A self-proclaimed “hobby out of control”, Grinder’s Switch Winery has been growing and producing award-winning wine for nearly a decade. Grinder’s Switch Winery is the brainchild of Joey and Gail Chessor. This small-town couple turned their dream into a reality and a thriving family business.

The winery is located in the heart of middle Tennessee, in the rolling countryside of Hickman County. Surrounded by 110 acres of trees and beautiful vistas, the Chessor family nurtures a seven-acre vineyard on their family estate. The winery also includes the tank room. This room can hold more than 15,000 gallons of wine and is the epicenter of wine production.

The hand-built log cabin that was once their family home has been converted into a cozy tasting room that welcomes visitors far and wide. The cabin was built in 1982 by the owners, Gail and Joey, to raise their family in. It has become the symbol of the winery’s philosophy for providing Southern charm and sophisticated taste. Grinder’s Switch Winery prides itself on making wine delicious and approachable.

Our original location is nestled inside of our cozy hand-built log cabin surrounded by acres of forest. Our vineyard is separate from our tasting room, but we encourage guests to visit both if they are willing.

Our tasting room offers tastings daily and also has a variety of wine-themed gifts and local crafts for purchase. The house is surrounded by a large deck and a big yard, and visitors are welcome to pack a picnic and a lawn chair to enjoy the fresh, country air.

We also offer firepit and fire table reservations during the Fall and Winter, as well as charcuterie box pre-orders for your visit! The Summer months are when we host food trucks and other fun events, so stay tuned for what we have planned for this year!

Be sure to check out Grinder’s Switch’s other locations in Nashville and Columbia.