TENNESSEE SPECIALTY HORSE COUNTRY LICENSE PLATE
Benefitting Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding
CELEBRATE HORSES — AND SHANGRI-LA — Wherever you go
As we enter Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding's 40th year, we are excited to announce STAR has the opportunity to have its own specialty Tennessee license plate. This Horse Country plate will celebrate the healing power of horses.
Once 1,000 plates are preordered, production on the plates will begin, and Tennessee residents will be able to show their love for horses and support STAR's mission along the way.
A portion from every plate sold will be donated directly to Shangri-La, helping us continue as a true equine-assisted paradise where limits fade and challenges give way to breakthroughs. Every connection with our horses enables our participants to find their haven of growth and joy.
Once 1,000 plates are preordered, production on the plates will begin, and Tennessee residents will be able to show their love for horses and support STAR's mission along the way.
A portion from every plate sold will be donated directly to Shangri-La, helping us continue as a true equine-assisted paradise where limits fade and challenges give way to breakthroughs. Every connection with our horses enables our participants to find their haven of growth and joy.
How It WoRKS
- We need Tennessee residents to preorder 1,000 specialty plates before production can begin. The deadline to preorder is June 15, 2026. Payments can be made online or by check. Checks should be made out to Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding with "License Plate" in the memo. Checks can be mailed to 11800 Highway 11 E., Lenoir City, TN 37772.
- Once we reach our 1,000 plate pre-production goal, Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding will submit all orders, payments, and artwork to the Tennessee Department of Revenue.
- The State will produce and distribute the plates to local county clerk offices for pick up.
- You will be notified by mail from the State when your plate is ready.
FRequently asked questions
What is the Horse Country plate?
It is a specialty license plate created to celebrate horses and provide support to Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding and its mission. We look to provide a community of growth and joy for all our participants.
What if I live in another state?
We appreciate your support from anywhere in the world, but unfortunately this plate is only available to Tennessee residents. If you'd still like to support Shangri-La, visit our Donate Page.
How much do I pay now to reserve a license plate?
STAR is required by the state to obtain $35.00 to reserve each license plate. The $35.00 will be applied to your total cost when you receive your plate from the state. This includes the standard specialty plate fee and state fees.
How can I pay?
Payments will be accepted online or by check. An additional processing fee for online orders of $1.50 per plate will be added to the final cost. Checks can be made payable to STAR, and include "License Plate" in the memo. Checks can be mailed to Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, 11800 Highway 11 E., Lenoir City, TN 37772.
How much does the plate cost?
The total cost is $61.50 for a one-year registration, of which the $35.00 collected goes toward that cost. You will owe the additional $26.50 when you receive your plate. This does not include additional fees based on local county requirements.
Do I need to pay any additional wheel tax?
If your county charges a wheel tax, you will make that payment directly to your county clerk’s office when you pick up your plate.
Is shipping included in the fee?
There is no additional shipping cost. The State will notify you when your plate is ready for pick up at your county clerk’s office.
Where do the proceeds go?
Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to foster personal achievement by providing therapeutic experiences using horse-related activities for persons with disabilities or other special challenges, will benefit from this specialty plate. STAR will receive $30.75 of each Horse Country plate sold to Tennessee residents.
What happens if STAR does not reach the 1,000 plates needed?
If we don't reach the minimum pre-order requirement of 1,000, your $35.00 pre-order fee (plus processing fee) will be donated to Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. Please keep track of our progress toward 1,000 pre-ordered plates at the top of this webpage.
When will I get my plate?
Preorders close June 15, 2026 (or when 1,000 preorders have been reached). Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding will send all preorder information to the State, beginning a 4–6 month production period. All preordered plates will be sent to your local county clerk’s office for pick up. The Tennessee Department of Revenue will mail you a letter when your plate is ready.
Can I personalize my plate?
Not during the initial preorder process. Once the first batch of plates is produced and you have received yours, you will have the option to personalize it at your next renewal.
What if my current plate expires before my new plate arrives?
Renew as normal. When your new plate is ready, you will receive a credit for any unused registration time (unless your tags expire within 30 days of pick up). Your new tags will be valid for 12 months from the date you receive your specialty plate.
What happens to my current plate?
When you pick up your new Horse Country plate, your old plate will no longer be registered to a vehicle - but you can keep it as a memento.
Can I order plates for multiple vehicles?
Yes! As long as they are registered in Tennessee (excluding commercial vehicles), you may order a specialty plate for each one.
Is this the final design?
The license plate shown on this webpage will be submitted as the final design. The State of Tennessee approves and prints the license plates and may require minor changes.
It is a specialty license plate created to celebrate horses and provide support to Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding and its mission. We look to provide a community of growth and joy for all our participants.
What if I live in another state?
We appreciate your support from anywhere in the world, but unfortunately this plate is only available to Tennessee residents. If you'd still like to support Shangri-La, visit our Donate Page.
How much do I pay now to reserve a license plate?
STAR is required by the state to obtain $35.00 to reserve each license plate. The $35.00 will be applied to your total cost when you receive your plate from the state. This includes the standard specialty plate fee and state fees.
How can I pay?
Payments will be accepted online or by check. An additional processing fee for online orders of $1.50 per plate will be added to the final cost. Checks can be made payable to STAR, and include "License Plate" in the memo. Checks can be mailed to Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, 11800 Highway 11 E., Lenoir City, TN 37772.
How much does the plate cost?
The total cost is $61.50 for a one-year registration, of which the $35.00 collected goes toward that cost. You will owe the additional $26.50 when you receive your plate. This does not include additional fees based on local county requirements.
Do I need to pay any additional wheel tax?
If your county charges a wheel tax, you will make that payment directly to your county clerk’s office when you pick up your plate.
Is shipping included in the fee?
There is no additional shipping cost. The State will notify you when your plate is ready for pick up at your county clerk’s office.
Where do the proceeds go?
Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to foster personal achievement by providing therapeutic experiences using horse-related activities for persons with disabilities or other special challenges, will benefit from this specialty plate. STAR will receive $30.75 of each Horse Country plate sold to Tennessee residents.
What happens if STAR does not reach the 1,000 plates needed?
If we don't reach the minimum pre-order requirement of 1,000, your $35.00 pre-order fee (plus processing fee) will be donated to Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. Please keep track of our progress toward 1,000 pre-ordered plates at the top of this webpage.
When will I get my plate?
Preorders close June 15, 2026 (or when 1,000 preorders have been reached). Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding will send all preorder information to the State, beginning a 4–6 month production period. All preordered plates will be sent to your local county clerk’s office for pick up. The Tennessee Department of Revenue will mail you a letter when your plate is ready.
Can I personalize my plate?
Not during the initial preorder process. Once the first batch of plates is produced and you have received yours, you will have the option to personalize it at your next renewal.
What if my current plate expires before my new plate arrives?
Renew as normal. When your new plate is ready, you will receive a credit for any unused registration time (unless your tags expire within 30 days of pick up). Your new tags will be valid for 12 months from the date you receive your specialty plate.
What happens to my current plate?
When you pick up your new Horse Country plate, your old plate will no longer be registered to a vehicle - but you can keep it as a memento.
Can I order plates for multiple vehicles?
Yes! As long as they are registered in Tennessee (excluding commercial vehicles), you may order a specialty plate for each one.
Is this the final design?
The license plate shown on this webpage will be submitted as the final design. The State of Tennessee approves and prints the license plates and may require minor changes.
