The Back the Blue Fitness Expo is coming back to Kingsport on Feb. 21, 2026! See live powerlifting, strongman and jiu jitsu competitions, explore a variety of fitness-related vendors, and support local law enforcement.
Spectator tickets will be available at the door.
Competition information:
- Powerlifting
Southern Powerlifting Federation will be hosting the Southern Strength Classic. Lifting will begin at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Andy Terry at 423-863-0445 or steven1terry@gmail.com, or click the link below.
https://www.southernpowerlifting.com/.../southern.../
- Strongman
Iron Mayhem Strength & Conditioning is excited to host the Static Monsters Worldwide 2026 competition at the expo. Static Monsters is an international competition where athletes of all levels compete against athletes of the same level all over the world simultaneously. All events in this show will be eligible for state records. This event is a qualifier for both USS nationals and Static Monsters Worlds 2026. Lifting will begin at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Claude Mumpower at 423-502-1745 or ironmayhemgym@gmail.com, or click the link below.
https://ironpodium.com/.../static-monsters-worldwide-2026...
- Jiu jitsu
Strongpoint Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will host a no-gi, submission-only grappling tournament. The tournament is open to all skill levels. Weigh-ins will begin at 8 a.m. For more information, click the link below.
A portion of the proceeds will go to local law enforcement.