KYLE MURPHYStaff Writer

Local nonprofit Horse Play, Inc. is saddling up for its annual “Horsing Around” luncheon later this week.

This year’s “Horsing Around” Luncheon will be on Friday, April 12, at Grace Baptist Church, located at 1901 Ovoca Road in Tullahoma. Curbside pick-up only is available (no dine-in) from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Delivery is also available for orders of more than five meals that are called in to 931-455-5189.

Tickets to the luncheon are $15 each. For the price of the ticket, you will receive a plate with turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, mac n’ cheese, green beans, a roll and dessert. Residents can place their order in advance by calling 931-455-5189. Please write checks to Horse Play, Inc., and mail to or drop off at TOP Rehab at 2110 N. Jackson St., Tullahoma to reserve meals.

Horse Play in Tullahoma is a local nonprofit program providing therapeutic riding and hippotherapy for children for children with special needs. It is free for the children and their families. Horse Play relies solely on the generosity of the local community, with this year’s luncheon being the primary fundraiser.

“This is HorsePlay’s biggest fundraising event of the year and we need all hands on deck,” Horse Play officials said.

Horse Play is also looking for volunteers for the luncheon. They are asking for homemade desserts delivered to Top Rehab on April 9 and 10 by 6 p.m. or delivered to Grace Baptist Church on April 11 by 7-9 a.m. Organizers as volunteers to bring only items that do not require refrigeration, stating that cakes, pies and brownies were ideal. Horse Play will also need volunteers on April 11 to help prep food and set up for the luncheon, and volunteers on the day of the luncheon between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church.

“We have many shift options available,” organizers said. “Volunteers will deliver meals, work to pack meals, clean up, assist in curbside orders.”

Anyone interested can reach out to Horse Play on their Facebook page for more information.