Hit the Road June 13 for the 7th Annual Northeast Tennessee Farm Tour
The 7th Annual Northeast Tennessee Farm Tour Day returns Saturday, June 13, 2026, with 20 farm stops across Washington and Greene counties. Hosted by the Appalachian RC&D Council, the self-guided tour invites visitors to create their own route, meet local farmers, visit working farms, purchase local products, and learn more about how food, fiber, flowers, and other farm products are grown and raised in the region.
Farm stops will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. A $25 car pass covers everyone in the vehicle, and passes purchased online before May 17 include this year’s limited-edition “Veg-Head” T-shirt.
Car passes must be picked up the morning of the tour between 8 a.m. and noon at either the Jonesborough Farmers Market or the Depot Street Farmers Market in Greeneville.
Whether you are interested in regenerative land stewardship, local food, farm animals, flowers, fiber, or simply a Saturday drive through the countryside, the Farm Tour offers a chance to see the region’s agricultural community up close.
Here are a few highlights from this year’s tour.
Soil, Stewardship, and Sustainable Growing
Several stops will give visitors a closer look at conservation-minded farming, organic production, and regenerative land practices.
Butterfield Farms in Telford will showcase rotational grazing with small livestock, along with riparian buffers that help protect local waterways.
A Different Chick & Orchard in Johnson City demonstrates what can be grown on a smaller footprint. The six-acre certified organic produce farm and orchard has a special focus on peppers.
Perennial Acres Holmestead in Jonesborough is focused on regenerating the land while raising a diverse mix of livestock, including goats, chickens, and rabbits.
Curtis Muscadines in Jonesborough offers a look at natural “food forest” methods, with fruit trees, brambles, vines, and native muscadines.
From Pasture to Plate
Other stops highlight the direct connection between local producers and the community.
Appalachian Producers Cooperative in Telford is a new livestock processing facility serving the region. During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase retail products and take facility tours.
Horse Creek Farm & Little Lou’s Creamery Cafe in Chuckey will offer visitors a look at a working dairy cattle operation, along with fresh, on-site scooped ice cream.
Faithful Fields Johnson City features pastured livestock alongside a fully stocked farm store. This stop is perfect for families who want to meet the animals and cool off with freshly scooped ice cream.
Heritage and Farm Experiences
The tour also includes stops that highlight traditional skills, mountain culture, youth agriculture, and agritourism.
The Cob House in Greeneville will demonstrate traditional cob-house building, a highly sustainable natural-building technique.
Two Roots Alpacas in Greeneville will host a “mini farm festival” with a fiber store, alpacas, and guest vendors including Hawk Hill Lavender Farm, Hooda Thought Dairy, and Tribal Life Homestead.
Rural Resources Educational Farm in Greeneville will showcase what the region’s youth are growing and raising, as well as its creekside pavilion.
Visitors can view the full list of participating farms and plan their route through the Appalachian RC&D Council website.
Want to Help?
Appalachian RC&D Council is also seeking volunteer Farm Greeters for the day. Volunteers help welcome visitors and support participating farms throughout the afternoon.
After-Party at the Jackson Theatre
The tour continues after the farm gates close with a free community after-party from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Jackson Theatre in downtown Jonesborough. Donations benefiting the Appalachian RC&D Council are welcome.
The evening will include a silent auction featuring local farm products, along with time to gather, visit with neighbors, and celebrate the region’s farm community.
The evening schedule includes:
5:30 p.m. — Film screenings, with details to be announced
6:30 p.m. — A poetry reading by East Tennessee poet Danita Dodson, titled Seed Song: Poems of Land, Soil, and Heritage in East Tennessee
7:30 p.m. — Live 21st-century old-time mountain music, flatfooting, and dancing led by John Bills & The Academics
To purchase a car pass, sign up to volunteer, or learn more about the full list of farm stops, visit the Appalachian RC&D Council website. Grab your family, plan your route, and enjoy a day on the farm trail.
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