Fall is in the air, and that means it’s apple picking season!
If you’re in the Knoxville area and looking for a fun autumn activity, the surrounding area has several fantastic apple orchards just a short drive away. We’ve rounded up some great orchards near Knoxville where you can enjoy the apple picking fall experience. Get ready to fill your baskets, breathe in the fresh orchard air, and maybe even treat yourself to some homemade apple cider or pie!
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and experience the joy of picking your own apples at these welcoming farms.
Farms where you can pick your own apples:
Buffalo Trail Orchard
1890 Dodd Branch Road
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-2297
Located just under 90 minutes from Knoxville, this orchard allows visitors to pick apples straight from the trees. They even have a pumpkin patch so you can take pumpkins home too! To get the latest updates on availability and events, check out the Buffalo Trail Facebook page.
Wheeler’s Orchard & Vineyard
956 Wheeler Road
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 949-4255
Wheeler Orchard is about a 2-hour drive from Knoxville. There you will find a wide selection of apple varieties to pick from. They offer tours for $10 and at the end of the tour you can feed the farm animals 3 pounds of apples! To get the latest updates on availability and events, check out their website.
Farms where you can buy fresh apples:
Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store
230 Apple Valley Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-9319
Located in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Apple Barn is a local favorite. At their general store, you’ll find everything from fresh apple cider to homemade apple butter. Be sure to stop by their on-site restaurant and treat yourself to their renowned apple fritters!
Apple Valley Orchards
351 Weese Road
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 472-3044
At Apple Valley Orchards you can buy fresh apples, check out the gift shop, cider mill, and bakery. They also offer tours of the orchard and wagon rides! To get the latest updates on availability and events, check out their website for tour information.
Rowell’s Orchard & Apple House
6390 U.S. Highway 70 E
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-5035
Rowell’s Orchard has over 30 varieties of apples to choose from! Plan to bring bring cash or a checkbook for your purchases. To get the latest updates on availability and events, check out their Facebook for more information.
Be sure to check each orchard’s website or social media for current information on apple availability, hours, and any special events. It’s time to enjoy autumn in East Tennessee!
