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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
18 coon hunts are listed for Tennessee: 5 upcoming and 13 past results. They are run by United Kennel Club, White County Coonhunters Association (UKC) and American Plott Association / United Kennel Club.
Most are held around Ten Mile, Parsons and Rutledge. The next one is Chestnut Hill Coon Club Bench Show and Nite Hunt, Oct 9 to Oct 10, 2026.
Tennessee coon hunts near you
The six closest upcoming dates, with miles on every card.
Distances are straight-line miles to the event town.
Upcoming Tennessee coon hunts
| Date | Event | Organizer | Where | Entry or ticket | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 to Oct 10, 2026 | Chestnut Hill Coon Club Bench Show and Nite Hunt | Chestnut Hill Coon Club (UKC) | Dandridge, Jefferson County | Enter | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | H & M Coonhunters Association Nite Hunt | H & M Coonhunters Association (UKC) | Adamsville, McNairy County | Event details | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Lauderdale County Coon Hunters Association Bench Show and Nite Hunt | Lauderdale County Coon Hunters Association (UKC) | Ripley, Lauderdale County | Event details | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | McMinn County Coonhunters Association Bench Show and Nite Hunt | McMinn County Coonhunters Association (UKC) | Riceville, McMinn County | Event details | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | White County Coonhunters Association Bench Show and Nite Hunt | White County Coonhunters Association (UKC) | Sparta, White County | Event details |
Dates from each organizer’s published schedule, retrieved October 2026. Confirm with the organizer before you go. Sign up buttons go to the organizer’s own page.
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
Winners with more than one listed Tennessee title.
| 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.
Counts every dated event found for this type, past and upcoming.
Where Tennessee coon hunts are held and who runs them
Each county links to its page with public land, seasons and services nearby.
| 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 |
| Sparta | Sparta, White County | 2 |
| Rogersville | Rogersville, Hawkins County | 1 |
| Greeneville | Greeneville, Greene County | 1 |
| Estill Springs | Estill Springs, Franklin County | 1 |
| Dandridge | Dandridge, Jefferson County | 1 |
| Adamsville | Adamsville, McNairy County | 1 |
| Ripley | Ripley, Lauderdale County | 1 |
| Riceville | Riceville, McMinn County | 1 |
| Organizer | Events listed |
|---|---|
| United Kennel Club | 9 |
| White County Coonhunters Association (UKC) | 2 |
| American Plott Association / United Kennel Club | 1 |
| Ten Mile Hunting Association (UKC) | 1 |
| Franklin County Coonhunters Association (UKC) | 1 |
| Chestnut Hill Coon Club (UKC) | 1 |
| H & M Coonhunters Association (UKC) | 1 |
| Lauderdale County Coon Hunters Association (UKC) | 1 |
| McMinn County Coonhunters Association (UKC) | 1 |
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Know an event that is not listed?
Send it here with a link to the organizer’s event page, flyer or sign-up page. Weekly and monthly events only need to go in once. If that page shows the event name and the date (or the day of the week), it goes on this page right away. If not, we check it by hand within a week.
Questions about Tennessee coon hunts
How many coon hunts are listed in Tennessee?
18 coon hunts: 5 upcoming and 13 past results.
When is the next coon hunt in Tennessee?
Chestnut Hill Coon Club Bench Show and Nite Hunt, Oct 9 to Oct 10, 2026, Dandridge, Jefferson County.
Who runs coon hunts in Tennessee?
United Kennel Club, White County Coonhunters Association (UKC), American Plott Association / United Kennel Club and Ten Mile Hunting Association (UKC).
Where are Tennessee coon hunts held?
Meigs County, Decatur County, Grainger County and Van Buren County host the most.
What month has the most coon hunts?
October, counting every dated event listed.
Who has won Tennessee coon hunts?
The most recent listed winner is The Wicked Byrd Man at Franklin County CHA RQE #164 Nite Hunt and Bench Show.
How do I enter a Tennessee coon hunt?
Each event name links to the organizer page, which has entry fees, tickets and deadlines.
Do I need a Tennessee hunting license?
Only for events where you hunt. Youth hunts need the young hunter licensed or exempt and an adult present; banquets, expos, classes and most contests need no license.
How current is this list of coon hunts?
Checked October 2026 and updated weekly. Past events without a published result drop off.