Tennessee Sporting Clays Association

10/09/2026

New Information on the 2026 TAKO Shoot!

Email from TN Sporting Clays Association Register on ScoreChaser! HOT OFF THE PRESS New Information on the 2026 TAKO Shoot at Bright Star Sporting Clays (AL) Saturday, November 14, 2026 Make sure to p

10/09/2026

TENNESSEE vs. ALABAMA — THE FIGHT IS ON!

THE TENNESSEE/ALABAMA KNOCKOUT SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT — TAKO 2026

Two states.
One ring.
One goal — KNOCKOUT THE COMPETITION!

On November 14th, Bright Star Sporting Clays LLC. becomes the battleground as the top 3 shooters in every class from Tennessee and Alabama’s points races face off against each other in CLASS “SUPER SQUADS.”

$600 TO EACH WINNING STATE’S CLASS “SUPER SQUAD”

And you don't have to be a points-race shooter to get in the ring!

THIS SHOOT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!

Come shoot 200 targets on TWO COURSES, compete for your class, and enjoy a great day of sporting clays.

📅 NOVEMBER 14, 2026
🥊 9:00 AM START
🔄 12:30 PM AFTERNOON ROTATION
🍽️ LUNCH PROVIDED

💰 $25 BACK TO CLASS
💵 $20 OPTIONS — CASH ONLY
💵 $1,000 “LEFTOVER LEWIS” CLASS “Shooters who participate in the TAKO event and have not already received a payout through the regular BTC or Super Squad payouts will be entered into a Lewis Class-style drawing for $1,000. This new payout structure is designed to spread the prize money among more participants, creating additional winners and giving more shooters an opportunity to take home cash at the TAKO event!”
(Number of classes to be determined)

📍 BRIGHT STAR SPORTING CLAYS
1317 Bright Star Rd.
Horton, AL 35980

🏨 COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Here are some recommended places to stay near Bright Star:

🥊 Lake Guntersville State Park (Incredible Scenery) Alabama State Parks Division
📍 Guntersville
🏕️ Lodge rooms, cabins, chalets & camping
💰 Lodge/chalet rates vary by accommodation and availability.
🚗 Roughly 25–30 miles from Bright Star

⭐ Lake Guntersville State Park is also a proud Alabama Sporting Clays Trail sponsor!

🥊 Hampton Inn Guntersville
📍 Guntersville
💰 Approximately $100–$140/night
🚗 Roughly 20 miles from Bright Star

🌊 Lakefront location with walking distance dining

🥊 Wyndham Garden Lake Guntersville
📍 Guntersville
💰 Approximately $90–$120/night
🚗 Roughly 19 miles from Bright Star
🌊 Lakefront location with on-site dining.

🥊 Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Albertville
📍 Albertville
💰 Approximately $150–$180/night
🚗 Roughly 25 miles from Bright Star
🍳 Complimentary breakfast.

Hotel prices are approximate and can vary based on availability, room type, taxes and event-weekend demand. Book early!

🥊 TENNESSEE vs. ALABAMA
Tennessee Sporting Clays Association
Who’s going to take the belt? 🏆

Come shoot. Come compete. Represent your state.

🇺🇸 TAKO 2026 — LET THE KNOCKOUT BEGIN! 🇺🇸

10/03/2026

October Registered Shoots in Tennessee

Pine Ridge Farm
Score Chaser
Crossville Shooting Sports Park
National Sporting Clays Association
The Clays at Lone Oaks Farm
Memphis Sport Shooting Assoc.
Montgomery County Shooting Complex

09/30/2026

October Newsletter and list of registered shoots in Tennessee!

Email from TN Sporting Clays Association Registered Shoots in Tennessee TSCA Newsletter October 2026 TSCA Committees Below is the list of committee members with their contact information. Please feel

09/28/2026

Smashing Pumpkins after Dark National Sporting Clays Association Registered Shoot, Oct 16-17. Lodging available both nights through Score Chaser ~~~>> https://app.scorechaser.com/tournament-0GV1uLDRcQK1T8

Pine Ridge Farm
855 Hayes Ridge Rd
Indian Mound, TN 37079
pineridgefarmtn.com

Tennessee Sporting Clays Association

09/25/2026

Our Youth Shooters in Tennessee, please take a moment and check out the new SCTP organization for Tennessee backed by the National SCTP!

If you want to know who we are and what we’re all about, please join us on Tuesday, Sept 29th at 6:30pm (CT) for our Coaches & Parents Online Meeting.

We’ll also have a Big & Exciting Announcement for the 2027 Season!!!

Send an email to [email protected] to request an invite today.

09/24/2026

TN SHOOTERS — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

As we begin planning for the 2027 Tennessee Sporting Clays Association State Championship at Pine Ridge Farm, we want to hear what matters most to YOU.

What is the ONE thing that makes a State Championship memorable?

🎯 Great targets?
💰 Big payouts?
🍽️ Food and hospitality?
🛍️ Vendors?
🔥 Side games?
🤝 The atmosphere and people?

Or is it something we haven't mentioned?

Drop your answer in the comments. Whether you've shot State for years or you're thinking about making 2027 your first one, we want to hear from you.

We're already working behind the scenes to make next year's championship an experience worth putting on the calendar.

📅 September 16-19, 2027

📍 Pine Ridge Farm | Indian Mound, TN (right outside of Clarksville)

Like, Share, and Post your answer in the comments to be entered into win some PRF swag!

Drawing will take place and be announced on October 1, 2026.

09/22/2026

We have wrapped up our 2026 TN State Championships at Crossville Shooting Sports Park!

Huge Congrats to our In-State Champion with a 193/200, Bill McGuire and our Out-Of-State Champion with a 189/200, Owen Haas. Big congrats to all our winners this week, check out the full list of scores and final standings on Score Chaser.

The following trophies were still at Crossville Shooting Sports Park at the end of Sunday’s Awards Ceremony. Please make arrangements with the club to pick them up:

- Prelim A2: Drew Finkelstein
- Main M1*: Chad Cockrell
- Main M2*: Daniel Tate
- Main M3*: Jay Moore
- Main A1: Gabby Worthen
- Main A3: Michael Williams
- Main C3: George Yago
- Main D1: Larry Evans
- Main D2: Ross Brody
- Main Lady2: Ashleigh Alexander
- Main Vet1: Bill McGuire
- Main SV2: Kenny Foster
- Main SSV2: Gerald Hendrickson
- Main Legacy1: Virgil Manning
- Main Legacy2: Norman Matusewicz
- 410 HOA: Jonathan Land
- 5Stand M1: Kevin Griffin

*Trophy adjusted due to I/S & O/S HOA & RU

Save the date: 2027 TN State will be at Pine Ridge Farm Sept 16th thru 19th, 2027. We look forward to seeing everyone there next year!

National Sporting Clays Association

09/21/2026

Pics form the final day including trophy presentation from our 2026 TN State Championships at Crossville Shooting Sports Park

From our friends at S24 Photography

Thank you to all the shooters who attended!

09/20/2026

2026 TN State Championships

Congratulations to all our Class Clash For Cash Shoot-Off Winners:

D Class - Virgil Manning
C Class - Johnny Cox
B Class - Larry Taylor
A Class - Ron McCarty
AA Class - Dan Brinkman
Master Class - Cody Stanford

A big thank you to those who were pre-registered by 8/27 in order to be in the drawing.

Photo Cred: S24 Photography

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