🎅 Santa's First Rodeo in Coalmont – Meet Santa, Support a 2027 Community Rodeo

The Grundy County Saddle Club is turning holiday tradition into community investment this December. On the Cumberland Plateau, where ranching heritage runs deep, a local organization is using a festive Santa meet-and-greet to fund something bigger: a live rodeo coming to Grundy County in 2027.

🗓️ When

Santa’s First Rodeo takes place on December 5th from 12-4 PM. Mark your calendar now-this is a four-hour window to bring the kids in for photos, activities, and holiday fun.

📍 Where

The event is held at the UT Education Center, 7852 TN-56, Coalmont, TN (the former Coalmont School cafeteria). The venue offers plenty of space for families to move through activities at a comfortable pace.

✨ What to Expect

Families will enjoy a full afternoon of holiday activities. 📸 Each child’s $20 admission includes one professional digital photo with Santa from Running On Faith Photography, with the option to purchase additional group, family, or individual photos for $5 each. Beyond the photo op, the event features hot chocolate for sale, silent auction baskets, holiday games, and goody bags for every child from Santa’s Elves. ☕🎁

💰 Why Your Dollars Matter

Every dollar raised goes directly toward bringing a live rodeo to Grundy County in 2027. 🐴 This is the Grundy County Saddle Club‘s first major fundraiser for that vision-a chance for families to celebrate the season while investing in a future community event that will draw people together around shared regional culture.

🎟️ How to Go

Registration is simple: text “SANTA” to 931-952-2736 to reserve your spot. The $20 per-child fee covers admission and one digital photo. Additional photos and hot chocolate are available for purchase on-site.

Bring the kids, snap a memory with Santa, and help build something special for Grundy County. December 5th is the day-don’t miss it. 🌟