NATIONAL BARBECUE & GRILLING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

Name: NATIONAL BARBECUE & GRILLING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Start: 2026-03-25T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-28T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Travellers Rest Historic House Museum

Schedule

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Travellers Rest Historic House Museum | Nashville, TN

Tuffy Stone to Speak at the 2026 NBBQA 35th Anniversary Conference
The National Barbecue & Grilling Association is proud to announce that Tuffy Stone, World Champion Pitmaster and one of the most respected names in barbecue, will be speaking at the 2026 NBBQA 35th Anniversary Conference — Now That’s Smokin’ — March 25–28, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Known as “The Professor” for his disciplined, detail-driven approach to competition barbecue, Tuffy Stone has earned multiple World Championships and national titles while building a brand recognized across television, restaurants, and competitive circuits.
But what sets Tuffy apart isn’t just trophies — it’s systems, leadership, and business acumen.
At this milestone 35th Anniversary event, Tuffy will share insights on:
� The mindset of a champion
� Precision and process in competition cooking
� Building a sustainable barbecue brand
� Transitioning from competition to business success
� Leadership in high-performance environments
For 35 years, NBBQA has brought together the leaders of the barbecue industry. In 2026, we celebrate that legacy in Nashville — and Tuffy Stone is part of that story.
If you are serious about barbecue — whether you compete, own a restaurant, manufacture products, or aspire to grow in this industry — this is a session you will not want to miss.
� Nashville, Tennessee
� March 25–28, 2026
� Registration now open at NBBQA.org
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