Avans Farm Retreat
Brush Creek, TN · about 45 mi from Nashville
At a glance
- Address
- 202 Pig Branch Road, Brush Creek, Tennessee, 38547
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Nashville, about 45 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Smith County, TN
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Gas station Pilot 2.3 mi
- EV charger 2.4 mi
- 14 places to eat within 5 mi Wendy's, Dunkin', Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
Farmers markets nearby
- Smith County Farmers Market Carthage · 5.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Caney Fork Farms 7.5 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 62°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 10
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 29
- ☀️ Frost-free season201 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Carthage, TN station (6.6 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Smith County
Smith County had 758 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 19 sold food straight to the public and 1 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Avans Farm Retreat
Is Avans Farm Retreat open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Avans Farm Retreat?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Avans Farm Retreat?
The listing gives the address as 202 Pig Branch Road, Brush Creek, Tennessee, 38547. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Avans Farm Retreat?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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