The Orchard
Contact & location
Cross Plains, TN 37049
Where The Orchard is located
Head into Cross Plains, TN and you'll come across The Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Tennessee's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Cross Plains center, 6900 Blackberry Lane is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Tennessee does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Cross Plains.
Weather at The Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
The Orchard is a working apple orchard in Cross Plains, Tennessee. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at The Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at The Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at The Orchard tracks the rest of Tennessee. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where The Orchard is located
Head into Cross Plains, TN and you'll come across The Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Tennessee's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Cross Plains center, 6900 Blackberry Lane is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Tennessee does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Cross Plains.
Weather at The Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. The Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at The Orchard?+
Beyond picking, The Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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