Tennessee Wine Trail Travel Tips
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 growers and winemakers, this has been a long time coming. The region has always had the right conditions for growing grapes, and now it has a name that...
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 to the vineyards, making it an ideal season for a weekend escape, a quiet retreat, or a stop along the way to a longer trip. What makes the...
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 across Tennessee are hosting special events designed to make Valentine’s Day feel intentional, festive, and fun. From cozy...
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 great starting point, many wineries across the state offer experiences that go well beyond the glass, making them ideal destinations for casual gatherings or weekend...
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 December, including markets, live music, tastings, classes, and other seasonal activities. It’s a great time to explore new stops or...
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 of flavor, creativity, and community. Hosted at the Agricenter Farmer's Market, the event offered an indoor setting with live music, friendly faces, and...
Best Wineries in Tennessee
When most people think of Tennessee, whiskey and music are likely the first things that come to mind. But tucked among the rolling hills, mountain valleys, and river towns is another story worth sipping on: Tennessee wine. With more than 80 wineries across the state,...
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 the West Tennessee Wine Trail and the Foothills Wine & Cider Trail. West Tennessee Wine Trail The West Tennessee Wine Trail...
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 of Tennessee-made wines, meads, and hard ciders. Set against the backdrop of the historic First Horizon Pavilion, a former foundry built...
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. Guests from across the region come to sample wines from local wineries, meet the...
Your Visual Guide to the Gatlinburg Wine Festival
The Gatlinburg Wine Festival brings together some of Tennessee’s best wineries for a weekend of tastings, conversations, and mountain views. Held in downtown Gatlinburg, the festival offers attendees a chance to sample wines from across the state, ranging from bold...
Through the Grapevines
Through the grapevines: how tennessee wines came to fruition Through the Grapevines is a series of stories about how Tennessee Wines came to fruition. Over the next few posts, we will talk about the history and background of Tennessee Wines. To read more stories like...
Finish off the Summer with Frosé
Have you visited different wineries in across the state and LOVED their frosé, so you bought a bottle, popped it in the freezer and it just didn't live up to the one you had at the winery? We can help you with that! The biggest mistake that most people make is that...
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 to create a delicious treat that keeps you cool. We've got some awesome ice cream pairings that we know you will love! Swing by your grocery store...














