Season 11 coming soon

 Yesterday we marked one month until bringing Up Bates returns. 

Two newlyweds

We have a new photo of the newlyweds to share with you all. As many of you know that Nathan and Esther got married on October 22nd while Travis and Katie got married on December 3rd.

So many of you have asked if their weddings will be featured on Bringing Up Bates. Both Esther and Katie have said that their weddings will be on the show. 

Preview: Due Dates & An Engagement Getaway!

 Whitney and Josie's due dates quickly approaching; the expecting moms meet up to talk about motherhood and work on a craft project for their nurseries.

Preview: The Webster's New Home & Nathan's Next Move

 Tori and Whitney are neighbors and are both expecting another baby; they meet up to swap baby clothes.

Preview: Two By Two, I Love You

Bates Sisters Boutique holds their first photo shoot in their newly renovated space; two of the models might become sister-in-laws.

Recap: Lawson's New Love and the Boutique's New Digs

 Chad, Erin and Brooklyn reveal the old camper that Chad and Erin just brought. The camper is a major fixer-upper and are looking forward to renovation. Erin reveals that she doesn't love the idea of tent camping but when Chad suggested renovating a camper, she was on board with it.

Gil, Kelly, Lawson, and Nathan are discussing their annual "I love you day" celebration. They do a face time call with the family and decided on doing an animal theme. Zach reveals that they all love bringing 101 opinions to a decision.

It's time for the Bates Sisters Boutique to move into their new storefront. Erin, Whitney and Carlin supervise and bring their employees as well. Carlin reveals that she thinks that they are just excited as they are since the layout is going to be a lot better.

Lawson has been traveling a lot but is home now and enjoying time with his dog, Duke. He plans to send the dog for three months of training. Lawson reveals that he is going to bring his girlfriend Tiffany to their "I love you day" party to meet the family.

Jackson is currently recovering from a snowboarding injury that he got on the family ski trip to Colorado. He had hit an ice patch while attempting to do a 360 and ended up snapping both of the arm bones. He had 13 screws and two metal plates put in his arm. 

Recap: Home Sweet Home and Nathan's Love

Bobby and Tori just brought their first home and have moved into it. They revealed that they had been looking for a while but hadn't seen much on the market. When they were able to find a place for sale, it was perfect for them since it was two houses away from Zach and Whitney. Bobby and Tori give Zach, Whitney, Michaella and Brandon a tour of their new home. While they were spending time with the couples, Tori jokes that Chad and Erin are coming up with the design and decorations. Chad is planning to add a back porch which makes Tori excited about it. She reveals to Whitney and Michaella that she had Bobby put his clothes with the boys in the large closet so she can have their closet all to her self.

It's time to celebrate Layla's first birthday by going to the Zoo. The Bates family is joining Carlin, Evan and Layla. Meanwhile John and Alyssa are busy getting ready for Maci's arrival. They have to put together the baby items. Alyssa says that you would think after three kids that they would be prepared but things have gotten a little bit more complicated than before. Alyssa also reveals that she will be having baby #4 at the hospital instead of a birth center due to monitoring of her heart.

Alyssa jokes that at the age of 40, she and John will have grown kids in college and will be able to enjoy the grandchildren. 

Meanwhile, the boys are busy building out the new retail space for the Boutique while Zach recently started to work for the tree business. Zach reveals that he would love to move around at 56 like his father instead of 33 moving around like he is right now. Carlin reveals that her dad is still the man and the hero of all of his children.

Nathan is at home and helping at the tree job. During their break, Nathan reveals an update on his relationship with Esther. He is wanting to get engaged this spring. He thinks that it's time to make the next step and make Esther's role change from girlfriend to a fiance. He hopes to pop the question in the Bahamas.

Preview: Home Sweet Home & Nathan's Love!

