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Tennessee goat ranch offers snuggles, yoga and animal therapy
By Kym Clark at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
ROSSVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — A winter baby boom at a small ranch outside Memphis transformed a hobby into a business offering goat snuggles, yoga sessions and visits to the community. Collin Champagne and his wife, Lindsey, run Walkapony Goat Ranch in Rossville, Tennessee, about 45 minutes o...
Key takeaway Collin Champagne and his wife, Lindsey, run Walkapony Goat Ranch in Rossville, Tennessee, about 45 minutes o...
Why this matters in The Nashville
The emergence of Walkapony Goat Ranch as a unique business offering goat snuggles, yoga, and animal therapy has interesting implications for Nashville 's own rural-urban interface. While the ranch itself is located outside Memphis, the concept of agritourism and animal-assisted therapy could potentially be replicated in Davidson County. As Nashville continues to grow and urbanize, there may be opportunities for local farmers and ranchers to diversify their operations and offer similar experiences to residents and visitors. The success of 901 Goats in providing animal therapy and laughter therapy to elderly shut-ins, birthday parties, and weddings also suggests potential partnerships with local organizations and businesses in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. It will be worth watching whether similar ventures emerge in the Nashville area, and how they might contribute to the city's vibrant cultural and economic landscape.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ROSSVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — A winter baby boom at a small ranch outside Memphis transformed a hobby into a business offering goat snuggles, yoga sessions and visits to the community. Collin Champagne and his wife, Lindsey, run Walkapony Goat Ranch in Rossville, Tennessee, about 45 minutes o...
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