11 Jun Wine & Grape Board Created
The Wine and Grape Board is created by Governor Lee, replacing the VAB with a Board of action geared to taking the Industry to the next level and receiving initial funding for accomplishing its mission....
11 Jun Viticulture Advisory Board
The Viticulture Advisory Board was created by Governor Alexander, to study and promote the development of a grape and wine industry....
11 Jun Viticulture & Oenolotgical Society
Tennessee Viticulture & Oenological Society is formed by amature grape and wine enthusiasts to study the art and science of grape growing and winemaking....
11 Jun Cultivating Grapes
TN Ag. Commissioner J.A. Killebrew devoted an entire chapter to cultivating grapes in his book, Introduction to Resources in Tennessee...
02 Apr State Investment
With the help of the TN Department of AG, Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance was able to secure funding to hire the first full-time staff members for the industry. A year later, the Wine and Grape Board was created by Governor Lee....
02 Apr TFWA Founded
The Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance was founded as a coalition of vineyards & wineries in Tennessee. 3 years later, the Viticulture Advisory Board was created by Governor Alexander...
02 Apr Prohibition Era
Tennessee ratifies the 18th Amendment and commercial production of wine stops....
02 Apr Early Growth
U.S. Department Agricultural report from 1880 citied 1,128 acres, producing 64,767 gallons of wine in Tennessee....
02 Apr First Commercial Crush
First commercial crush was processed at Highland Manor Winery In Fentress County....