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.
2024 Point Standings as of April 8, 2024
IMPORTANT NOTE: The CATTLE point standings (heifers and steers) do not reflect points from the Tennessee Beef Agribition. We did not have the complete show results at the time the points were posted on 4/8/2024. Since two Tennessee’s Top Tier (TTT) shows are coming up soon, we didn’t want to keep you waiting on the point standings from the other March TTT shows. The Agribition points will be added ASAP, and an email will be sent out when they are updated.
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.
2024 Tennessee's Top Tier SPONSORED BY Merck Animal Health
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Please click the "2024 TENNESSEE'S TOP TIER RULES" button below to read the full 2024 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 2024 TTT program year can also be found using the "2024 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 2024 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 2, 2023
Early Entry Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
TTT Nomination Deadline: Friday, November 17, 2023
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 24, 2024
Early Entry Deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
TTT Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
More information can be found here as it becomes available.
ENTER for the show through the Showman.app.
More show details can be found here.
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TENNESSEE BEEF AGRIBITION
(NO SHOWMANSHIP)
Location: James E. Ward Agriculture Center, Lebanon, TN
Show Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Early Entry Deadline: N/A - Entries will be received onsite on Saturday, March 9th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
TTT Nomination Deadline: Monday, February 26, 2024
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 16, 2024
Early Entry Deadline: Saturday, March 9, 2024
TTT Nomination Deadline: Saturday, March 9, 2024
ENTER for the show through the Showman.app
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 17, 2024
Early Entry Deadline: Thursday, March 14, 2024
TTT Nomination Deadline: Saturday, March 9, 2024
ENTER for the show through the Showman.app
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 13, 2024
Early Entry Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024
TTT Nomination Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024
ENTER for the show through the Showman.app
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, April 19 - Saturday, April 20, 2024
Early Entry Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2024 (Entries must go through your local Extension Office)
TTT Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2024
More information can be found here.
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SHELBYVILLE SHOWDOWN CATTLE SHOW
Location: Bedford County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, TN
Show Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Early Entry Deadline: Sunday, April 14, 2024
TTT Nomination Deadline: Sunday, April 14, 2024
More information can be found here as it becomes available.
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EIFFEL TOWER CLASSIC CATTLE SHOW
Location: Henry County Fairgrounds, Paris, TN
Show Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Early Entry Deadline: Saturday, May 4, 2024
TTT Nomination Deadline: Saturday, May 4, 2024
ENTER for the show HERE.
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 8, 2024
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, June 27 through Saturday, June 29, 2024
Early 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 15-25, 2024
Early 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
