May welcomes one of the most beloved agricultural moments in Tennessee, the magical return of the strawberry patch, when farms open their fields to give suburbanites and city folk alike an opportunity to get their hands dirty and stained. So, grab your kids and friends and embark on a rural adventure, getting lost along unfamiliar back roads in search of these sweetest seasonal treasures.
Here’s a list of 10 U-pick farms we love within an hour drive of Nashville. Before you set off, though, check Instagram, Facebook and websites for updates on hours and picking details. The season is subject to Mother Nature, so dates, times and crops will vary.
NORTH - Head’s Farm, McGraw’s Strawberry Ranch, Woodall’s Strawberry Farm
SOUTH - Delvin Farms, Lucky Ladd Farms, Wagner Berry Farm
EAST - Circle S Farms, Kelley’s Berry Farm
WEST - S. E. Daugherty & Sons Farm, Welker’s Farm
NORTH
Head’s Farm (50 minutes north)
Miranda Head
3422 Kinneys Road
Cedar Hill, TN 37032
(615) 573-2401
U-pick strawberries
McCraw’s Strawberry Ranch (50 minutes north)
Billy McCraw
2385 Rossview Road
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-0187
U-pick strawberries
Woodall’s Strawberry Farm (45 minutes north)
Melissa & Anson Woodall
4452 Kinneys School Road
Cedar Hill, TN 37032
(615) 513-4439
U-pick strawberries, blueberries, blackberries
EAST
Circle S Farms (30 minutes northeast)
1627 East Old Laguardo Road
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 829-3160
U-Pick strawberries, blueberries, blackberries
Kelley’s Berry Farm (50 minutes northeast)
Jon Kelley & Patrick Kelley
50 Riverview Estates Lane
Castalian Springs, TN 37031
(615) 633-7447
U-Pick strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, raspberries
WEST
S. E. Daugherty & Sons Farmstand (20 minutes west)
Shaun Daugherty
8250 Hwy 70 S
Nashville, TN 37221
U-pick strawberries and flowers
Welker’s Farm (50 minutes west)
Michelle Welker
1176 Jackson Lane
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 714-0024
U-pick strawberries
SOUTH
Lucky Ladd Farm (45 minutes southeast)
Amy & Jason Ladd
4306 Rocky Glade Road
Eagleville, TN 37060
(615) 274-3786
U-pick tulips, strawberries, sunflowers, pumpkins
Strawberry Festival May 4-5
Delvin Farms (35 minutes southeast)
Cindy & Hank Delvin
Liz & Hank Jr.
6361 Cox Road
Arrington, TN 37014
delvinfarms.com
(615) 538-5538
U-Pick strawberries
Wagner Berry Farm (40 minutes south)
Martha & John Wagner
4923 Ollie Chunn Road
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 982-2517
U-Pick strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
Strawberry Festival May 11 (rain date May 18)