2024 Middle Tennessee, Including Nashville Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Middle Tennessee, Including Nashville in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Robertson County

• Heads Farm - strawberries, vegetables, pumpkins
  3422 Kinneys Road, Cedar Hill, TN 37032. Phone: (615) 573-2401. Email: mhead0511@gmail.com. Open: Hours are 8 am to 6 pm, call before you come to confirm what we have. Click here for a map and directions. Pick-your-own or we will pick for you. Strawberries to start, but we may have U-pick tomatoes, squash etc and also have hopefully u pick pumpkins. (ADDED: May 11, 2015, JBS)
• Honeysuckle Hill Farm - Apples, corn maze, Attractions, Special Event Venue, Weddings, Pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Gourds,
  1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield, TN 37172. Phone: 615-382-7593. Email: jeffalsup@bellsouth.net. Open: Fall Festival, September 25th ? October 31st. Directions: Located just 30 minutes from Nashville, Clarksville and Hendersonville. Click here for a map and directions. is . , and bring your family and friendshas 75 rides and attractions including our Pumpkin Patch, Zipline, Adventure Park, and the NEW Battle Creek Nature Trail. There are so many exciting things to do on the farm! Every Saturday in Fall we have special events like Hometown Hero Day, Pirate Parade, and Fireworks. Come celebrate your special event with us. We are taking reservations for birthday parties for the Fall, and weddings and corporate events year round. We are your Fall Family Fun Destination. We believe in sharing traditions and making memories and we hope to see you this year! Agriculture Festivals, Corn and Hay Mazes, Farm Animals for petting, Hay Rides, Pumpkin Patches, Summer Camps, Farm Tours, School Tours, Wagon Rides, Jams Jellies and Spreads, Popcorn, Snacks, Candy, Chocolates and Confections, Pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Gourds, Straw Bales, Sorghum, Honey.
• T. R. McKinney Farm - Cantaloupes, Corn, Pumpkins.
  8010 Caney Sink Road, Adams, TN 37010. Phone: (931) 696-3088. Directions: Located one mile west of Adams, TN on Hwy 76. Click here for a map and directions. .

Rutherford County

• Lucky Ladd Farms - strawberries, tulips, sunflowers, pumpkins, pony rides, petting zoo, bakery, barrel train, kids activities, Event Venue
  4306 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville, TN 37060. Phone: 615-274-3786. Email: fun@luckyladdfarms.com. Open: see their website. Directions: Located half-way between Franklin and Murfreesboro, 30 minutes south of Nashville. Click here for a map and directions. is home to Tennessee's largest petting farm. Enjoy acres of excitement including 50+ activities for all ages. Farm animals, wagon rides, acres of playgrounds, mega slides, a tractor train, splash pad, nature trail, games, mazes and more are only a few of the unique hands-on attractions for you to explore. Now open spring, summer and fall. Visit our website for seasonal hours and complete details. Corporate picnics, family reunions, birthday parties, school field trips and private events are also available by reservationis conveniently . They also offer already-picked Agriculture Festivals, Corn and Hay Mazes, Farm Animals for petting, Hay Rides, Pumpkin Patches, Summer Camps, Farm Tours, School Tours, Wagon Rides, Strawberries, Watermelons, Pumpkins, Corn, Cucumbers, Squash Summer, Squash Winter, Tomatoes, Vegetable Others, Gourds, Eggs, Corn Stalks, Decoration, Gourds, Indian Corn, Wool Fiber Yarn, Other, Baked Goods.
• Vaughn's Farm - apples, strawberries, pumpkins, pumpkin patch, tractor rides
  7340 Lebanon Road, Walter Hill, TN . Phone: 615-893-2189. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash only. No restrooms. Not organic. Crop availability: Strawberries in May ( u-pick or they pick). Also pre-picked sweet corn, watermelons, tomatoes, cantaloupes

