Region 7 Upcoming Events

2025/2026 Season
September-March


Region 7 Coordinator: Sheryl Franklin 610-792-4597

Region 7 Encompasses
Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi
Newly redefined region beginning with the 2022-2023 season

Last season, Region 7 had 7 pulls

12 pulls scheduled so far this season

 

November 2025

The Bodacious Brassica Pull AM/PM
November 16, 2025

Woodbury, Tennessee (2044 Hurricance Creek Road)

Results Posted

Sunday: Wheels
Weigh In: 7:30 AM Pull Start: 9:00 AM

Sunday: Wheels
Weigh In: 7:30 AM Pull Start: 10:30 AM


Fees: $25 Contacts: Melissa Kehler, 615-464-4481 [Alaskandreammals@gmail.com]
Prizes: Flat Ribbons 1st-3rd MWP & BBP Chief: Melissa Kehler, 615-464-4481 [Alaskandreammals@gmail.com]
Novice: No Novice offered Comments: All Attending MUST SIGN a Liability Waiver. This is a NO LINE pull. Competitors are not required to cross the line when calling their dog
Sponsors: www.theworkingK9.com Lodging:  
Directions:      

 



December 2025

December in Baxter - No Line
December 21, 2024

Baxter, Tennessee (1196 Bloomington Road)

Results Posted

Sunday: Snow
Weigh In: 10:00 AM Pull Start: 11:00 AM


Fees: $20/Member Dog $25/Non-Member Dog, $10 per novice Contacts: Sheryl Franklin, 610-792-4597 [sheryl@sheryl.org]
Prizes: Certificates and TBD Chief: Sheryl Franklin, 610-792-4597 [sheryl@sheryl.org]
Novice: Novices will pull with the pro small dogs, We will have harnesses to lend for novices. Novice dogs do not have to weight in, but may for the experience. Novice is $10/dog. Comments: No bathrom facilities onsite. There is a gas station/mini mart at the end of the road with facilities. This is a rain or shine event.
Sponsors: www.theworkingK9.com, Middle TN Weight Pullers Lodging: Motel 6, I-40 exit 287 (913-528-1040), Red Roof Inn, I-40 exit 287 (913-528-2020)
Directions: Exit 280 on I-40, North on Rt 56, after 1st light, 1 mile to 4-way flashing light, go straight ~ 2 miles to 4-way flashing light, go straight ~ 2 miles to Rt 291, turn right, 1 mile to pull site on the right.    

 



March 2026

Pulling 9-5 AM/PM - NO LINE Event
March 7, 2026

Knoxville, Tennessee (8612 Pleasant Hill Rd)



Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 10:00 AM Pull Start: 10:30 AM


Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 1:30 PM Pull Start: 2:00 PM


Fees: $15 Contacts: Reagan Hart, 865-414-5461 [ihartdoggos@gmail.com]
Prizes: MWP, MWPP, Class Placements Chief: Reagan Hart, 865-414-5461 [ihartdoggos@gmail.com]
Novice: Not offered Comments: Indoor pull, no bathrooms available on site.
PM Pull to start 1 hr after AM pull ends, but no sooner than 2:00 pm.
Sponsors: Scruffy City Strong Dogs Lodging:  
Directions:      

 





Pulling 9-5 (Day 2) AM/PM - NO LINE Event
March 8, 2026

Knoxville, Tennessee (8612 Pleasant Hill Rd)



Sunday: Wheels
Weigh In: 10:00 AM Pull Start: 10:30 AM


Sunday: Wheels
Weigh In: 1:30 PM Pull Start: 2:00 PM


Fees: $15 Contacts: Reagan Hart, 865-414-5461 [ihartdoggos@gmail.com]
Prizes: MWP, MWPP, Class Placements Chief: Reagan Hart, 865-414-5461 [ihartdoggos@gmail.com]
Novice: Not offered Comments: Indoor pull, no bathrooms available on site.
PM Pull to start 1 hr after AM pull ends, but no sooner than 2:00 pm.
Sponsors: Scruffy City Strong Dogs Lodging:  
Directions:      

 





March in Baxter - No Line
March 15, 2026

Baxter, Tennessee (1196 Bloomington Road)



Sunday: Wheels
Weigh In: 10:00 AM Pull Start: 11:00 AM


Fees: $20/Member Dog $25/Non-Member Dog, $10 per novice Contacts: Sheryl Franklin, 610-792-4597 [sheryl@sheryl.org]
Prizes: Certificates and TBD Chief: Sheryl Franklin, 610-792-4597 [sheryl@sheryl.org]
Novice: Novices will pull with the pro small dogs, We will have harnesses to lend for novices. Novice dogs do not have to weight in, but may for the experience. Novice is $10/dog. Comments: No bathrom facilities onsite. There is a gas station/mini mart at the end of the road with facilities. This is a rain or shine event.
Sponsors: www.theworkingK9.com, Middle TN Weight Pullers Lodging: Motel 6, I-40 exit 287 (913-528-1040), Red Roof Inn, I-40 exit 287 (913-528-2020)
Directions: Exit 280 on I-40, North on Rt 56, after 1st light, 1 mile to 4-way flashing light, go straight ~ 2 miles to 4-way flashing light, go straight ~ 2 miles to Rt 291, turn right, 1 mile to pull site on the right.    

 



End of Season Qualifier AM/PM - NO LINE Event
March 21, 2026

Knoxville, Tennessee (8612 Pleasant Hill Rd)



Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 10:00 AM Pull Start: 10:30 AM


Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 1:30 PM Pull Start: 2:00 PM


Fees: $15 Contacts: Reagan Hart, 865-414-5461 [ihartdoggos@gmail.com]
Prizes: MWP, MWPP, Class Placements Chief: Reagan Hart, 865-414-5461 [ihartdoggos@gmail.com]
Novice: Not offered Comments: Indoor pull, no bathrooms available on site.
PM Pull to start 1 hr after AM pull ends, but no sooner than 2:00 pm.
Sponsors: Scruffy City Strong Dogs Lodging:  
Directions:      

 



End of Season Qualifier AM/PM - NO LINE Event
March 22, 2026

Knoxville, Tennessee (8612 Pleasant Hill Rd)



Sunday: Wheels
Weigh In: 10:00 AM Pull Start: 10:30 AM


Sunday: Wheels
Weigh In: 1:30 PM Pull Start: 2:00 PM


Fees: $15 Contacts: Reagan Hart, 865-414-5461 [ihartdoggos@gmail.com]
Prizes: MWP, MWPP, Class Placements Chief: Reagan Hart, 865-414-5461 [ihartdoggos@gmail.com]
Novice: Not offered Comments: Indoor pull, no bathrooms available on site.
PM Pull to start 1 hr after AM pull ends, but no sooner than 2:00 pm.
Sponsors: Scruffy City Strong Dogs Lodging:  
Directions:      

 







updated 02/16/2026



Address further questions about IWPA to: Sean Hammell
or Membership questions to: Jean Wilson
or Web site questions/comments to Sheryl Franklin