This map is intended for general geographical understanding. It does not provide the specific locations of the farms in order to protect the owners’ privacy. Map Courtesy of Carole Swann, Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Sumner County was established in 1786 and it was named for Revolutionary War General Jethro Sumner. Gallatin serves as the county seat. The county is home to Volunteer State Community College and the Old Hickory Dam that was constructed in the 1950s by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. For more information regarding Sumner County, please go to the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History & Culture website.
| Farm Name | County | Date Founded | Special Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs Farm | Sumner | 1825 | |
| Tate Farm | Sumner | 1902 | |
| Thistledew Hills Farm (formerly Wallace Farm) | Sumner | 1785 | Pioneer Century Farm |
| Thompson Farms | Sumner | 1892 | |
| W. B. Dye Farm | Sumner | 1912 | |
| Willis Farm | Sumner | 1837 |