Discover 310 square miles of world-famous tomato country as you explore Grainger County, the undiscovered gem of East Tennessee. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the mostly rural community is bordered on the north by Norris Lake, on the south by Cherokee Lake, and bisected by Clinch Mountain.
Discoverthe long and colorful history of this area as you travel this section of the Appalachian Quilt Trail.Visit local mountain artists, stop at countryside wineries, and unearth the secrets that this land between the hills holds holds as you explore the Crossings of Wilderness Road, sit high atop the mountain overlook, or visit a historic civil war battlefield.

Rutledge, TN
See Hands Around the World at the Fayne Williams Farm. Just keep your hands out of the beehive. ![]()

Bean Station, TN
Wendy Leedy is the region's premier pen and ink artist. She has owned and operated The Frame House on her farm in Bean Station since 1980. ![]()

Rutledge, TN
Enjoy a down-home lunch at Shine's Country Cookin' at the foothill of the Clinch Mountain. ![]()

Grandmother was very proud when the Rolling Acres Farm received designation as a historic Century Farm. ![]()

Rutledge, TN
The Ritter family has been involved in farming, especially growing tomatoes since the early 1970's. Ritter Farms is a second-generation family farm owned and operated by Stanleyand Tonya Ritter. In addition to those great-tasting Grainger ![]()

Designated as a Century Farm, the Renfro Cattle Farm holds clues to the history and heritage of the Appalachian region. ![]()



Rutledge, TN
Joppa Mountain Pottery is owned by a family of potters and artists living in the small, rural community of Joppa located in Rutledge, Tennessee in the beautiful Grainger County foothills. All of their work is ![]()

Rutledge, TN
In her Appalachian Quilt Trail studio, author, artist, and illustrator Jeri Landers combines her interest in the world around her with an old form of German paper cutting. ![]()

Rutledge, TN
Find everything you need while you're traveling the AQT at the Grainger Co. Farmer's Co-Op. ![]()

Washburn, TN
Epperson Farm is a historic site and the perfect place to see Goose Tracks anytime of the year. ![]()


Thorn Hill, TN
Grainger County's first licensed winery invites you to come and sit a spell . . . Located in the mountains of beautiful East Tennessee, Clinch Mountain Winery is unlike any winery you've ever seen. Just ![]()

Rutledge, TN
Stop by Clinch Mountain Studios where you can view custom residential, commercial, and church stained glass. ![]()

Thorn Hill, TN
The homestead of the McDaniel family is adorned by the bold Feathered Star quilt pattern. ![]()

Washburn, TN
Canaan Land is a beautiful park located in rural Washburn, adorned by the breathtaking Crown O' Thorns. ![]()