Shelbyville Times-Gazette: Photo: Civic clubs assess Celebration business

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Concessions like the popular Optimist Club donuts, sold from a booth in the barn area, aren't just a part of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration experience -- they are a key part of the fund-raising plan for a number of local civic clubs, which in turn support non-profit agencies in the community. Some clubs reported smaller revenues this year, but members are hopeful that the Celebration has turned the corner after its regulatory problems of recent years and that attendance will increase in the future. (T-G Photo by Mary Reeves)