On the outskirts of Hamilton County, where dense woods give way to open fields, the buffalo roam and lawmakers greet the public. On Saturday afternoon, the Vital Buffalo Farm hosted its 16th annual Blessing of the Buffalo, a public event to celebrate conservation and Cherokee culture. "We've had buffalo for almost 20 years, and people always want to come and see them," Vital Buffalo Farm owner and state Rep. Greg Vital, R-Harrison, said in an interview, explaining the history of the event. "And, we do allow visits throughout the year, but we thought we would create a celebration in the fall where we could invite the public in." Read the full story at the link in our bio. Photo 1 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Visitors watch as the buffalo walk around their pasture during the Blessing of the Buffalo celebration at Greg Vital’s buffalo farm on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Photo 2 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Visitors take pictures of the buffalo during the Blessing of the Buffalo...