With wineries, cideries, and meaderies located across the state, there is plenty to discover along the Tennessee Wine Trail. The statewide trail makes it easy to find participating locations, check in with the free mobile passport, and earn prizes as you explore.
But the Tennessee Wine Trail isn’t the only trail worth adding to your travel plans. Several regions across the state have their own wine and cider trails, giving you even more ways to experience local wineries, discover new favorites, and turn a tasting trip into a weekend getaway.
Here are four regional trails to add to your list:
1. Foothills Wine & Cider Trail
Head toward the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for a trail that pairs Tennessee wine and cider with some of East Tennessee’s most popular destinations.
The Foothills Wine & Cider Trail takes you through Sevierville, Wears Valley, and Townsend, making it an easy addition to a weekend in the Smokies. Along the way, you’ll find four stops offering locally made wines and hard ciders:
The trail also has its own free mobile passport. Check in as you visit participating locations and earn prizes as you make your way through the trail.
Whether you’re heading into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, spending the afternoon in Townsend or taking the scenic route through Wears Valley, there are plenty of opportunities to add a local tasting to your plans.
2. Gatlinburg Wine Trail
You don’t have to travel far from the Parkway to explore locally made wine and cider in the Smokies. The Gatlinburg Wine Trail connects five locations in Gatlinburg and Sevierville:
- Tennessee Cider Co. & Tennessee Homemade Wines in Sevierville
- Tennessee Cider Co.
- Smokin’ Banjo
- Tennessee Homemade Wines
- Old Mountain Wine Company
You can start at any participating location and explore the trail at your own pace. Several stops are conveniently located around downtown Gatlinburg, making this trail especially easy to work into an existing Smoky Mountain itinerary.
Complete all five stops within seven days, and you’ll receive a gift to remember your trip.
3. Rocky Top Wine Trail
If you’re exploring Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, you may already be closer to the Rocky Top Wine Trail than you realize.
Established in 2008, the trail includes five stops located within approximately five miles of one another and is the most visited wine trail in Tennessee:
- Hillside Winery
- Apple Barn Winery
- Apple Barn Dessert Wine Shoppe
- Apple Barn Hard Cider Company
- Mountain Valley Winery
The close proximity of the locations makes the Rocky Top Wine Trail an easy option for visitors who want to experience several stops during one trip.
You’ll find a wide range of flavors along the way, from traditional and Italian-style wines to fruit wines, dessert wines, and locally crafted hard cider. Visitors can explore using the trail’s passport or book a VIP shuttle tour for a guided experience.
4. West Tennessee Wine Trail
Tennessee wine extends well beyond the mountains. The West Tennessee Wine Trail brings together seven wineries across the western part of the state, offering another side of Tennessee’s growing wine industry:
- Beau Monde Vineyards
- Century Farm Winery
- Crown Winery
- de terra Vineyards & Wines
- Delta Blues Winery
- Forty Cannons Winery
- White Squirrel Winery
The trail takes you through West Tennessee communities and countryside, with each stop offering its own wines, setting, and experience. Along the way, you can discover everything from dry reds and whites to sweet and fruit-forward wines.
The West Tennessee Wine Trail also offers a free mobile passport, so you can check in at participating wineries as you explore. Visit a few stops during a day trip or make a weekend of completing the trail.
Start Exploring Tennessee Wine
One statewide trail. Four regional trails. Plenty of reasons to start planning your next trip.
The Tennessee Wine Trail can be your guide to wineries, cideries, and meaderies across the state, while these regional trails make it easy to focus your travels on one area at a time.
Start with a trail close to home, add one to your next Tennessee getaway, or use them as inspiration to explore a part of the state you haven’t visited before.
And before you go, download the free Tennessee Wine Passport to find participating locations, check in during your visits, and earn prizes as you explore Tennessee wine.