Sumner County

• Bottom View Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, corn (sweet), grapes, pumpkins, strawberries, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
  185 Wilkerson Lane., Portland, TN 37148. Phone: (615)-325-7017. Email: bottomviewfarm@yahoo.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021: Their website says no strawberries in 2021;and apparently no other berries ; the note simply says "see you in the Fall"; Months shown are approximate, Please call first to insure we still have the fruit or berries you want, We normally have strawberries in April, May and June, Blueberries and Blackberries during July, Apples in July and August, Gala Apples in August, Pick-your-own on most items or we-pick-for-you; We entertain school children during the week and are op - truncated. . Directions: from Portland 1. From the intersection of TN 52 and TN 109, go south on TN 109 for 2 miles. 2. Turn right at the traffic light onto TN 76. 3. Go 2 miles to Wilkinson Lane. 4. Turn right on Wilkinson Lane. 5. Go 0.7 miles. 6. Bottom View Farm is at the end of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Bottom View Farm Facebook page. UPDATE for 2021: Their website says no strawberries in 2021;and apparently no other berries ; the note simply says "see you in the Fall"; (Months shown are approximate, Please call first to insure we still have the fruit or berries you want,) We normally have strawberries in April, May and June, Blueberries and Blackberries during July, Apples in July and August, Gala Apples in August, Pick-your-own (on most items) or we-pick-for-you; We entertain school children during the week and are open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays. Pumpkins: July 15 to October 31 Blackberries, Blueberries, Apples, Grapes, And Cherries: July Fall Fest: the whole month of October Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, OctoberWe are an actually farm, so other crops would include wheat, corn (sweet and field), alfalfa hay, grain, and other crops used to feed our cattle. We also have a cow that is being hand milked for customers and guests to be witnesses to. Facebook page. Typical harvest dates are: (Months shown are approximate. Please call first to insure we still have the fruit or berries you want.) Strawberries in April, May and June. Blueberries and Blackberries during July. Apples in July and August. Gala Apples in August. Pick-your-own (on most items) or we-pick-for-you!
  Comments from a visitor on July 17, 2010: "We visited on 7/17/10 with our 7 month old daughter and it was great! The blueberries were amazing. So ripe and plump and delicious. They also had "pick your own" blackberries, but we just did blueberries. The "pick your own blueberries" were $14 for a basket (4 quarts, which is 8 pints) full, which is about 3 times less than the $5/pint we would have to pay for blueberries through our CSA. If you don't want to pick your own it's only $16 for a basket. We also went to the Ice Cream store & restaurant where we got super yummy cheeseburgers (with chips included) for $3.50. You can add bacon for $0.25, which we did. Very tasty. We really look forward to going back to pick apples and also to pick pumpkins and to enjoy the fall festivities (hay ride, train, etc) in October."
• Bradley Kountry Acres - Blackberries, Strawberries, Pumpkins, Tomatoes.
  650 Jake Link Road, Cottontown, TN 37048. Phone: (615) 325-2836. Email: darselectstrawberry@gmail.com. Open: Mid April-Oct 31, call for hours. Directions: I-65 N Exit 112 \(Highway 25\). Turn right off Exit onto Hwy 25 to intersection of Hwy 25 and 31W \(4-way stop\). left of 31 W and approximately 2 mi, then Right on Clearview Road 1.5milesto Clearview Ch of Christ, right fork at church. Farm and school tours available. Bradley Kountry Acres & Greenhouse offers strawberries, Pick Your Own Blackberries, peaches, greenhouse tomatoes, field tomatoes, summer vegetables, pumpkins, ornamental gourds, bedding plants, ferns, & fall mums. Brad - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: (615) 335-9309. Alternate phone: (615) 335 - 9310. ? I-65 N Exit 112 (Highway 25). Turn right off Exit onto Hwy 25 to intersection of Hwy 25 and 31W (4-way stop). left of 31 W and approximately 2 mi, then Right on Clearview Road 1.5milesto Clearview Ch of Christ, right fork at church. Farm and school tours available. & Greenhouse offers strawberries, Pick Your Own Blackberries, peaches, greenhouse tomatoes, field tomatoes, summer vegetables, pumpkins, ornamental gourds, bedding plants, ferns, & fall mums. Bradley Farms is open from mid-March through the end of October. Our farm also welcomes groups, as well as individual customers. Please call in advance to schedule group farm outings. During strawberry season, we also offer pre-picked berries by order for those who are unable to pick their own. Call or check out our web site for more information, produce availability, & additional updates.
• Ditney Ridge Farms - Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Pears, Strawberries, Beans, Beets, Corn, Cucumbers, Okra, Onions, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnip Greens.
  2049 Liebengood Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Phone: (615) 299-5783. Email: info@ernieandmissy.com. Open: after Memorial Day and closed on all holidays until Halloween. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: 615-512-6787 . Visit our truck patch at 2049 Liebengood Road on Wednesday through Saturday. We will have products picked in addition to you picking your own products right out of the garden. Farm wedding and wedding picture sites available. We will be open Any special events will be advertised. (ADDED: June 26, 2018, JBS)
• Madison Creek Farms - Uses natural growing practices, flowers, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  1228 Willis Branch Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Phone: 615-448-6207. Email: madisoncreek@gmail.com. Open: Weekends 9 to 2pm May through October. Directions: And for a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Fax: 615-855-0066Crops are usually available in April through October Farm opens April through October Weekends 9 to 2pm. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification
  Comments from a visitor on May 25, 2009: "The farm is beautiful and the farmers are welcoming to families, and not far off of I-65, highly recommended!"

Wilson County

• Jammy Farms, Inc - Uses natural growing practices, asparagus, blueberries, peas, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  2650 Harkreader Rd, Mount Juliet, TN 37122. Phone: (865) 599-9005. Email: jam@jsowders.com. Open: Hours and availability of crops to pick varies considerably; please call or email for current availability and hours. Directions: From I-40 exit Beckwith, 3 miles to Central pike, Left, and immediate right onto Harkreader, gravel drive on left immediately across from Corona Baptist church. From I-840, exit Central Pike, right and then immediate left onto Central pike. Approximately 3 miles, to flashing intersection sign, Harkreader is on the left. Gravel drive approximately 0.1 mile on left immediately across from Corona Baptist church. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo, PayPal. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationYou pick Blueberries, You pick Strawberries. This is a very small farm and an individual experience, please check in advance for produce availability. Strawberries, blueberries, seasonal honey and molasses, seasonal produce. Year round free range chicken eggs, custom meat shares of pork and goat. Also Already picked: Blueberries, Honeydew, Strawberries, Asparagus, Corn, Cucumbers, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Squash Winter, Tomatoes, Other, Vegetable Others, Garlic, Custom Goat, Custom Pork, Custom Poultry, Custom Poultry, Eggs, Honey (ADDED: August 19, 2021)

 

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is

• visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
• free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
• Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

• Sugar - Excellent for baking
• Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
• White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
• Mini - Great for decoration
• Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

• How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
• Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
• How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
• Traditional Pumpkin Pie
• Chocolate pumpkin pie
• Pumpkin Spice Muffins
• Pumpkin muffins
• Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Butter!
• Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
• Pumpkin Cookies
• Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
• Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
• No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
• Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers