Easton Tanner Knight was born Aug. 22 at Rockdale Medical Center to mother Candice Ballard Knight and father Trent Knight of Newton County. The baby boy was born at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 18.5 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Terry and Angela Ballard, and maternal great-grandparents are William Clayton and Betty Dial of Newton County. His paternal grandparents are Duane Knight of Newton County, Susan Knight of Morgan County, and Thomas and Linda Davis of Greene County. His paternal great-grandparents are Billy and Brenda Knight of Newton County. His siblings are Lady, Tootsie, Ben, Bella, Rodeo and Rocky.