Make Memories Along the Appalachian Quilt Trail!

Welcome to the Appalachian Quilt Trail! Wondering what there is to do on the AQT? Here is just a sample! Find beautiful handmade items from local artists at AQT shops and galleries. Shop for one of a kind antiques and handmade craft items. Pick up locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and sauces at farm markets. Shop hop for the best fabrics and items from your favorite quilt shop along the trail. Keep up with activities and events in towns and communities along the trail. Shop til you drop along the AQT.

The AQT is a chance to experience the beauty of Tennessee and Appalachia in a new and unique way. Follow the colorful hand painted wooden quilt blocks that dot the landscape to find unique and authentic Appalachian experiences. You will find beauty and tranquility along historic byways. Take a hike on the Appalachian Trail, ride the rapids, stop in our shops and artist studios, shop our fresh farmers markets, cycle our scenic backroads, fish world-famous streams, birdwatch, or explore one of the largest underground caves in the country... Whatever your interests, there are an endless amount of things to do, places to stay, and events along the trail. Quilters and quilt lovers, there's something here for everyone in the family! Explore the Quilt Trail to find barn quilts but also, all manner of other attractions along the trail, marked by painted wooden AQT Heritage Quilt Squares.

Be sure to stop and visit us at the AQT headquarters in Rutledge, Grainger County, Tennessee, located along scenic Hwy 11w! Mark your calendars, and plan your vacation, your getaway or your leisurely afternoon.The Appalachian Quilt Trail is a great excuse to take the scenic route. Check the events calendar for dates and information of events all along the AQT