroline Hamm

Junior: Grand Champion – Wesley Chandler, Reserve Champion – Gideon Chandler

Intermediate: Grand Champion – Bristol Brown

Senior I: Grand Champion – Bonnie Chandler, Reserve Champion – Isaac Chandler

Senior II: Grand Champion – Avery Chandler, Reserve Champion – Nicholas Monday

Showmanship:

Explorer: Grand Champion – Caroline Hamm, Reserve Champion – Shollie Thomas

Junior: Grand Champion – Gideon Chandler, Reserve Champion – Wesley Chandler

Intermediate: Grand Champion – Bristol Brown

Senior I: Grand Champion – Trevor Harmening, Reserve Champion – Isaac Chandler

Senior II: Grand Champion – Avery Chandler, Reserve Champion – Nicholas Monday

Premier Exhibitors:

Explorer: Riley Mozingo

Junior: Wesley Chandler

Intermediate: Bristol Brown

Senior I: Grand Champion – Laura Goodrich

Senior II: Grand Champion – Avery Chandler

Youth earned nearly $2,500 in premiums at the county sheep show, which were made possible by these sponsors: Alvis & Lowe Auction, Anderson County Farm Bureau, Anderson Farmers Co-op, Butler Veterinary Service, Carroll Excavating, Coastal Supply Co., Faris Properties (McDonald’s), Fox Toyota, Home Federal Bank, John’s Tire & Service, Ray Varner Ford, Rural King, Smith & Hammaker Data Center, and Tractor Supply Company.