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- Wednesday, October 21Regular Wednesday saleRegular sale dayWeekly sale day from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Market Contact Information
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Cattle prices
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Report date Sep 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, East Tennessee Livestock Center - Sweetwater, TN (AMS_2067)
Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold 4.00 to 5.00 lower with no comparisons available for slaughter bulls or feeder classes due to limited comparable receipts.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 2,160 | 2,160 | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 925–1,410 | 1,186 | 10 | $134.00–154.00 | $143.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 930–1,410 | 1,189 | 4 | $157.00–160.00 | $158.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,780 | 1,380 | 11 | $134.00–153.00 | $142.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,445–1,830 | 1,638 | 2 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 820–1,110 | 980 | 4 | $120.00–129.00 | $125.47 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 308 | 4 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $345.00–360.00 | $355.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 507 | 3 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $327.50–343.00 | $337.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $308.00–310.00 | $308.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 4 | $299.00–310.00 | $302.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 792 | 3 | $291.00 | $291.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $410.00–440.00 | $424.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $385.00–390.00 | $388.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $360.00–415.00 | $386.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $350.00–357.50 | $353.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 3 | $325.00–342.50 | $334.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 735 | 3 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $370.00–410.00 | $390.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $339.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $317.50–325.00 | $321.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 582 | 4 | $317.50–329.00 | $324.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 802 | 3 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 893 | 2 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Cattle prices
Video/Board Sale, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Report date Sep 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, East Tennessee Livestock Center Video/Board Sale - Sweetwater, TN (AMS_2228)
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 843 | 61 | $334.75 | $334.75 |
Cattle prices
Graded Feeder Cattle Sale, Friday, September 18, 2026
Report date Sep 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, East Tennessee Livestock Center Graded Feeder Cattle Sale - Sweetwater, TN (AMS_2073)
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 3 | $410.00–425.00 | $419.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 393 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 579 | 5 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 3 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 468 | 7 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 563 | 29 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 653 | 39 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 747 | 10 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 386 | 7 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 505 | 10 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $385.00–420.00 | $408.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 450–500 | 483 | 6 | $359.00 | $359.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 500–550 | 543 | 25 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 600–650 | 624 | 4 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 387 | 3 | $437.50 | $437.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 11 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 8 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 644 | 3 | $320.00–331.00 | $323.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 667 | 9 | $320.00–331.00 | $329.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 746 | 5 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 844 | 4 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 2 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 465 | 11 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 563 | 31 | $370.00–381.00 | $380.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 648 | 44 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 727 | 90 | $319.00–330.00 | $327.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 855 | 76 | $304.00–325.25 | $320.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,015 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 457 | 11 | $441.00 | $441.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 563 | 22 | $386.00 | $386.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 6 | $390.00–420.00 | $394.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 466 | 14 | $390.00–392.50 | $390.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 15 | $339.00–381.00 | $344.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 3 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 350–400 | 392 | 3 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 550–600 | 556 | 7 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 600–650 | 636 | 20 | $318.00–344.00 | $342.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
Cattle prices
Graded Holstein Steer Sale, Friday, September 11, 2026
Report date Sep 11, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 11, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, East Tennessee Livestock Center Graded Holstein Steer Sale - Sweetwater, TN (AMS_2072)
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USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 200–250 | 245 | 3 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Large · 3 | 300–350 | 323 | 6 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Large · 3 | 350–400 | 374 | 8 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
| Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Large · 3 | 450–500 | 482 | 11 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Large · 3 | 500–550 | 532 | 14 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Large · 3 | 550–600 | 581 | 21 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Large · 3 | 600–650 | 646 | 31 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Large · 3 | 700–750 | 743 | 15 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Large · 3 | 750–800 | 798 | 2 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Large · 3 | 850–900 | 860 | 8 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Large · 3 | 950–1,000 | 973 | 9 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Large · 3 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,063 | 10 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Large · 3 | 1,200–1,250 | 1,201 | 17 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Large · 3-4 | 250–300 | 290 | 7 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Large · 4 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Large · 4 | 400–450 | 414 | 4 | $275.00–295.00 | $284.98 |
| Large · 4 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Large · 4 | 550–600 | 584 | 9 | $285.00–295.00 | $293.87 |
| Large · 4 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Large · 4 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,075 | 1 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Beef/Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 4 | 450–500 | 463 | 4 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Large · 4 | 550–600 | 558 | 3 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Large · 4 | 600–650 | 628 | 4 | $293.00 | $293.00 |
History
East Tennessee Livestock Center price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 650–700 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 550–600 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 450–500 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $315.00 | $353.69 | $339.63 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $305.00 | $360.00 | $357.64 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $312.00 | $333.33 | $327.44 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $291.24 | $330.00 | not reported |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Cattle sale | 137 | 42 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Video/Board Sale | 61 | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Cattle sale | 269 | 52 |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 629 | 55 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 164 | 32 |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Graded Holstein Steer Sale | 240 | 24 |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Cattle sale | 97 | 33 |
The barn
About East Tennessee Livestock Center
- Listed as
- East TN Livestock Center Inc.
- Sale day
- Wednesday
- Phone
- (423) 337-6186
- Address
- 2121 Hwy 11 N., Sweetwater, TN 37874
- Directions
- Directions
From Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Market Contact Information, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Questions
Questions about East Tennessee Livestock Center
When is the next sale at East Tennessee Livestock Center?
Wednesday, October 7: Regular Wednesday sale. The barn sells on Wednesdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule; the barn's phone is (423) 337-6186.
Where is East Tennessee Livestock Center?
2121 Hwy 11 N., Sweetwater, TN 37874. Get directions.
What sold at East Tennessee Livestock Center most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Wednesday, September 30 sale with 137 head: slaughter bulls, slaughter cows, feeder bulls, feeder steers, feeder heifers, cow-calf pairs and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the East Tennessee Livestock Center prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report East Tennessee Livestock Center - Sweetwater, TN (AMS_2067). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What is the phone number for East Tennessee Livestock Center?
(423) 337-6186, from the Tennessee market list.
What other livestock sales are near Sweetwater?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Athens Regional Stockyard (Athens, TN, Tue Oct 13), Morris Brothers Stockyard (Pikeville, TN, Mon Oct 12), Crossville Stockyard (Crossville, TN, Sat Oct 10) and Knoxville Livestock Center (Knoxville, TN, Tue Oct 13). Distances are straight-line from Sweetwater.
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