The 36th annual Irwin Food City Bass Tournament is Saturday, April 26, at Tellico Canal Ramp, Lenoir City, with $10,000 first place guaranteed. The event is a major fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley. Named sponsors are Food City and Knoxville Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin. Register here: Online registration ends Thursday, April 24, at 5 p.m. EST. Day of registration begins on Saturday, April 26, 4:30 a.m.
Cost: $225 per boat. $15 late fee per boat for entry received after 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Blast off times:
- First flight: Dawn to 3 p.m.
- Second flight: 6:45 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
- Third flight: 7 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Blast-off time preference is on a first-come, first-serve basis. While we will do our best to accommodate your preference, we cannot guarantee your flight. Locking through to Watts Bar is NOT allowed. Thanks for your understanding and good luck in this year’s tournament.
Betsi James is special events manager for Food City’s Knoxville and Chattanooga divisions.
