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S and S Livestock Farm Michael T. Smith Peter Paul (P.P.) Smith founded a 57 acre farm fourteen miles northwest of Shelbyville, just south of the Bedford County line, in 1903. The deed records that a school house for African-Americans … Continue reading →

Rowesville Valley Farm Carol T. Jones John H. Jones In 1894, Milton Bond purchased 50 acres on Normandy Road in Bedford County for $500 with a promise to make payments for the next six years. He raised a variety of … Continue reading →

Dement Home Place John and Maurine Dement Albert Dement built at least three barns, each with its own silo as the farm’s acreage and operation expanded. The family grew corn, hay and other grains while raising hogs, cattle and sheep. … Continue reading →

Hamblen County was established in 1870 and the county seat is Morristown. The county was once home to Morristown College, a historically African-American two-year college that was established by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1881. The county is also home … Continue reading →

Giles County was established in 1809 and named after Congressman William Branch Giles who was a strong supporter for giving Tennessee its statehood in 1796. The county seat is Pulaski. Giles County was the birthplace of noted African-American architect, Moses … Continue reading →

There are currently more than 2100 certified Century Farms in Tennessee. To look for a specific farm, please use the search form below to search by county, year founded, or farm name. Tennessee’s Century Farms include Pioneer Century Farms (farms … Continue reading →

The Tennessee Century Farms Program was created in 1975 by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as part of our nation’s bicentennial celebration.  In 1985, the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University assumed the responsibility for the program.  … Continue reading →