Apple picking day trips from Nashville

5 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown Nashville in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 18 miles away. Near Nashville the season usually runs August through October. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

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5 well-known orchards near Nashville

• Breeden's Orchard
  Mt Juliet · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal Jul-Oct
  About 18 miles from downtown Nashville
• Jackson's Orchard & Nursery
  Bowling Green · Orchard
  Season: Mid-April through November; u-pick apples Labor Day to mid-October
  About 64 miles from downtown Nashville
• Wheeler's Orchard and Vineyard
  Dunlap · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal Apr-Oct
  About 92 miles from downtown Nashville
• The Orchard at Cross Plains
  Cross Plains · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal mid-May through mid-October
  About 27 miles from downtown Nashville
• Pratt's Orchard
  Lebanon · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal Jul-Oct
  About 33 miles from downtown Nashville

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go apple picking near Nashville?

FarmScout lists 5 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown Nashville. Well-known ones include Breeden's Orchard in Mt Juliet, Jackson's Orchard & Nursery in Bowling Green, Wheeler's Orchard and Vineyard in Dunlap.

When is apple picking season near Nashville?

Near Nashville, the season usually runs August through October. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Nashville?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 18 miles from downtown Nashville in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

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