Tennessee's Top Tier sponsored by Merck Animal Health
Tennessee’s Top Tier (TTT) sponsored by Merck Animal Health is a youth program of the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) and Tennessee Cattlemen’s Youth Association (TCYA) that exclusively recognizes and rewards TCYA members for their participation and placings through a series of sanctioned junior cattle shows. The TTT program is designed to increase youth involvement at junior cattle shows in Tennessee, promote commitment to the cattle industry at a young age, and allow youth the opportunity to network with their peers and industry leaders.
The TTT program is coordinated by the TCA Board of Directors and its staff. TTT strives to provide an environment for friendly competition and success while serving as an opportunity to create the next generation of leaders by educating juniors on beef industry issues, promoting family membership and participation in TCA, and rewarding the successful accomplishments and hard work of Tennessee’s youth cattlemen.
2023 Point Standings as of May 25, 2023
Note: The information is in the form of a PDF. There are multiple pages for each file. Make sure you scroll to find which division you are looking for (ie. steers or heifers, your respective showmanship division). The file may appear differently or not show all information when viewed from a mobile device.
2023 Tennessee's Top Tier sponsored by Merck Animal Health
Please click the "2023 TTT Rules" button above to read the full 2023 Tennessee's Top Tier (TTT) rules. It is imperative that all TTT exhibitors, family members, supporters, etc. read and abide by the rules in their entirety. The nomination forms for the 2023 TTT program year can also be found using the "Nomination Form" button above. Please understand that all information and documents on the TCA website are the easiest to view from a desktop, instead of a mobile device.
Listed below is information for the 2023 Tennessee's Top Tier shows. This information will be updated to include nomination deadlines, show entry deadlines, etc. as we are made aware by show officials. Please check back often. There is also a link to each show's website/Facebook page which is where you can find the most up-to-date information regarding a show. If you have a question about the show, you need to contact SHOW MANAGEMENT DIRECTLY!
UTK Rocky Top Classic
Location: Brehm Animal Science Building, Knoxville, TN
Show Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Early Entry Deadline: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
TTT Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
More information and show updates can be found HERE as it becomes available.
Entry forms can be downloaded HERE.
MTSU B&B Preview Show
Location: MTSU Tennessee Livestock Center, Murfreesboro, TN
Show Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023
Early Entry Deadline: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
TTT Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
Enter through the Showman.app. HERE.
Tennessee Beef Agribition
Location: James E. Ward Agriculture Center, Lebanon, TN
Show Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023
Check-In: Saturday, March 11, 2023
TTT Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2023
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
West TN Spring Classic Cattle Show
Location: Gibson County Fairgrounds, Trenton, TN
Show Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023 (PLEASE NOTE: This is a date change to better accommodate our exhibitors that will be attending State FFA Convention & State 4-H Congress. The previous date conflicted with both events.)
Early Entry Deadline: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Entry Forms can be found HERE.
TTT Nomination Deadline: Saturday, March 18, 2023
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
Knoxville Spring Junior Cattle Expo (KSJCE)
Location: Appalachian Fairgrounds, Gray, TN
Show Date: April 21-22, 2023
Early Entry Deadline: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (Note: Entries must go through your local Extension Office)
TTT Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
Cumberland Mountain Showdown
Location: Bledsoe County Fairgrounds, Pikeville, TN
Show Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Early Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 15, 2023
TTT Nomination Deadline: Saturday, April 15, 2023
!NEW! Cumberland Mountain Showdown Scholarship available HERE, due April 15th
More information including hotel and travel info can be found HERE.
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
Eiffel Tower Classic Cattle Show
Location: Henry County Fairgrounds, Paris, TN
Show Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Entry Deadline: Saturday, May 6, 2023
TTT Nomination Deadline: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Enter HERE.
More information including rules and hotel info can be found HERE.
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
Shelbyville Showdown Cattle Show
Location: Bedford County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, TN
Show Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Entry Deadline: Sunday, April 30, 2023, through the Showman.app
TTT Nomination Deadline: Sunday, April 30, 2023
Show Flyer can be downloaded HERE.
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
UTM AGR Memorial Day Classic
Location: UTM Ag Pavilion, Martin, TN
Show Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Early Entry Deadline: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Enter HERE through the Showman.app
TTT Nomination Deadline: Saturday, May 20, 2023
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
TTU Purple & Gold Showdown
Location: Hyder Burks Pavilion, Cookeville, TN
Show Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Entry Deadline: Entry Deadline EXTENDED to Tuesday, May 30, 2023
TTT Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Enter HERE through the Showman.app
Tennessee Junior Beef Expo
Location: James E. Ward Agriculture Center, Lebanon, TN
Show Date: June 30, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
Tennessee State Fair
Location: James E. Ward Agriculture Center, Lebanon, TN
Show Date: August 27, 2023
Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More information can be found HERE as it becomes available.
Questions? Please contact Melinda Perkins, melinda@tncattle.org
