Swing across acres of green hills on the ziplines at Honeysuckle Hill Farm, pick a bushel of apples at Shade Tree Farm and Orchard, or fill a bag full of the best pork you’ve ever tasted at Bernard Farms Custom Cuts & Market. The county comes to life during the late summer and early autumn months, as festivals and family activities fill the acreage of our favorite local farms. Scroll down to meet some of our most popular farm families!
Bernard Farms
Located in Orlinda, Bernard Farms is a fourth generation farm producing wheat, corn, soybeans, tobacco, hogs and cattle. What began as a small hobby turned into a successful pork producing business. They responsibly raise their boars, sows and piglets on their farm with care and respect. They even grow and grind their own corn for feed, to ensure the animals are fed only the best. Visit the Farm Store and know you’re getting the best, most sustainly sourced dinner your money can buy!
“I love to support local farmers, and the presence of Bernard Farms makes it even easier. My family loves all of the pork we have gotten, and Julie is a pleasure to work with!”
– Mary Beth Lynn Clark
Hancock Family Farm
Hancock Family Farm is located in Springfield, TN. Matthew, Jodi, and their four children live on a fourth-generation farm. They are proud to live in the home and farm the land Matthew’s great-grandparents farmed many years ago.
Throughout the growing season, they work alongside other family members, and friends who are like family, to provide visitors with a quality product and personal service. Their Farm Store opened in August of 2019, so stop on by for a visit!
“Exceptional produce locally grown by a great family. Love the farm stand and enjoy the food they produce each year.”
– Marshall Pilcher
Head’s Farm
Cedar Hill, TN, is the proud home of Head’s Farm and Country Market. Owned by Miranda Head and her daughter Maddie, this family venture started to connect Maddie with where her food comes from and over the year has grown into a special spot where visitors can experience the beauty of farm life and values, connect with nature through you-pick options, stretch their legs and explore local products and goodies in the market.
“A sweet little place to pick and support your local farmer!”
– Mandy N.
Honeysuckle Hill Farm
The Fall Festival at Honeysuckle Hill Farm transforms this 200 acre Coopertown farm into an exciting adventure park! Visitors to the farm cheer on their favorite in the Hillbilly Pig Races, make their way through the giant Music City corn maze, fly across the farm on the ziplines, scale a rock climbing wall, and more!
“This place is enormous! Lots of different activities for the whole family along with concessions for when you get hungry. Definitely plan to spend most of the day there. The corn maze was awesome!!”
– Kimberly Ray
Red River Farms
Tyler and Margo Sneed are the proud owners of Red River farms in Springfield. They and their family own and operate this beautiful 70 acre farm and venue. Home to the annual Sunflower Festival in July and other seasonal attractions, they also host weddings, receptions and other special events throughout the year.
“We went for the Sunflower Festival…amazing [and] staff on point with hospitality! So much…family fun!”
– Yeni C.
Shade Tree Farm & Orchard
Located in Adams, Shade Tree Farm and Orchard is the county’s favorite spot for apple pickin’ and sunflower photos! They have apples for sale in the store as well as pick your own for families who want the full orchard experience! They make unpasteurized cider and offer a variety of items in the orchard store, including jams, jellies, gift items and delicious cider slushies.
“Beautiful place to visit, a perfect outing for a family. The cider slushes were so good and not all of the junk added to it. Just a nice, fresh slush. My kids really enjoyed picking apples! We will definitely go back annually.”
– Zach A.