Soak in the beauty of nature at one of these stunning sunflower fields near Knoxville TN.
In addition to sunflower viewing, many of the farms below also have photo ops, kids’ activities, and pick-your-own sunflowers to help make your day extra special!
Sunflower Fields Blooming Dates
With so many different varieties, the sunflower season can last from mid-June all the way into the fall.
Of course, individual sunflowers may only bloom for a short time. Thankfully, succession planting helps the farms below extend their growing season.
This means different batches of sunflowers are planted at different times so that the fields will continue to have flowers in bloom over a longer period of time.
Most of the sunflower farms below are open for about a month, sometimes longer.
Sunflower Fields Near Knoxville
Forks of the River Sunflower Field
Located Next to IJAMS Nature Center, Knoxville, TN
(423) 587-7037
Forks of the River is Knoxville’s most popular sunflower field. This is not a u-pick field, but photographers and flower lovers are welcome.
Planting in this field does take a break every few years to give the soil a rest, so contact the county to be sure it will be in bloom before you go.
When the field is in bloom, the season typically kicks off with a fun sunflower festival with vendors and plenty of flowers for sale.
Oakes Farm
8240 Corryton Road, Corryton, TN
(865) 688-6200
As part of its annual fall festival, Oakes Farm offers pick-your-own sunflowers and wildflowers. They also have tons of kids’ activities, pumpkins, concessions, and much more!
Narramore Farms
199 Laurel Bluff Road Kingston, TN
(865) 403-9335
Narramore Farms has a huge sunflower festival each June. Activities include a pick-your-own sunflower field, tons of kids’ activities, a petting zoo, photo ops, music, craft vendors, and more!
Night Fall Acres
13100 W Lee Hwy, Philadelphia TN
(865) 408-8527
Night Fall Acres has a huge u-pick sunflower festival each July. You can also add colorful zinnias to your bouquets.
In addition to the flowers, farm activities include photo props, yard games, and hayrides. Concessions will also be available for purchase.
Mayfield Farm Park
257 TN-307, Athens, TN
(423) 746-9859
Mayfield Farm Park opens its pick-your-own sunflower field each fall in conjunction with pumpkin season.
There will also be tons of kids’ activities, yard games, hayrides, a jumping pillow, pumpkin picking, and much more!
Lorenzen Farm
1374 New Bethel Rd, Dayton, TN
(423) 883-4400
This pick-your-own-flower farm offers sunflowers and zinnias beginning in July.
Flat Top Mountain Farm
638 Bowman Cemetery Rd, Soddy-Daisy
On weekends beginning in mid-late July, Flat Top Mountain will have a large sunflower field with pick-your-own flowers.
For school groups, this farm also offers a fun pollinator program out in the field.
Smith Perry Berries
9626 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd, Ooltewah, TN
(423) 228-0774
The u-pick sunflowers at Smith Perry Berries typically start blooming in July. This farm also has a variety of wildflowers that you can add to your bouquet.
Cute photo props are also sprinkled around the farm.
Alethia Fields
1008 Timber Ridge Rd, Bluff City, TN
(423) 948-5471
Alethia Fields goes way beyond sunflowers. This expansive flower farm has tons of different flower varieties.
Alethia offers farm tours where you get to take home an adorable mason jar bouquet. Sometimes, they even offer yoga and other workshops.
You must sign up for all farm tours, workshops, and events in advance
Myers Farm
3415 Gap Creek Rd, Bulls Gap, TN
(423) 235-4796
The Myers Farm sunflower field opens each September for professional and amateur photographers.
While fresh-cut sunflowers will be available for purchase, this is not a you-pick farm.
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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!