For Tennessee tagging and check-in requirements, see TWRA’s Tag Before You Drag instructions and our harvest check-in guide. State requirements are separate from the shop’s intake policies.
Do I need to call first?
Call (615) 604-3887 every time before bringing a deer, in every season. Phone: (615) 604-3887.
Does it have to be field-dressed?
You may bring your deer field-dressed or not field-dressed. If it is not field-dressed, an additional $45.00 fee applies. Call every time before bringing a deer and avoid unnecessary delays getting your deer to the shop.
Will I get my own deer back?
You get your own deer back, not someone else’s.
Do I skin it?
Tell them what shape it is in when you call. Call (615) 604-3887 to confirm.
What do I bring?
TWRA requires the harvest confirmation number to accompany a deer taken to a meat processor. Ask the shop how to present it and whether it needs any additional paperwork. Call (615) 604-3887 to confirm.
Where do I pull in?
Confirm with the shop when you call. The address is 496 Chipman Road, Bethpage.
What if it is gut-shot, stiff, or frozen?
Call before you drive and describe its condition. Call (615) 604-3887 to confirm.
Can I drop it off after hours?
Call (615) 604-3887 to confirm.
What about out-of-state deer?
Call (615) 604-3887 to confirm.
How will I know it is ready?
Call (615) 604-3887 to confirm.
More answers on the FAQ page. Going to donate? See Hunters for the Hungry. For how the work gets done, read deer processing.