To extend grazing days and reduce dependence on hay in Tennessee, producers can follow a practical, four-step approach: 1) building a strong forage base with cool-season grasses and legumes; 2) improve early-season forage availability by incorporating cool-season annuals; 3) utilize warm-season forages to fill the summer forage gap when cool-season species slow down; and 4) integrate cool- and warm-season forages across the farm to create a more balanced, year-round grazing system.