At a glance
- Address
- 1923 Houstonia Drive, Fountain City (Knoxville), TN
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (865) 687-2446
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Knox County, TN
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.2 mi
- Playground Fountain City Park Playground 1 mi
- Picnic area 4.3 mi
- Gas station Exxon 1 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 2.7 mi
- 219 places to eat within 5 mi Cultivate Coffee + Flowers, Litton’s, Firehouse Subs
Farmers markets nearby
- New Harvest Farmers' Market Knoxville · 3.7 mi · takes SNAP
- New Harvest Park Farmers Market Knoxville · 3.7 mi
- Market Square Farmers' Market Knoxville · 5.3 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Eat my Granola! 1 mi
- Care of the Earth Community Farm 13.2 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 61°F, lows around 35°F, about 4.1 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 11
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 28
- ☀️ Frost-free season198 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Knoxville Exp Stn, TN station (9.5 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. Call the farm: 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: Knox County
Knox County had 862 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 77 sold food straight to the public and 13 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.
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Questions about James and Nancy Brown
Is James and Nancy Brown open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (865) 687-2446 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at James and Nancy Brown?
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 James and Nancy Brown?
The listing gives the address as 1923 Houstonia Drive, Fountain City (Knoxville), TN. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to James and Nancy Brown?
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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