Get ready for a unique adventure that will tantalize your taste buds, connect you with the heart of Appalachian agriculture, and create lasting memories! Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Northeast Tennessee Farm Tour, an exploration of the area’s farming community, taking place on June 21.
This isn’t just a tour; it’s an invitation to journey through the picturesque landscapes of Sullivan, Greene, and Washington counties. For a single $25 car pass, you can pack your vehicle with friends and family (leave the furry friends at home for this one!) and embark on a self-guided discovery of local farms. Bring a cooler – you’ll definitely want to stock up on fresh, local goodies!
What Awaits You on This Countryside Adventure?
Imagine a day filled with:
- Meeting Your Farmers: Get to know the dedicated individuals who cultivate the land and raise the animals. Learn firsthand about their passion, their practices, and the journey of food from farm to table.
- Adorable Farm Animals: From clucking chickens and baby goats to contented cattle, expect delightful encounters with a variety of farm animals. It’s a perfect experience for all ages!
- A Feast for the Senses: Witness the beauty of blooming flower farms, lush hydroponic greenhouses, and sprawling pastures.
- Learning Opportunities: Discover innovative farming techniques, from intensive-spaced gardens to how hydrotowers work. Understand more about where your food, fiber, and flowers come from.
- Shop Local & Fresh: Purchase unique, locally-grown products directly from the source. Think fresh produce, artisanal goods, and perhaps even some delicious homemade ice cream!
- Agritourism Fun: Some farms, like Stickley Farm, might even feature fun activities like corn mazes and other agricultural games.
A Glimpse of Participating Farms:
Greene County will showcase seven farms, with ten farms in Washington County, and three in Sullivan County. Get excited for visits to places like:
- Green Pasture Farm & Hatchery (Chuckey): Explore hydroponic greenhouses and a chicken hatchery.
- Alethia Fields (Bluff City): Immerse yourself in the beauty of a flower farm.
- Horse Creek Farm & Little Lou’s Cream Dairy (Chuckey): See their cattle and treat yourself to some sample ice cream.
- Gnome Hollow (Chuckey): Get ready for cuteness overload with baby goats and a host of other animals.
- Spade & Spoon (Johnson City): Learn the secrets of intensive-spaced gardening.
- Serenity Knoll Farm & Kitchen (Jonesborough): Discover mountain-top gardens.
- Stickley Farm (Kingsport): Enjoy agritourism fun with a corn maze and games.
The Fun Doesn’t Stop When the Sun Goes Down!
Extend your delightful day into a magical evening! Following the farm tours, head over to the scenic Whispering Oaks Farm in Gray for a special benefit concert from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy refreshments, food trucks, and the captivating tunes of The Barefoot Movement. This wonderful musical event supports the valuable work of the Appalachian RC&D Council. Concert tickets are priced separately with tiered options ranging from $25 to $45.
Plan Your Trip!
- Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
- Farm Tour Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Rain or Shine!)
- Location: Self-guided tours across various farms in Sullivan, Greene, and Washington counties, Tennessee.
- Farm Tour Cost: $25 per car (load it up with friends and family!)
- Evening Concert: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Whispering Oaks Farm, Gray, TN, featuring The Barefoot Movement.
- Concert Tickets: $25 – $45 (tiered pricing).
- Remember to: Bring a cooler for your purchases and leave pets at home.
This is more than just an event; it’s a chance to gain a whole new appreciation for the beauty, bounty, and entrepreneurial spirit of Northeast Tennessee.
Don’t miss out on this enriching and enjoyable experience! For more information and to secure your tickets, visit the Appalachian RC&D Council website or head directly to: https://arcd.networkforgood.com/events/86667-regional-farm-tour-weekend-2025
We can’t wait to see you there, exploring the best of our region’s farms!