 Welcome to the neighborhood! Tori and Bobby recently purchased a home and give Michaella, Brandon, Zach, and Whitney a tour of their new “home sweet home.” It’s also countdown to Baby #4 for Alyssa and John! As they’re assembling a swing chair, they discuss Alyssa’s delivery plan. Later, the Bates Sisters Boutique has a new workspace in downtown Rocky Top! Carlin, Whitney and Erin stop by the space to check out the renovations being done by Paine Construction and other family members. Finally, while on a tree job, Nathan updates Zach and Gil on how things are going with his new love, Esther. Is an epic proposal in the works?

Preview: More Moms, More Babies, More Celebrating!

It’s Mother’s Day and the Bates Family has more reasons than ever to celebrate Moms everywhere and the extraordinary work they do. This year, the Bates welcomed two new moms to the brood, not to mention several new babies! In this episode, we’re going to share those tender moments for the newest moms and latest babies, including footage never before seen on TV!

April Recap

 This month the Bates family celebrated Carlin, Allie, Chad and Ellie's birthdays. The family also celebrated Easter.

Bringing Up Bates returned on April 8th with brand new episodes. You can check out our recaps by clicking here.

Gil and Kelly announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie and Travis. 

Recap: 'Tis the Season for Surprises

 Katie spends some time with Ellie, Callie and Addallee and show them how to curl their hair. Addee reveals that it's going to be sad when Katie leaves. She is going to be crying for the whole week after.

Zach arrives to the big house to help the boys hang Christmas Lights. Nathan arrives with Esther to introduce her to the family. Zach reveals that Esther seems like a very sweet girl and she loves Nathan a lot. He also reveals that it seems like Nathan loves her alot too so he was super excited to watch them roll in. Esther is also from a big family so she feels right at home with the Bates family right now. 

The couples gather for a bonfire. John and Alyssa are in town so everyone is together. Nathan and Esther share how they met. Nathan reveals that Esther has the bluest eyes that he has ever seen. The couple started texting and calling about a week later, Nathan said that he wanted to be more than friends. Nathan reveals that it was a year ago so going public with his family is like going public with the world.

Over at Zach and Whitney's house, the kids help decorate gingerbread men or rather genderbread men. Josie, Kelton, and Willow have a photoshoot to reveal the gender of their second baby.

The family gathers for their Christmas celebration expect for Bobby and Tori's family. Bobby and Tori are not able to attend the family's celebration. Taryn Yager takes outdoor family photos. After the group photo, the reveals start. Kelton and Josie hand over an ornament to Kelton's father that reveals "baby Girl: Hazel Sloane Balka.

Zach and Whitney hand his and Whitney's parents a box of gingerbread men with no icing. Kelly ask where the color is and Zach apologizes and brings out the blue gingerbread men.

Erin makes a big announcement on Bobby and Tori's behalf. She gives her parents a placard that says "making room for a new little one: Charlotte Raine.

Tori reveals that Bobby will be a good girl dad but she can't say that she will be a good girl mom but she will try her hardest.

Nathan reveals that Christmas is a magical time of year. He also adds that he can't wait for every Christmas to come since he is confident that they are going to be with Esther.

Preview: 'Tis the Season for Surprises

 Nathan is head over heels for his girlfriend and invites her to Tennessee for the holidays; meanwhile, Katie bonds with her younger sisters by teaching them some hairstyling tips and dishing about her future plans with Travis.

Preview: Nathan's New Romance and a Secret Birthday Bash

On the eve of Kelly Jo getting surgery, the Bates kids throw her a surprise birthday party; Lawson works with a K9 trainer to see if his new puppy has what it takes to become a search and rescue dog; Bobby and Tori celebrate Kade's 2nd birthday.

Season 10 starts Thursday

 Bringing Up Bates is returning this Thursday for their 10th season! Be sure to check out our post on Tuesday for our first episode preview of the new season. Be sure to also check out our post on Thursday for our first episode recap of the season.

Preview: Roaring Bates and Pending Due Dates

Soon-to-be parents Carlin and Evan lean on Erin and Chad to put the finishing touches on Baby Layla's nursery; Now that the renovations are complete, Josie and Kelton host a housewarming party and celebrate their new business ventures.

Bringing Up Bates return 1 week

Bringing Up Bates return in one week with brand new episodes. Be sure to stay tune for our brand new Preview Tuesday.

