Holland Turns 2
We hope our American readers had a very happy Thanksgiving!Happy 2nd birthday to Holland Paine! Holland is Erin and Chad Paine's fourth child, and she will soon be a big sister. Little sister Finley...
View ArticlePrayers for Whitney's Dad
Zach and Whitney Bates with Whitney's parentsVow renewalDue to complications from a procedure he had last week, Whitney Bates' dad is in the ICU suffering from septic shock. His body is not...
View ArticleWhitney Loses Her Father
We shared a few days ago that Whitney Bates' father, JC Perkins, was in the hospital and in need of prayer. Tragically, he passed away over the weekend. Please continue to pray for Whitney and her...
View Article1 Day 'Til Bates Wedding #9
The big day is almost here! Katie Bates is set to marry Travis Clark tomorrow in Loudon, Tennessee. The ceremony and reception will take place at Castleton Farms, the same wedding venue where Carlin...
View ArticleKatie and Travis' Wedding
It was a beautiful day for a wedding in East Tennessee! Katie Bates became Katie Clark this afternoon during an outdoor ceremony, which was attended by 400 guests. Us Weekly has the exclusive story...
View ArticleKatie and Travis' Honeymoon
Katie and Travis ClarkKatie Bates and Travis Clark became Mr. and Mrs. Clark last Friday at Castleton Farms in Loudon, Tennessee. After their wedding, they did what most brides and grooms do. They...
View ArticleTrace's Special Someone
Trace Bates It sure has been quite the season for relationships in the Bates family! It wasn't too long ago that Lawson, Nathan, and Trace were all talking about their singleness and wondering when...
View ArticleZach and Whitney Celebrate 8 Years
Happy anniversary to Zach and Whitney Bates! They were the second Bates couple to get married and are now celebrating eight years. Zach Bates and Whitney BatesPhoto courtesy of UPtv
View ArticleErin's Baby Bump
It's almost baby time for Erin and Chad Paine! They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their fifth child, Finley Marie Paine. Erin is due in January 2022, so it won't be long. Here's a photo of the...
View ArticleSmiths Celebrate 4 Years
December is a popular time to get married if you're a member of the Bates family! Including Katie and Travis, there are now four Bates couples with December anniversaries. Today is Tori and Bobby's...
View ArticleSaying Goodbye to Katie
Just a few days ago, newlyweds Katie and Travis Clark returned from their honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas. They flew into Nashville and drove three hours to Rocky Top to see the Bates. Gil and Kelly also...
View ArticleBates Celebrate 34 Years
Gil and Kelly Bates are coming in strong with the third and final December Bates anniversary. (Next year, when Katie and Travis celebrate one year of marriage, there will be four anniversaries.) Zach...
View ArticleNathan and Esther's Wedding Video
Nathan and Esther BatesNathan and Esther Bates are approaching their two-month wedding anniversary. They tied the knot on October 22nd at the Star Barn in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. With help...
View ArticleBates #7 Turns 26
Happy 26th birthday to Tori Smith! Tori is the 7th of Gil and Kelly Bates' 19 children. She and Bobby just celebrated their four-year wedding anniversary (that sure came fast!) four days ago. They are...
View ArticleTrace and Lydia
Trace is spending Christmas with his girlfriend, Lydia. In case you missed it, we posted about their relationship earlier this month. The two are spending time with Papa Bill and Mama Jane at the farm...
View ArticleChristmas with the Bates 2021
Gil and Kelly BatesChristmas 2021How was your Christmas? Following an early celebration at Gil and Kelly's house, many of the married Bates kids either spent the holiday in their own homes or with...
View ArticleZach Turns 33
Happy 33rd birthday to Gil and Kelly Bates' first child, Zach! Whitney Bates, Bradley Bates, Kaci Bates,Khloe Bates, Zach Bates, Jadon Bates Kaci Bates, Bradley Bates, Zach Bates, Khloe BatesDecember...
View ArticleKatie and Travis' First Christmas
Katie and Travis ClarkIt has been almost two weeks since Katie and Travis returned from their honeymoon and made the drive from Tennessee to their new home in New Jersey. They uploaded a YouTube...
View ArticleGil's 57th
Happy New Years Day! And happy 57th birthday to the Bates dad! Do you think you would enjoy having a birthday on January 1st? Kelly Bates, Gil Bates, Nathan BatesBringing Up Bates Season 10 Gil and...
View Article1st Snow of 2022
Carlin Stewart, Layla Stewart, Evan StewartThe weather on New Year's Day was unseasonably warm in East Tennessee. The Bates saw temperatures in the mid-70s! But like most of the region, the...
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