News

Tennessee Wine News

East Tennessee Earns AVA Status: The Story of the Nine Lakes Region

East Tennessee is gaining new recognition with the addition of the Nine Lakes of East Tennessee AVA. For many local...

Spring on the Tennessee Wine Trail: A Fresh Season for a Vineyard Getaway or Farm Stay

Spring is one of the best times to experience Tennessee wine country. Warmer days and blooming landscapes bring new energy...

Valentine’s Day on the Tennessee Wine Trail: Sip, Savor, and Celebrate Love

Whether you’re planning a romantic date with your significant other or gathering your closest friends for a Galentine’s celebration, wineries...

Beyond the Glass: What You’ll Find at a Tennessee Wine Tasting

A visit to a Tennessee winery is an invitation to slow down and enjoy the moment. While tastings are a...

December Winery Events Across Tennessee: Christmas Activities and Winter Experiences

If you're spending the holidays in Tennessee or hosting out-of-town family, the Tennessee Wine Trail offers plenty of events throughout...

Your Visual Guide to the Sip TN Memphis Wine Festival

The Sip TN Memphis Wine Festival brought together the best of Tennessee’s wineries and local makers for a day full...

Best Wineries in Tennessee

When most people think of Tennessee, whiskey and music are likely the first things that come to mind. But tucked...

Introducing Two New Tennessee Wine Experiences: West Tennessee Wine Trail and the Foothills Wine & Cider Trail

The Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance (TFWA) has launched two new wine trails, expanding the state’s wine and cider experiences with…

Tennessee’s Wine QAP Program Expands with New Competitions and Faster Reimbursement

The Tennessee Wine Quality Assurance Program (QAP) has recently expanded, offering more opportunities and faster access to reimbursement for Tennessee...

Tennessee Wines Partners with University of Tennessee to Launch Wine & Ag Tourism Scholarship Supporting Future of Tennessee Winemaking

Tennessee Wines, in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s (UTK) Herbert College of Agriculture, is proud to support the...

Your Visual Guide to the Chattanooga Wine Festival

The Chattanooga Wine Festival showcases local wineries from across the state, giving attendees the chance to sample a wide variety…

Your Visual Guide to the Foothills Wine Festival

Every year, Tennessee Wines hosts the Sip the Foothills at the Blount County campus of Pellissippi State Community College. This spring festival celebrates the best of Tennessee wine.

Tennessee Wine Stories

Tennessee Wine Trail

Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance (TFWA), the official statewide organization that supports wineries and vineyards in Tennessee, has launched the first ever Tennessee Wine Trail.

Through the Grapevines

Through the Grapevines is a series of stories about how Tennessee Wines came to fruition. Over the next few posts,…

Finish off the Summer with Frosé

There’s a bit more to that delicious Frosé than you may think! Have you  visited different wineries in across the…

Wine and Ice Cream: The Ultimate Summer Treat

It’s summertime in Tennessee and that means it is HOT. With temperatures reaching 100 degrees this week, it’s prime time…

First Winery Apprenticeship Program Starts in Tennessee

Dyersburg State and Crown Winery Co-Host Signing Ceremony for First Winery Apprenticeship Program in Tennessee Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC),…