What the Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo Is
The Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo is the region's main educational and networking day for cattle producers. Presented by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and held since the late 1980s, it covers beef cattle production, pasture management and herd health, and pairs a day of classroom-style sessions with a trade show of more than 20 agribusiness vendors and service providers. The 2026 expo is Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Who It Is For
The expo is built for cattle producers in northeast Tennessee and beyond who want practical information on raising beef cattle, managing pasture and keeping herds healthy, along with a chance to meet agribusiness suppliers and service providers in one place.
How the Day Works
| Time (Eastern) | What happens |
|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Registration opens |
| 8:30 a.m. | Program starts |
| 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Educational sessions and trade show |
What You Learn: Program Topics
The 2026 session list is posted on the expo's program page. The 2025 expo gives a good picture of the day. Its educational sessions covered herd health protocols, farm financials, meat science, virtual fencing, weed identification, grazing management and financials, equipment maintenance and mineral management. The 2025 keynote was "Rebuilding the American Cowherd: Considerations for Phenotype and Genotype," presented by Troy Rowan of the University of Tennessee. An announcement for an earlier edition named Leamon Bratton of Bratton Angus Ranch as keynote speaker, on conception to consumption with a focus on carcass merit, with sessions on pasture renovation, managing cow herd stressors, using windfall profits and herd health strategies.
The Trade Show
More than 20 agribusiness vendors and service providers show products, services and innovations during the day, alongside the educational program.
Fees and Registration
- Early bird: $25 per person.
- Late registration: $50 per person, available in the final days before the expo.
- In a recent edition, the fee included lunch and all materials.
- How to register: use the "Register Today!" link at tiny.utk.edu/NETBE, or download the fillable flyer from the expo website.
Where
Clyde Austin 4-H Center, 214 4-H Lane, Greeneville, TN 37743.
Who to Ask
Contact your local ANR Extension agent, or call the Greene County Extension Office at 423-798-1710.
Questions
How much does it cost?
$25 for early registration or $50 for late registration.
What time should I arrive?
Registration opens at 7:45 a.m., and the program starts at 8:30 a.m.
Is there a trade show?
Yes. More than 20 agribusiness vendors and service providers take part.
Where do I register?
Online through the expo website, at tiny.utk.edu/NETBE, or through your local Extension office.
Official Links
- Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo: event home page, fees and trade show
- Register for Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo: 2026 times, location and registration
- Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo announcement: earlier edition's speakers and agenda
- Greene County Extension: Beef Expo: local office and contact
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