Days before much of America sits down for Thanksgiving dinner, Lebanon, Tennessee, will be bustling with something else to cheer about – top-tier competition and two big events featuring cheer teams of all ages and skill levels.

The 2025 ASC King of the Jungle Nashville Showdown, one of 13 events on the 2025-2026 All Star Challenge calendar, will be the final event of the busy weekend at the Farm Bureau Exposition Center.

The King of the Jungle Nashville Showdown on Nov. 23 will give the spotlight to All Star cheer teams, while the festivities kick off Nov. 21-22 with school and recreational cheer teams at the 2025 UCA Tennessee Extreme Regional.

Oh, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of all the action!

ASC brings together sports and theater, with competitors encouraged to put on a show – be creative and entertaining, while finding the perfect balance between the technical aspects of cheer and dance and a crowd-wowing presentation.

Enjoy complete coverage of the ASC King of the Jungle Nashville Showdown, as standout teams from Division I and Division II go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The Varsity Cheer League and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 23, 2025 
• Where: Farm Bureau Exposition Center in Lebanon, Tennessee
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 300 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Farm Bureau Exposition Center 

The Farm Bureau Exposition Center may be one of the newer venues on the cheer scene, but it quickly is becoming familiar territory for cheer and dance events each year.

The facility, which opened in 2016, is versatile and convenient, as it’s located about 25 miles from Nashville, but it’s far enough away to be a premier venue in a cozy, small-town environment.

The Farm Bureau Exposition Center was built with the hope of bringing a variety of events to the Nashville area each year – agricultural, entertainment, sports, meetings, festivals, weddings, commercial events and more – and that’s exactly what’s happening. 

Since the venue is about 20 minutes from Nashville International Airport, traveling in and out for events is convenient. 

The property features 79,000 square feet of meeting space, the newest technology and the ability to provide all of the amenities an event might require.

The Main Exhibit Hall is 45,000 square feet of flexible space, while the carpeted South Hall is 7,000 square feet for more intimate events. 

On-site complementary parking simplifies travel in and out even more. 

Venue details: Promotional Video/Virtual Tour | Parking Info & Event Calendar 

And while the top-notch Farm Bureau Exposition Center is important, it’s just a small part of the James E. Ward Agricultural Grounds, which is where the Wilson County Fair has been held since 1979. Since 2021, the area also has hosted the Tennessee State Fair.

The Wilson County Fairgrounds holds the Tennessee State Fair in conjunction with the Wilson County Fair each year in mid-August. The dates for 2026 will be Aug. 13-22.

Things To Do In Lebanon, Tennessee

If you didn’t already realize, while the event is called the ASC King of the Jungle Nashville Showdown, it’s neither in the jungle nor actually in Nashville. 

The official host city is Lebanon, Tennessee, which is minutes from downtown Nashville, but far enough away to feel like a completely different world. 

For those who follow current events, you would’ve seen that Cracker Barrel was in the news quite a bit in 2025. But did you know it originated in Lebanon in 1969, and the company’s headquarters still operates there?

Lebanon’s location in Middle Tennessee allows for visitors to enjoy a quaint, small-town experience and hospitality, with the majestic Tennessee landscapes as an unforgettable backdrop. 

At the same time, being so close to Nashville means easy access to the airport and all of the amazing things America’s Music City has to offer – a vibrant, eclectic and musical change of pace whenever needed. 

If planned correctly, athletes and guests in town for the 2025 ASC King of the Jungle Nashville Showdown can enjoy a little bit of each aspect of the area.

Click here to learn more about Lebanon, which also is a college town, home to Cumberland University.

When there is some time away from the competition stage, here’s a list things to do in Lebanon.

When it’s time to eat, there are some staples you’ll want to try while in Middle Tennessee – Nashville hot chicken, Memphis barbecue, Tennessee whiskey, fried catfish, stack cake, Moon Pie and sweet tea.

If you can find the time for a quick visit to Nashville, the area will offer countless entertainment venues, sporting events, museums, art, restaurants, music along the Honky Tonk Highway, the Music City Walk of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Need a car to get around Tennessee? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 ASC King Of The Jungle Nashville Showdown

The 2025 edition of ASC King of the Jungle Nashville Showdown will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

If you’re going to be in Nashville area and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

Missed the Action? Watch The Rebroadcast

The rebroadcast will stream on Varsity TV on a delay of 24 hours.

Relive The Action With Varsity TV 24/7 Network

Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a coach or an athlete, the Varsity TV 24/7 Network brings the action of the competitive cheer and dance season straight to you—anytime, anywhere. 

The always-live stream will feature all access content and video replays hand-picked by experts on the Varsity TV team. Tune in to Varsity TV 24/7 Network live starting on Nov. 1.

The 2025 ASC King Of The Jungle Nashville Showdown Results

Results for the 2025 ASC King of the Jungle Nashville Showdown can be found here.

The 2025 ASC King Of The Jungle Nashville Showdown Schedule

The schedule for 2025 ASC King of the Jungle Nashville Showdown can be found here.

Tentative block schedule

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 ASC King Of The Jungle Nashville Showdown

• 12 Wild Card Bids to The Summit
• 12 Wild Card Bids to The D2 Summit
• 6 Wild Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions qualify for The Regional Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• One Bronze Bid to The Quest 
• Top 3 teams in bid-eligible divisions qualify for The Quest
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals

The Varsity Cheer League

The Varsity Cheer League is the official ranking system for the sport of All Star cheerleading, changing the conversation from “Who won the weekend?” to “Who ranks at the top this season?”

Every team that competes at a Varsity All Star event this season will be included in the Varsity Cheer League.

Team rankings are determined by the point system displayed here. 

At each Varsity All Star event your team completes, your team will earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value. 

At the end of the season, your six best Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank.

In total, 92 winners will be recognized from first to third place across each region.

One champion will be crowned in each of the five regions across the six eligible divisions and two League 6 conferences. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The Varsity Cheer League

300 Points Up For Grabs At The 2025 ASC King Of The Jungle Nashville Showdown

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 23 to watch all the action live from the 2025 ASC King Of The Jungle Nashville Showdown in Lebanon, Tennessee!

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