More Than Wine: A Story Worth Exploring
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Tennessee's wine story begins in the vineyard
Tennessee’s wine story is one of resilience, innovation, and community. What began as a small but passionate movement has grown into a thriving statewide network of wineries, vineyards, cideries, and meaderies.
From just a handful of producers to more than 100 licensed wineries today, Tennessee wine continues to evolve—shaped by local farmers, bold winemakers, and a shared vision for what’s possible.
Tennessees wine by the numbers
The Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance is founded
Licensed wineries, cideries and meaderies operating across the state
Signature wine trail Experiences: Tennessee Wine Trail, Foothills Wine & Cider Trail, and West Tennessee Wine Trail
Counties in the new Nine Lakes of East Tennessee AVA
Powered by passionate winemakers
That collaboration shows up in the glass. When you stop at a tasting room in Tennessee, you are usually one or two introductions away from the person who grew the grapes. That is the part of Tennessee wine you can only experience in person, beyond the glass.
Why Tennessee wine matters
Tennessee wine is more than a beverage. It is part of the state’s farm economy, a driver of agritourism and a reason travelers venture off the interstate. Each winery visit, festival and stop along the trail supports small businesses, family farms and the communities built around them.
Growers across the state cultivate classic European grapes alongside native and hybrid varieties suited to the region’s climate. The result is a broader range of wines than many expect. Dry reds featuring Chambourcin, Norton and Cabernet Franc. Crisp whites made from Vidal Blanc, Traminette and Chardonel. Estate-grown muscadine, fruit-forward blends, ciders, meads and small-batch sparkling wines. Whatever your preference, there is a Tennessee bottle that belongs in the mix.
Tennessee Quality Assurance Program
The Tennessee Quality Assurance Program holds wines made in the state to a clear set of testing and judging standards. Wines that pass earn the Tennessee Quality Assured mark, giving visitors a quick way to recognize the bottles that have been put through their paces.
Supporting the Industry, Connecting the Trail
Tennessee Wines, powered by the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance, exists to support, promote, and grow the state’s wine industry.
Through advocacy, education, and statewide initiatives, the organization helps wineries thrive while making it easier than ever for visitors to explore and experience Tennessee wine.
A statewide experience across East, Middle and West Tennessee
Tennessee wine country looks as different as the landscape it grows in. East Tennessee climbs into the Smokies and the new Nine Lakes of East Tennessee AVA, with the Foothills Wine and Cider Trail running through it. Middle Tennessee winds through historic farms, rolling hills and the backroads between Nashville and the Cumberland Plateau. West Tennessee follows the bluffs above the Mississippi River, the open farm country and the West Tennessee Wine Trail. Three regions, three distinct experiences, one Tennessee Wine Trail.