Meatstock Convention Unites Carnivore Diet Devotees in Tennessee

More than 1,400 people recently gathered in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for Meatstock, a three-day convention dedicated to the carnivore diet. The event drew followers from across North America, including health influencers and those seeking alternatives to traditional medical advice. Speakers and attendees shared personal stories about the diet’s impact on their health.

Lisa Moss, 57, and her husband, Phil, travelled from Alberta, Canada, to join the convention. Like many others, they came to connect with a community that rejects mainstream health guidance. Some attendees even brought cutting boards for fellow carnivore enthusiasts to sign, highlighting the event’s sense of camaraderie.

Several high-profile supporters of the diet took the stage, including health activists Calley Means, Zen Honeycutt, Vani Hari, and Alex Clark. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal advocate of the carnivore diet, has previously claimed it could help eliminate harmful body fat. His allies reinforced this message during their talks. Veronica Eggleston, 24, explained how she adopted the diet in high school and now carefully monitors everything she consumes. Others, like carnivore influencer Serena Musick, led discussions on cooking techniques tailored to the meat-only lifestyle. Many attendees shared personal accounts of improved health, attributing recovery from conditions like arthritis and mental illness to the diet. Some openly criticised prescription medications, arguing that increased meat consumption could replace traditional treatments.

The convention reinforced a growing movement that questions conventional medicine in favour of dietary changes. Attendees left with strengthened beliefs in the carnivore diet’s benefits, along with new connections in a like-minded community. The event’s popularity suggests continued interest in alternative health approaches.