 

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Birthdays:
* Kelton Balka
* Lawson Bates
* Willow Balka
* Papa Bill

All about Grandchildren:
* Willow Balka
* Khloe Bates
* Holland Paine
* Layla Stewart
* Kolter Smith

Bringing Up Bates:
* Preview
* Recap

Other Posts:
* August Birthdays and anniversary cover
* Fourth of July

Mid Season finale

As we all love Bringing Up Bates, we have some news to share with you all. Next week's episode will mark the mid season finale. We also can tell you that it's a one hour episode.

Be sure to stay tune for the second part of Bringing Up Bates return date which will be coming out soon.

Recap: Holiday Cheer and New Baby Khloe is Here

Zach and Whitney are spending extra bonding time with Bradley and Kaci before they welcome their third child. Whitney and Bradley head to go enjoy beans and cornbread. Zach says that his son is looking forward to having Khloe. He has been talking about her since he first found out and he is pretty excited.
Zach and Kaci are about to have a tea party. Zach says that his daughter is always wanting to do tea parties and girl things but most of the time she is playing with Bradley with monster trucks and dinosaurs. He thought that this would be fun for them.
A problem coRecap: Holiday Cheer and New Baby Khloe is Here

Zach and Whitney are spending extra bonding time with Bradley and Kaci before they welcome their third child. Whitney and Bradley head to go enjoy beans and cornbread. Zach says that his son is looking forward to having Khloe. He has been talking about her since he first found out and he is pretty excited.
Zach and Kaci are about to have a tea party. Zach says that his daughter is always wanting to do tea parties and girl things but most of the time she is playing with Bradley with monster trucks and dinosaurs. He thought that this would be fun for them.
A problem comes up with the tea party since Zach doesn't have any tea because he doesn't want to be fat when the new baby arrives. He finds an altervine with hot chocolate and when he pours it into the teapot, he finds that it leaks on the side.
Evan says that he is looking forward to doing girly things with Layla and Bobby hopes that he has a daughter someday.
At the big house, Kelly wants the house to be decorated with Christmas before Mama Jane arrives for Thanksgiving. The family is approaching a busy season with two grandbabies due before the end of the year. Erin is in charge of the decor as the siblings lend a hand. As they are working, it starts snowing outside.
It's time for Baby Khloe to arrive so Zach and Whitney take their two oldests to grandma's house and head to the hospital. She gets an epidural. Both sets of parents along with Tori, Carlin and Erin come to show up for support. Whitney says that when you marry into the family, you better expect that every event is going to be big.
Bradley and Kaci arrive to meet their new baby sister when she is born. They both are beyond thrilled to meet their sister. Whitney says that if she could sum up today in words then she would cry because of all the love in the room as she welcomed their third child.
mes up with the tea party since Zach doesn't have any tea because he doesn't want to be fat when the new baby arrives. He finds an altervine with hot chocolate and when he pours it into the teapot, he finds that it leaks on the side.
Evan says that he is looking forward to doing girly things with Layla and Bobby hopes that he has a daughter someday.
At the big house, Kelly wants the house to be decorated with Christmas before Mama Jane arrives for Thanksgiving. The family is approaching a busy season with two grandbabies due before the end of the year. Erin is in charge of the decor as the siblings lend a hand. As they are working, it starts snowing outside.
It's time for Baby Khloe to arrive so Zach and Whitney take their two oldests to grandma's house and head to the hospital. She gets an epidural. Both sets of parents along with Tori, Carlin and Erin come to show up for support. Whitney says that when you marry into the family, you better expect that every event is going to be big.
Bradley and Kaci arrive to meet their new baby sister when she is born. They both are beyond thrilled to meet their sister. Whitney says that if she could sum up today in words then she would cry because of all the love in the room as she welcomed their third child.

Preview: Brandon's Book and Kelly Jo's New Look

Brandon's celebrating a big accomplishment, he's published his first book and is having a book signing; Erin is always doing so much for her family; Chad plans a sweet surprise for his very pregnant wife; Carson, Brooklyn and Everly join the party.