It is almost apple picking season, and that means it is time to head out to your favorite orchard for some delicious apples. Summer apples are ready to be harvested starting in early August, while autumn apples are ready to be picked in early September.
We have gathered a detailed list of orchards near Nashville, so that you and your family can start planning to visit. *Because weather and other unforeseen circumstances can impact the harvest, we recommend calling ahead to confirm that apples are available before your visit.
Apple Orchards in the Nashville Area
Morning Glory Orchard
7690 Nolensville Rd.
Nolensville, TN 37135
Morning Glory Orchard is located in Nolensville and offers many different orchard-fresh items from apples and peaches to honey, cherries, vegetables, jams and preserves. They are a small, second-generation farm with many different varieties of apples, available July-September, so now is the perfect time to visit! While there, you have to try their fresh pressed apple cider, available daily after Labor Day. You can also take a self-guided tour for $5 through the orchards. What a great experience for your kids! Check their website for the most up-to-date info on operating hours, what is in season and their event page for ideas for girls night out, date nights and more!
Breeden’s Orchard
631 Beckwith Road
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Breeden’s Orchard has been open and operating since 1974! They have fresh produce, baked goods, gifts and more available. They have a 12-acre peach and apple orchard, and have fun events such as weekend cookouts, pizza nights and story time! What fun-filled family activities! Be sure to follow their Facebook page for the latest events and news.
*Note for the 2025 and 2026 Season: Our apple trees are still maturing and will be ready to pick by 2027. We still have plenty of fall activities, and apples for purchase. Please see our FAQs for recommendations on other orchards to visit for picking.
Shade Tree Farm & Orchard
2087 Kinneys Rd.
Adams, TN 37010
Located about 45 minutes northwest of Nashville, you will find Adams, TN, hone to Shady Tree Farm & Orchard. The owner, farmer Tom Head, began his dream of farming in 1983. He started with vegetables and tobacco, and now has 140 acres. This includes apple trees, peaches, pears, and blueberries.
They have a gift shop with jams, jellies, sauces and other goods. They even serve lunch! They also offer a wonderful educational field trip experience for kids, especially for homeschooling families
You can find out more about hours, picking time and news on their Facebook.
Williamson Family Farm
3250 Wilkinson Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
The apple orchard, consisting of over 8,000 carefully selected trees, was planted between 2023 and 2024 with a long-term vision of producing Organic Hard Cider. The selection process for our orchard trees involved considering several critical factors, including our climate, hardiness zone, disease pressure, labor, and materials.
Our selected apple varieties, chosen for their suitability for cider production, disease resistance, and adaptability to our climate, include Liberty, Crimson Crisp, Pink Lady, Gala, Gold Rush, Ashmead’s Kernel, Roxbury Russet, Arkansas Black, Freedom, and Porter’s Perfection.
Stay tuned for future educational workshops and classes where we will share more about our orchard and the fascinating process of apple cultivation!
Scott’s Orchard
2163 Scott Road
Hazel Green, AL 35750
Right over the Tennessee state line in Alabama, you will find Scott’s Orchard. Their apple picking season kicks off on Labor Day and runs through mid-October. Open Thursday-Sunday you can choose to pick apples or just spend the day relaxing on the farm. They even have a dedicated play area for kids and story board trails around the orchard.
Want to stay for lunch? Every Saturday during the pick-your-own season, Scott’s Orchard hosts local food trucks on-site to provide delicious food options for your family right on the farm.
*Fall Apple Season (September-December): Peak season brings the full farm experience with an extensive apple variety, fresh-pressed cider, and seasonal autumn treats. Special pick-your-own apple days are offered in September and October – advance reservations are recommended for potential discounts.
*Winter/Spring Hours (January-May): Limited Friday and Saturday hours (10am-5pm) feature frozen cider, homemade jams and jellies, local honey, molasses, and seasonal produce. Since hours can vary, calling (256) 828-4563 ahead of your visit is recommended.
Jackson’s Orchard
1280 Slim Island Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Jackson’s Orchard is a 105-acre farm and has been an orchard for over 100 years. Open days and hours can be found here and a list of the type of apples and peaches and other produce available for purchase here.
Apple Fest is during Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 4 – Monday, September 6. Per their website: “Saturday through Monday, sweet, crisp fall apples and everything that goes with them are the highlight of the day. Not only are we picking some of your favorite fall apples . . . Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Gala & Fuji but we will be giving you free tastes of many of our other apple products like our butters, sauces, salsas and more! Also the playground is open ($3 ages 4-21) and the goats and other animals can’t wait to see you!”
2026 Pumpkin Festival – 6 Fall Weekends
You’ll find family fun every weekend for the six weekends before Halloween. That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & (Pick-Your-Own Apples), Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face & Hair Painting, Moonwalk, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food! Did we mention Caramel Apples?
Pumpkin Fest activities are ONLY available on Saturdays and Sundays and on the specific dates listed + Warren Co., KY. fall break week only (dates listed below).
*Beginning Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27 then every weekend through the end of October. Oct 3 & 4, Oct 10 & 11, Oct 17 & 18 and Oct 24 & 25 (Limited Activities during the week of Warren County, Ky Schools Fall Break: Oct 5-9). Hours: Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm
