Station Camp Marching Invitational
2026-09-19 | Station Camp High School, 1040 Bison Trail, Gallatin, TN, 37076, United States
13th Annual
TBA Sanctioned event
In-person critique
Judges:

Music Ensemble: John Easley
Music Effect: Trevor Rundell
Visual Ensemble: Bill Castillo
Visual Effect: Lee Gibson
Color Guard: Matt Bearden
Percussion: Jimmy Haskell
Overall Commentary: Nate Hughes
Chief Judge: Jim Reed

Eagle Invitational - Northeast HS
2026-09-19 | Northeast High School, 3701 Trenton Road, Clarksville, TN, 37040, United States
Single performance contest
Judges:

Music Ensemble: Dr. Barry Kraus
Music Effect: Rick Murphy
Visual Ensemble: Robbin Johnston
Visual Effect: Blaine Bomar
Percussion: Chris Lowry
Color Guard: Amanda Jones

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/9Qwop9ijFBnNbewX6

Clinch River Classic
2026-09-19 | Clinton High School, 120 Gilliam St., Clintin, TN, 37716, United States
The Clinch River Classic uses outstanding adjudicators and Tennessee Bandmasters Association (TBA) scoring sheets (https://tennesseebandmasters.org/marching-band/).
The CRC features six classifications to ensure fair competition and even awards distribution. Four band judges will evaluate in areas of music ensemble, music effect, visual ensemble, and visual effect. Caption judges will be in the areas of color guard, drum major, and percussion.
Parking at CRC is free. There will be signs and volunteers to let you know where to park. ​​
Food trucks and a concession stand will provide a wide variety of foods and drinks available throughout the day. The concession stand will take cash and card. ​
Registration Deadline: August 31st 2026 or until full
Registration Fee: $100 (make checks payable to Clinton Band Foundation)​​​
CRC Admission:
Admission: $10.00
5 & under: Free​
Awards:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Bands in each class
1st and 2nd place Percussion in each class
1st and 2nd place Color Guard in each class
1st and 2nd place Drum Major in each class
Overall Percussion, Guard, Drum Major, and Band for 1A-3A
Overall Percussion, Guard, Drum Major, and Band for 4A-6A
​***All bands will be acknowledged for their performance during the awards ceremony***
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Registration Link: https://forms.gle/z2QUMxjWj5Yuvxvk8

Hornet Invitational
2026-09-19 | South Gibson County High School, 1000 Hornet Dr, Medina, TN, 38355, United States
12th Annual
One performance
Central States Judges

Smokey Bear Classic
2026-09-19 | Sevier County High School, 1200 Dolly Parton Pkwy, Sevierville, TN, 37862, United States

Columbia Invitational Marching Competition
2026-09-26 | Columbia Central High School, 921 Lion Parkway, Columbia, TN, 38401, United States
50th Annual
Panel Includes:
Music Ensemble- Craig Cornish
Music Effect- Jo Ann Hood
Visual Ensemble- Monty Galloway
Visua Effect- John Hoekstra
Guard- Mary Laman
Percussion- TBA
New turf field

Bethel University Marching Invitational
2026-09-26 | Bethel University Renaissance Regimnet, 150 Wildcat Lane, McKenzie, TN, 38201, United States
One show – no finals
Mid-morning to mid-afternoon
Limit of 3 bands per class

Stones River Championship - Siegel
2026-09-26 | Siegel High School, 3300 Siegel Road, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, United States
10th Annual
Judges:

Music Ensemble: Jerrell Horton
Music Effect: James Thompson
Music Individual: John Easley
Visual Ensemble: Ralph Stewart
Visual Effect: Jordan Lalama
Visual Individual: Nicole Davis
Guard: Cody Thompson
Percussion: Bryan Braue

West Creek Coyote Classic
2026-09-26 | West Creek High School, 1210 W Creek Coyote Trail, Clarksville, TN, 37042, United States
2nd Annual
One run – late afternoon/early evening
Limit to 12 bands
Judges:

Music Ensemble – David Hazlett
Music Effect – Scott Steward
Visual Ensemble – James Millis
Visual Effect – Cayce Long
Percussion – Adrian Baker
Color Guard – Cassie Bratcher

Wolf Pack Classic - Liberty Creek
2026-09-26 | Liberty Creek High School, 100 Wolfpack Way, Gallatin, TN, 37066, United States
3rd Annual
Judges:

Music: Alex Sears
Music: Daniel Scott
Visual: Taylor Winkler
Visual: David Smelser
Percussion: Kevin Jankowski
Color Guard: Lindsey Vawter
Contest Coordinator: Jim Reed

