National Cattlemen January 2026 | Page 8

CattleCon 2026 is in downtown Nashville, Feb. 3-5. The annual convention will include many activities both on and off site! Don’ t miss the NCBA Trade Show, industry business meetings, entertainment, and prominent speakers at the convention, but when you’ re in Nashville, it’ d be a shame not to explore everything the famous‘ Music City’ has to offer. Boot scootin’ boogie over to convention. ncba. org to see what’ s in store at CattleCon 2026 and register today. Turn Up the Volume It’ s Music City after all, so turn up the volume at these unique music locations. You’ ll already be visiting the well-known Ryman Auditorium during Cowboy’ s Night at the Opry on Thursday but indulge in music history at RCA Studio B, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Pack comfortable boots to walk through these museums and enjoy the live music Nashville has to offer.

Make your way down Broadway for live music in one of the many honky tonks or seek out the Bluebird Café and Listening Room Cafe for unique performances from the songwriters themselves. Food to Crush Cravings Nashville is home to all types of amazing cuisine, so eat like a local while you’ re here and stop by all the hometown favorites! Start your day with a relaxing breakfast and coffee at The Nashville Grange or grab something quickly at 8th and Roast. Nashville is known for the“ meat and three,” a Southern

cuisine staple, offering a comforting and hearty dining experience. Start by choosing your main dish like smoked brisket then complement your meal with three mouthwatering sides, like collard greens, macaroni and cheese, fried okra, cornbread or mashed potatoes. Yum!

For dinner, enjoy catching up on your favorite sports and great BBQ at Bringle’ s Smoking Oasis. Or enjoy a beautiful sunset while eating outside at Harth Restaurant and Bar. After dinner and CattleCon’ s evening receptions and entertainment, visit Lou / Na for creative cocktails and an upscale, calm atmosphere or make a stop by Honky Tonk Central for live music and dancing! Explore Nashville’ s History Reach your inner history buff as you explore Tennessee’ s past. History and education become intertwined in Nashville, at places like Travellers Rest Historic House Museum, Andrew Jackson’ s Hermitage and the Belmont Mansion. And for the automotive lovers in your group, stop by the Lane Motor Museum.

Family Fun

CattleCon is a place for the whole family, and so are these spots in Nashville. Explore the city by hopping on the Nashville City Tour— by Gray Line Tennessee to experience one of the city’ s best sightseeing tours. Bring the kids along to the Adventure Science Center to interact with innovative exhibits on biology, astronomy, physics, earth science, weather and more. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth at the Goo Goo Chocolate Co. Kids and parents alike will enjoy this treat, and it’ s the site of America’ s first combination candy bar.

We can’ t wait to see you in Nashville this February. With all CattleCon and Music City have to offer, you’ re bound to have a week packed full of fun, exploration, education, exquisite food and live music!

8 JANUARY 2026 www. NCBA. org