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.
2025 Point Standings as of December 16, 2024
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.
2025 Tennessee's Top Tier SPONSORED BY Merck Animal Health
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Please click the "2025 TENNESSEE'S TOP TIER RULES" button below to read the full 2025 Tennessee's Top Tier (TTT) rules. It is imperative that all TTT participants, family members, supporters, etc. read and abide by the rules in their entirety. The nomination forms for the 2025 TTT program year can also be found using the "2025 TTT NOMINATION FORM" button below. Please understand that all information and documents on the TCA website are the easiest to view from a desktop, instead of a mobile device.
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Listed below is information for the 2025 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. The Tennessee Cattlemen's Association does not manage any of the TTT sanctioned shows.
UTK ROCKY TOP CLASSIC
Location: Brehm Animal Science Building, Knoxville, TN
Show Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Early Entry Deadline: Friday, November 8, 2024
TTT Nomination Deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024
More information and show updates can be found on the UT Block & Bridle Club Facebook page.
ENTER for the show here.
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MTSU B&B PREVIEW SHOW
Location: MTSU Tennessee Livestock Center, Murfreesboro, TN
Show Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Early Entry Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2025
TTT Nomination Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2025
ENTER for the show here.
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TENNESSEE BEEF AGRIBITION
(NO SHOWMANSHIP)
Location: James E. Ward Agriculture Center, Lebanon, TN
Show Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Early Entry Deadline: N/A - Entries will be received onsite on Saturday, March 8th
TTT Nomination Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025
More information can be found here as it becomes available.
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WEST TENNESSEE SPRING KLASSIC
Location: Obion County Fairgrounds, Union City, TN
Show Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Early Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More details can be found on their Facebook page here.
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UTM AGR SICKLE AND SHEAF SHOWDOWN
Location: Obion County Fairgrounds, Union City, TN
Show Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Early Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More details can be found on their Facebook page here.
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CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN SHOWDOWN
Location: Bledsoe County Fairgrounds, Pikeville, TN
Show Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Early Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More details can be found on their Facebook page here.
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KNOXVILLE SPRING JUNIOR CATTLE EXPO
Location: Appalachian Fairgrounds, Gray, TN
Show Date(s): Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd
***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Bristol Steer and Heifer Show will be held Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd. The KSJCE on Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd. It will be 2 different shows with different judges and different awards, but families can stay one extra night and show in both. The Bristol Steer and Heifer Show is NOT a TTT points show. Contact Aaron Fisher if you need more information.***
Early Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More information can be found here.
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EIFFEL TOWER CLASSIC CATTLE SHOW
Location: Henry County Fairgrounds, Paris, TN
Show Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Early Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More information can be found here as it becomes available.
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SHELBYVILLE SHOWDOWN CATTLE SHOW
Location: Bedford County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, TN
Show Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Early Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More information can be found here as it becomes available.​
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TTU PURPLE & GOLD SHOWDOWN
Location: Hyder Burks Pavilion, Cookeville, TN
Show Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Early Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
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TENNESSEE JUNIOR BEEF EXPO
Location: James E. Ward Agricultural Center, Lebanon, TN
Show Date(s): Thursday, July 10 through Saturday, July 12, 2025
Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More information can be found here as it becomes available.
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WILSON COUNTY FAIR / TENNESSEE STATE FAIR
(No Showmanship or Steer Points; Only Heifer Points)
Location: James E. Ward Agricultural Center, Lebanon, TN
Show Date(s): August 14-24, 2025
Early Entry Deadline: TBD
TTT Nomination Deadline: TBD
More information can be found here as it becomes available.
Questions? Please contact Melinda Hart, melinda@tncattle.org
