Bryan did not start out looking to farm.  He had always been part of the family farm which consisted of a few chickens and a couple cows.  After graduating from high school in 1994, Bryan went to Mississippi State University to pursue a degree in Computer Engineering.  After a couple of years, it became evident that school was not working out. 

Luckily, Bryan had gotten a job in Oak Ridge, TN with one of the Department of Energy contractors and was able to leave school and work full time.  After a period of time from 1998 to 2001 where he spent a number of unsettled years living in Knoxville, Bryan found a farm in Rockwood and was able to purchase it.

In 2004, property clearing began and pasture was being planted.  In 2006, Cross Brothers Enterprises, LLC was formed with brother Michael and parents Royce and Judy. 

Bryan still maintains a full-time job in addition to helping run the farm.  Whenever he is not working at his "day" job, he is helping with calving, baling hay, hauling feed, and whatever else needs to be done. 

Bryan graduated from Tusculum University in 2006 with a degree on Organizational Management.  Using his business background and his computer background, Bryan handles the business, record keeping, and web site development duties for Cross Brothers Enterprises, LLC. 

Bryan attended classes in 2007 and received his Tennessee Master Beef Certification.  The Tennessee Master Beef program is designed to help producers raise a better product for consumers.  The program goes into detail about selecting the right animals, feeding programs, environmental concerns, and other aspects of raising beef cattle.

Bryan is also Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified.  BQA certification must be renewed every two years.  The BQA program teaches producers how to give vaccines and other medications using methods to limit damage to muscle tissue and limit animal discomfort.

You can contact Bryan through one of the following methods:
Phone: 865-560-6213
Email: bryan@crossbrothersenterprises.com