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TIMBER! yelling contest brings vocal-powered showdown to Wilson Co. Tennessee State Fair
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Forrest Sanders , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
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Key points The fair's unique competitions have attracted attention, with the Timber Yelling Contest being a notable example. The Wilson County Tennessee State Fair has introduced a new competition, a vocal-powered showdown.
The Wilson County Tennessee State Fair has introduced a new competition, a vocal-powered showdown. This event is part of the fair's focus on forestry. A Timber Yelling Contest was held, where participants shouted into a microphone.
The competition drew in attendees, including Cheyenne Genberg and Justin Franiak from Cumulus Media. Franiak hosts The Overnight Ride and seemed to enjoy the unusual fair event. A woman playing Minnie Pearl also participated in the contest, shouting enthusiastically.
Further details about the contest and its outcome are available from the source. The fair's unique competitions have attracted attention, with the Timber Yelling Contest being a notable example.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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