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Tennessee Coon Hunts and Coonhound Events
UKC nite hunts, bench shows and state championships across Tennessee, with winning hounds and the clubs that host them.
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Tennessee coon hunts at a glance
13 coon hunts are listed for Tennessee: 0 upcoming and 13 past results. United Kennel Club, American Plott Association / United Kennel Club and White County Coonhunters Association (UKC) host the coon hunts on this page.
Look around Ten Mile, Parsons and Rutledge for most coon hunts. Most recent coon hunt: Franklin County CHA RQE #164 Nite Hunt and Bench Show (Jul 18, 2026).
Past Tennessee coon hunts and winners
| Date | Event | Where | Winner or result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | Franklin County CHA RQE #164 Nite Hunt and Bench Show | Estill Springs, Franklin County | The Wicked Byrd Man TW (Tony Smith) | Source |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Ten Mile HA RQE #192 Nite Hunt and Bench Show | Ten Mile, Meigs County | GRNITECH Maxed Out Dow Jones TW (Josh Jones, Jonathon Moses) | Source |
| Jun 27, 2026 | White County CHA RQE #159 Nite Hunt and Bench Show | Sparta, White County | Mason's Flatrock Jade TW (Ethan Quarles) | Source |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 2026 Ten Mile 300 Pro Slam (UKC Coonhound) | Ten Mile, Meigs County | GRNITECH(2) 'PR' World War Z (TW), owners Jonathon Moses, Joshua Sparks and Josh Jones, handler Jason Russell; $2,000 | Source |
| May 22, 2026 | 2026 Tennessee State Championship (UKC Coonhound) | Spencer, Van Buren County | CH GRNITECH 'PR' Rocky River Mafia Shack Two (TW), Winton Taylor Hillis | Source |
| May 21, 2026 | 2026 Tennessee State Pro Slam (UKC Coonhound) | Spencer, Van Buren County | 'PR' Wacked Out Braker One Nine (TW), owners Bobby Burden and Terry Yoder, handler Gavin Gull; $2,000 | Source |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 2026 St. Jude Benefit Hunt & Show (UKC Coonhound) | Parsons, Decatur County | NITECH 'PR' Woodstock TN June Bug (ENG), owner Gary Moore, handler Timmy Pratt; 425+ | Source |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 2026 American Plott Association Breed Days (UKC) | Greeneville, Greene County | NITECH 'PR' Cedar Ridge Roscoe (TW), handler Hunter Allen; 475+ | Source |
| Oct 11, 2025 | 2025 Tennessee State Youth Championship (UKC Coonhound) | Rogersville, Hawkins County | PR No Limit Stackem Up Jack (ENG), handler Cole Allen, owner Lewis Linkous; 225+ | Source |
| May 31, 2025 | 2025 Ten Mile 300 Pro Slam (UKC Coonhound) | Ten Mile, Meigs County | GRNITECH PR World War Z, owners Jonathon Moses, Joshua Sparks and Josh Jones, handler Jonathon Moses; $2,000 | Source |
| May 16, 2025 | 2025 Tennessee State Championship (UKC Coonhound) | Rutledge, Grainger County | NITECH PR Outlaw Dirty Bird (TW), Chase Wood and Hoop Franklin | Source |
| May 15, 2025 | 2025 Tennessee State Pro Slam (UKC Coonhound) | Rutledge, Grainger County | CH NITECH PR Wildcats KY 5 Star, owner Gussy Allen, handler Mel Reagan; $2,000 | Source |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 2024 St. Jude's World's Largest Benefit Hunt (UKC Coonhound) | Parsons, Decatur County | PR Plants Snoop (TW), owner/handler Robert Plant; 425+ Friday; 225+ Saturday | Source |
Winners exactly as published by the organizer or results service. Each row links to its source.
What it takes to win Tennessee coon hunts
Multiple coon hunt wins, as published.
| Winner | Wins listed | Events |
|---|---|---|
| World War Z | 2 | 2026 Ten Mile 300 Pro Slam (UKC Coonhound) (2026); 2025 Ten Mile 300 Pro Slam (UKC Coonhound) (2025) |
When Tennessee coon hunts are held
Months with the most listed coon hunts: October, May and August.
Based on 21 dated coon hunts, past and upcoming.
Where Tennessee coon hunts are held and who runs them
Click a county for land, seasons and processors near the coon hunts.
| Venue or grounds | Where | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Mile | Ten Mile, Meigs County | 3 |
| Parsons | Parsons, Decatur County | 2 |
| Rutledge | Rutledge, Grainger County | 2 |
| Spencer | Spencer, Van Buren County | 2 |
| Rogersville | Rogersville, Hawkins County | 1 |
| Greeneville | Greeneville, Greene County | 1 |
| Sparta | Sparta, White County | 1 |
| Estill Springs | Estill Springs, Franklin County | 1 |
| Organizer | Events listed |
|---|---|
| United Kennel Club | 9 |
| American Plott Association / United Kennel Club | 1 |
| White County Coonhunters Association (UKC) | 1 |
| Ten Mile Hunting Association (UKC) | 1 |
| Franklin County Coonhunters Association (UKC) | 1 |
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Questions about Tennessee coon hunts
How do I get into a coon hunt?
Click the coon hunt name for the organizer page with entry fees.
Do coon hunts require a license?
Competition nite hunts are usually run as no-kill events; any hunt where game is taken needs a Tennessee license.
How current is this list of coon hunts?
Every week. October 2026 is the latest check, and finished coon hunts without results come off.
How many coon hunts are tracked here?
13 coon hunts: 0 upcoming and 13 past results.
When is the next coon hunt in Tennessee?
No upcoming coon hunts are posted; past ones are above.
Who organizes Tennessee coon hunts?
United Kennel Club, American Plott Association / United Kennel Club, White County Coonhunters Association (UKC) and Ten Mile Hunting Association (UKC).
Which counties host coon hunts?
Meigs County, Decatur County, Grainger County and Van Buren County see the most coon hunts.
Which month is busiest for coon hunts?
October, by the count of dated coon hunts.
Who is the latest coon hunt winner?
The most recent listed winner is The Wicked Byrd Man at Franklin County CHA RQE #164 Nite Hunt and Bench Show.