​First, congratulations on your engagement! Now it’s time to bring the wedding you have been dreaming of since you were little into reality. It’s not easy to find a venue that meets everything on your list but it is possible and Gilreath Farms has exactly what you are looking for.
 
Your Vision
We provide the blank slate for you to create your dream wedding. A unique natural feature is a large tree that is popular backdrop for your service. It can be customized with your décor to give it that extra something special. Also on this property is Barn and luxury apartment perfect for getting ready.
 
Luxury Apartment
Getting ready at a hotel then driving to your venue isn’t always the best. You get stuck in traffic, wrinkle your dress, forget something and not have time to go back… you get the idea. This property includes a luxury apartment that is just perfect for a bridal prep. The apartment is one of two rentals on the farm. We also have a larger house, the Bunkhouse, that can sleep up to six that is great for the groom’s party to get ready.
 
Reception
After your service, a short cocktail intermission would entertain your guests while pictures are getting done and provide plenty of time to set up your reception. We do provide rental tents, tables, and chairs. With the layout of the venue, you have endless possibilities on how to set up your reception. You will be able to bring your Pinterest board to life and farm provides a lovely backdrop for all your photos.
 
Photoshoots
The Horse Farm is also perfect for photoshoots. The apartment provides a comfortable area for outfit changes, makeup, equipment storage and so much more. Rolling hills surround the Horse farm and unique features like wood fences, wild flowers, the barn, and the large tree are beautiful pieces to add something special to your photos.
 
Wedding, photoshoots, receptions, and so much more can be held at the Horse Farm and make all your wedding dreams come true. out more and schedule a tour of the property as well as the luxury apartment and Bunk house. Give us a call at 865-219-2634 or send us an email.

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 History is always an interesting subject and the history of the Red Angus cow breed is quite fascinating. The breeds popularity and high demand in recent years has been possible by the hard work of breeders and the Red Angus Association. Working together, they have cemented a promising future for the breed. Let's take a brief look at the history of the Red Angus Breed before looking into the great future it now has...
 
Brief History of the Red Angus Breed
 Way back when in the eighteenth century, Vikings introduced some small, dun-colored hornless cattle to England and Scotland. This was bred with the native cattle to create a breed similar to the Black Angus but much smaller-bodied than the Black Angus we are familiar with today. How the red coloration was introduced is best explained by Eric L.C. Pentecost from the article Red Angus on cattle-exchange.com – the Scottish cattle that were the offspring of the small, dun-colored hornless cattle and the black native Celtic cattle, were bred with the English Longhorns that were red in color for draft animals. Thus, the Aberdeen Angus breed was created. Interbreeding created an average of one red calf in four. The red and black coloration was not distinguished in the first Aberdeen Angus herd book, published in 1862 in Scotland.
 
 One decision by Hugh Watson of Keilor, Scotland in the early nineteenth century created a mindset that the Red Angus Association has changed in recent years. What could this decision have been, you ask? Well, he chose the black coloring to be the proper color for the breed and that set black as the preferred color. He could have very well chosen the red, but because he did not, black was the set breed fashion and that has created a mindset that the black is more profitable than red.This assumptions is false and the Red Angus is worth just as much, if not more, than the Black Angus.
 
 Characteristics of the Red Angus include medium size, beefy carcase, naturally polled. This breed is very fertile and have a renowned longevity in the herd. What really makes this breed desirable is it’s gentle nature and easy handling. The Red Angus traits are so desirable that demand is booming not just in the U.S. but also internationally.
 
The Red Angus Association
 The Red Angus Association’s mission is to, “provide their members and customers with innovative programs and services, to continue advancing the quality, reliability, and value of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced seedstock used in the commercial beef industry.” Red Angus Association affiliates cover the US, including: Carolina, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky/Tennessee, Mid-Atlantic, Minesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, South East, South West, Texas, Western States, and Wisconsin. Find out more about Red Angus affiliates and how to join the Red Angus Association.
 
COOP with Gilreath Farms
 Gilreath Farms is a proud member of the Kentucky/Tennessee Red Angus Association and we COOP with other Red Angus registered breeders. Contact us for more information about how to coop with Gilreath Farms by emailing Ken Gilreath at kglreath@gilreathfarms.com .

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References:
http://www.cattle-exchange.com/content/red-angus
http://www.thebeefsite.com/breeds/beef/99/red-angus/
https://redangus.org/