Whether you are looking for a great photo op or just want to soak in some beauty, visiting one of these amazing sunflower fields in Tri-Cities TN is a great way to spend the day.
Sunflower Field Blooming Dates
Sunflowers have a long blooming season. With so many different varieties, flowering can start as early as June and last all the way into the fall.
While each individual sunflower may only bloom for a short time, the farms below tend to extend their growing seasons with succession planting.
This means different batches of sunflowers are sown at different times so that they will bloom at different times.
Most of the farms on this list are open for about a month.
Sunflower Fields in Tri-Cities TN
Roan Street Sunflower Field
Roan Street, Johnson City, TN
This Roan Street is the most popular sunflower field in Johnson City TN. It is planted with several different sunflower varieties, which gives it a long growing season, sometimes as long as 3 months.
The flowers will start to bloom sometime in mid-July to early August, depending on the weather. This is not a u-pick field.
Paradise Acres
4946 N Roan St, Gray, TN
(423) 794-7276
Paradise Acres offers a gorgeous combination of u-pick sunflowers and wildflowers that you can combine to make adorable bouquets.
The sunflowers start blooming in mid-summer and typically last all the way to the first frost.
The farm also has fun extras you can add on like a “hayground” experience, mini-golf, and laser tag.
Mills Springs Farm
915 Mill Springs Rd, Jonesborough, TN
(423) 426-1717
The sunflowers at Mills Spring typically bloom in mid-July and last through mid-August. The farm offers opportunities for families and professional photographers to snap some amazing photos.
This is not a pick-your-own sunflower farm.
Myers Farm
3415 Gap Creek Rd, Bulls Gap, TN
(423) 235-4796
The Myers Farm sunflower field blooms each September. The farm is open for family photos with a small admission charge, but no professional photography is allowed.
While fresh-cut sunflowers will be available for purchase, this is not a you-pick farm.
Alethia Fields
1008 Timber Ridge Rd, Bluff City, TN
(423) 948-5471
This isn’t just a sunflower field. It’s better. This expansive flower farm has tons of different flower varieties, including sunflowers.
Alethia offers farm tours where you get to take home an adorable mason jar bouquet. Sometimes, they even offer yoga among the flowers.
You must sign up for all farm tours, workshops, and events in advance.
Forks of the River Sunflower Field
Located Next to IJAMS Nature Center, Knoxville, TN
(423) 587-7037
Forks of the River typically hosts a fun festival to kick off the season. The field is planted in an effort to support local pollinators.
It is not a u-pick field, but flower lovers and photographers are welcome.
The field does occasionally take breaks to give the soil a rest, so contact the county to be sure it will be in bloom before you go.
The Fields at Sunflower Trail
177 Howell Road Mocksville, NC
(336) 488-5263
At just over 2 hours, this farm is a bit of a drive, but it’s attractions are so unique it makes the cut.
In addition to expansive pick-your-own wildflower and sunflower fields, this is also the only sunflower maze in town. Move over corn!
Sunflower Festival Mountain City
Taking place in July each year, the Sunflower Festival is Mountain City’s most popular event.
While there is not a field at this event, there will be gorgeous pre-picked sunflowers. There will also be craft vendors, live music, a car show, a kids’ zone, food trucks, a pageant, and more!
Erica has lived in East TN for over 9 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!