Swaggerty's Farm
About
Swaggerty's Farm offers families a genuine taste of Tennessee agricultural heritage at this working farm famous for its award-winning sausage. Kids get an authentic farm experience learning where their food comes from while parents can stock up on delicious local products in the well-stocked farm store.
Highlights
- ✓Learning about traditional Tennessee sausage-making methods
- ✓Seeing a real working farm operation in action
- ✓Sampling and purchasing award-winning farm-fresh sausage
- ✓Educational experience about local agriculture and food heritage
- ✓Shopping for authentic Tennessee food products
Pro Tips
- 1.Visit on weekdays (Monday-Friday) when they're open, as they're closed weekends - plan your visit accordingly
- 2.Call ahead to ask about farm tour availability and timing, as tours may need to be arranged in advance
- 3.Let kids sample the different sausage varieties in the store - it's a great way to engage picky eaters with farm education
- 4.Bring a cooler with ice packs if you plan to purchase fresh products to keep them cold on your drive home
- 5.Stop by early in the week (Monday-Tuesday) for the freshest products and a quieter shopping experience
Best Time to Visit
Mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday works best - you'll avoid Monday's rush and have plenty of time to tour before the 4:30 PM closing. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for exploring the farm grounds.
What to Know
The farm store is open weekdays only with shorter hours on Monday-Thursday (until 4:30 PM) and slightly longer on Friday (until 5:00 PM). There's ample free parking, and the store offers samples and shopping opportunities for fresh sausage and local products.
Seasonal Notes
Closed on weekends year-round, so this is strictly a weekday destination. Fall is particularly nice for visiting as cooler weather makes farm touring more comfortable and coincides with harvest season activities.
Nearby Eats
Bush's Beans Visitor Center & Cafe is about 10 minutes away in Chestnut Hill, offering another farm-based family experience with kid-friendly food. For quick bites, downtown Dandridge (15 minutes) has several family-friendly restaurants along the historic lakefront.
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