Union City Invitational
2026-09-26 | Union City High School, 1305 High School Drive, Union City, TN, 38261, United States
Judges:
Music: David Aydelott, Tom Case, Benjamin Easley
Visual & Color Guard: Blaine Bomar, Dean DeKemper, Brent Burris, Taylor Rock
Percussion: Russell Wharton
Prelims/Finals
https://www.unioncitybands.com/uci
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezSAS69o7yu0Pk-wNS0N6mRg4Swl0oRniLMovE-GGYR3-pNg/viewform?usp=send_form

Memphis Marching Clinic
2026-09-26 | Collierville High School, 11605 E Shelby Dr, Collierville, TN, 38017, United States
This new event is a non-competitive clinic sponsored by Music For All and held at Collierville HS on September 26. It will include:
Arlington HS
Bartlett HS
Collierville HS
Houston HS
Lakeland Prepatory School
and Munford HS

Karns Marching Invitational
2026-09-26 | Karns High School, 2710 Byington Solway Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37931, United States
The Karns Marching Invitational (KMI) utilizes outstanding adjudicators and official Tennessee Bandmasters Association (TBA) scoring sheets (https://tennesseebandmasters.org/marching-band/) to ensure a consistent and high-quality evaluation experience. The event features six classifications, promoting fair competition and balanced awards distribution.
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Bands are evaluated by four judges in the areas of Music Ensemble, Music Effect, Visual Ensemble, and Visual Effect. In addition, caption judges will evaluate Color Guard, Majorettes, and Percussion.
We are excited to announce that KMI will use CompetitionSuite, providing directors with convenient and timely access to score sheets and recorded adjudication comments.
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Parking for KMI is free. Spectators should use the back entrance of the school to access the designated spectator lot, while the main entrance is reserved for buses and equipment trailers. Clear signage and event volunteers will be available to assist with traffic flow and parking.
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Admission: $10.00 (includes re-entry with a wristband)
Children ages 4 and under: Free
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Our concession stand will offer a wide variety of food and beverages throughout the day, and both cash and card payments are accepted. For more info including classification sizes, please visit Karnsband.com

Judges:

Music Performance: Jeremy Lumpkin
Music Effect: Garrett Coscoluella
Visual Performance: Rob Arnold
Visual Effect: Chad Reynolds
Percussion: TBD
Color Guard: TBD

22nd Annual Yellow Jacket Invitational
2026-09-26 | Trousdale County High School, 105 College Street, Hartsville, TN, 37074, United States
Please register at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSrd1UpqW9glk8SMXz3NDk-Qq2liojwHlASITgaimnYg42YQ/viewform

Bands of America - Chattanooga Regional
2026-10-03 | UT Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Finley Stadium at UTC

Indian Nation Invitational
2026-10-03 | Montgomery Central High School, 3955 TN-13, Cunningham, TN, 37052, United States
Montgomery Central High School in Cunningham, TN (part of the Clarksville Montgomery County School System) is hosting our annual Indian Nation Invitational on October 3rd, 2026. We would love to host you at our contest! Please fill out the registration form by May 29th, 2026. Thank you!
Judges:

Music Effect: J. Jeff Beckman
Music Ensemble: Dr. Barry Kraus
Visual Effect: Cayce Long
Visual Ensemble: James Millis
Percussion : Chris Deberry
Color Guard: Cassie Bratcher

Bandapalooza
2026-10-03 | Edgar Johnson Stadium, 604 S Broadway St, Portland, TN, 37148, United States
2026 Theme: College Gameday
Band – Kip Crowder
Band – John Murrey
Band – TBD
Guard – TBD
Percussion – TBD

Patriot Classic
2026-10-03 | Jefferson County High School, 115 W. Dumplin Valley Rd., Dandridge, TN, 37725, United States
Music Effect – Phillip Riggs
Music Ensemble – Ron Rogers
Visual Effect – Caleb Rowland
Visual Ensemble – TBD
Percussion – Susannah Clabough
Drum Major – Megan Newton
Color Guard – Ashley Wagner

Gibson County Marching Invitational
2026-10-17 | Gibson County High School, 130 Trenton Hwy, Dyer, TN, 38330, United States
40th Annual
Prelims/Finals
Performance order based on time/date of registration

Stones River Classic - Riverdale
2026-10-17 | Riverdale High School, 802 Warrior Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37128, United States
24th Annual
Judges:

John Easley
Bill Allred
Jereme Frey
Russell Wharton
Christopher Lester
Amanda Jones

Blue Devil Invitational - Lebanon
2026-10-17 | Lebanon High School, 500 Blue Devil Blvd, Lebanon, TN, 37087, United States
41st Annual
Performance order for each class will be determined by the date this registration is turned in and payment is received. Division and Class are determined by total number of winds and percussion. Each division (large and small) is made up of 2-3 classes (2-6 bands per class). 30 bands max.

TBA Sheets / TBA Sanctioned contest

**Prelims and Finals Format (pending final registration numbers)
– Prelims will stay in the reverse-order format that this contest has held for 40 years. (Small classes last). Performance order within each class is determined by the order that registration and payment is received.
– Finals performance order will be determined by a drawing of the finalist bands, regardless of band classification.
Judging Panel

Visual: Myra Rhoden
Visual: TBD
Music: TBD
Music: John David Hazlett
Percussion: Chris Lowry
Color Guard: Alicia Sharp

Volunteer Classic - Heritage HS
2026-10-17 | Heritage High School, 3741 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, 37804, United States

Bands of America - East Tennessee Regional
2026-10-17 | ETSU, Johnson City, TN, United States
[TENTATIVE]
Ballad Health Athletic Center – ETSU

Mid-South Marching Invitational
2026-10-17 | Austin Peay State University, 681 Summer St, Clarksville, TN, 37040, United States
Austin Peay

Crockett County Marching Invitational
2026-10-24 | Crockett County High School, 402 TN-88, Alamo, TN, 38001, United States
Registration has opened for the 2nd annual Crockett County Marching Invitational. This is a prelims/finals event for bands of all sizes. We are hosting up to 20 bands this year in prelims, with the top 12 going to finals. Our stadium has been completely renovated, with a new press box that is quite high, and a turf field. This will be a great late season show to get feedback to prepare for the end of your season.
We would love to host your group at our contest!
This link gets you to the registration form: https://forms.gle/gaLrpevKr9MRtPHq5

Alcoa Marching Band Competition
2026-10-24 | Alcoa High School, 1205 Lodge St, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
51st Annual
Turf field
New classification system
Registration due by 9/25/26
Judges:

Music Ensemble – Benjamin Easley
Music Effect – Hal Murphy
Visual Ensemble – Ashby Goldstein
Visual Effect – Carrie Smith
Percussion – Jacob Alegria
Color Guard – TBD
Drum Major – TBD

Tennessee River Marching Invitational
2026-10-24 | Camden Central High School, 115 Schools Dr., Camden, TN, 38320, United States
1st Annual!
New turf field

Trojan Marching Invitational
2026-10-24 | Soddy-Daisy High School, 618 Sequoyah Rd., Soddy-Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Welcome to the Trojan Marching Invitational Information Page. We are excited to provide the opportunity for a marching contest in the Chattanooga area at the end of marching/contest season. The Trojan Marching Invitational will be organized and hosted by the Soddy Daisy HS Band Booster Organization. It will be held at Robert Talaska Field, in the stadium on the campus of Soddy-Daisy HS. The field is always maintained and groomed to perfection, and the stadium is a great venue for being able to watch marching bands!
Captions/judges in the following categories:
Please click on each of the judges to view their full Bios.
Music Effect – Randall Coleman
Music Ensemble – Blair Calloway
Visual Ensemble – Caleb Rowland
Visual Effect – Chad Guess
Color Guard/Auxiliary – Amy Stewart
Percussion – Ethan McDaniel
Judges will use the Tennessee Bandmasters Association Judging Sheets
There will be 1 judge per caption. This contest will not score Drum Majors/Field Commanders.
Classification will be based on TOTAL members in band (winds, percussion, & auxiliary)
Group A – 1-35
Group AA – 36-60
Group AAA – 61-95
Group AAAA – 96-135
Group AAAAA – 136 and up
Awards will be given in the following categories:
Awards in each division (A, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA) (1st place, 2nd place)
Small Division Champion (A, AA, AAA)
Large Division Champion (AAAA, AAAAA)
Grand Champion overall: Class A through AAAAA
Award for first place guard and percussion in each class
Entry fee is $100 per band. (Checks made payable to SDHS Band Boosters)
Deadline for Registration is SEPTEMBER 25th, 2026
Individual and group photography, concessions, merchandise, and much more will be available at the competition.

Bands of America - Memphis Regional
2026-10-24 | University of Memphis, 355 S Hollywood St, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Simmons Bank Liberty Stdaium – Univ. of Memphis

Contest of Champions - MTSU
2026-10-24 | Middle Tennessee State University, 1327 Faulkinberry Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
