The Gentle Barn animal rescue has made a large leap closer to moving into Rutherford County. After an eight-week GoFundMe campaign, The Gentle Barn reached the $600,000 goal. "I am so happy I cannot ...

Did anyone else have a beloved childhood pet they fully believed was sent to live on a farm, not realizing until years later that the animal was actually put down? It’s hard explaining to kids that ...

Rescue Animal Transformations From the Gentle Barn Will Melt Your Heart originally appeared on PetHelpful. The Gentle Barn is an animal sanctuary that rescues abused and neglected animals, often when ...

NewsChannel5 photojournalist Nathan Sharkey took us to The Gentle Barn to see the farm and all the special animals they help. The Gentle Barn is a nonprofit sanctuary for severely abused and neglected ...

In May, The Gentle Barn Nashville was just a piece of property. Now, the animals have arrived. "The fences are built the barns are prepared," said Gentle Barn Founder, Ellie Laks. "We specifically ...

At The Gentle Barn, thousands pay each year to do "cuddle therapy" with live turkeys. So I tried it, ahead of Thanksgiving.

Ellie Laks is the heart and soul of The Gentle Barn, a sanctuary where rescued animals find healing – and offer healing in return. What began as a childhood dream turned backyard rescue mission in ...

Just in time for Father’s Day, a caring pair of goats show us how important dads can be Henry Chandonnet is an Editorial Intern at PEOPLE. Their work has previously appeared in V Magazine, The Daily ...

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. (AP) — At the start of a busy holiday week filled with hours of travel, Jordan Gullotta went to a place that has given her comfort and a sense of peace. At The Gentle Barn, an animal ...

Dudley, left, stands with his soon-to-be bride, Destiny, during their wedding ceremony on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Gentle Barn in Knoxville. From left are volunteer Austin Kerr, Gentle Barn ...

Guests are welcomed to "discover the intelligence and affection" of turkeys during the "Gentle Thanksgiving" event on Nov. 27 ...

Turkey Cuddle Therapy Jordan Gullotta pets a turkey during a cuddle therapy session at The Gentle Barn, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Christiana, Tenn. (AP Photo/George ...