Tennessee does not have a single, widely recognized wine capital. Instead, wineries are distributed across the state, often located near population centers or established tourism corridors.
As a result, public familiarity with Tennessee wine tends to be shaped by a handful of destinations that attract large numbers of visitors, alongside smaller operations that primarily serve regional audiences.
The following overview highlights several of the state’s most visited wineries, along with a few lesser-known producers that contribute to the breadth of Tennessee’s wine industry.
Arrington Vineyards (Williamson Co.)
Arrington Vineyards is located approximately 25 miles south of downtown Nashville and opened in 2007. The winery includes a large tasting room, extensive outdoor seating and regularly scheduled public events, including live music. Its location places it within easy driving distance of Middle Tennessee’s largest metropolitan area, contributing to high visitor traffic. Arrington produces a wide range of wines, including vinifera, hybrid and fruit-based offerings, and is often among the first Tennessee wineries encountered by visitors to the region.
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery (Montgomery County)
Founded in 1986, Beachaven Vineyards & Winery is one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in Tennessee. Located in Clarksville, it operates both vineyard acreage and a production facility, along with a tasting room open to the public. Beachaven’s portfolio includes European vinifera varieties, hybrid grapes and fruit wines. Its longevity reflects the early development of commercial winemaking in the state during a period when production was limited and regulatory frameworks were still evolving.
Stonehaus Winery and Mountain Valley Winery (Sevier County)
Sevier County is home to two of Tennessee’s most visited wineries, largely due to their proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding tourist destinations. Stonehaus Winery, located in Sevierville, and Mountain Valley Winery, based in Pigeon Forge, both operate tasting rooms designed for high visitor volume. Their wine selections focus on fruit wines and sweeter styles. The steady flow of tourists to the area has made these wineries among the most commercially visible in the state.
Crown Valley Winery (Upper Cumberland region)
Crown Valley Winery is situated in a rural area of Tennessee and operates one of the larger vineyard holdings in the state. In addition to wine production, the property includes lodging and event facilities. The winery produces a range of wines from both grapes and fruit, and its scale distinguishes it from many smaller, family-run operations. Crown Valley’s model combines wine production with agritourism, offering accommodations and on-site experiences alongside tastings.
Amber Falls Winery & Cellars (Maury County)
Amber Falls Winery & Cellars is located in Hampshire and emphasizes estate-grown fruit and regionally adaptable grape varieties. Founded in 2004, the winery cultivates and vinifies several hybrid grapes that are well suited to Tennessee’s climate, including varieties commonly used in humid growing conditions.
While it attracts fewer casual tourists than wineries near major travel destinations, Amber Falls has nonetheless been part of conversations about grape selection and vineyard practices within the state’s wine industry.
Century Farm Winery (Upper Cumberland)
Century Farm Winery is a small, family-operated winery serving primarily local and regional customers. Its production focuses on approachable styles, including fruit wines, and its tasting room emphasizes direct-to-consumer sales.
Operations of this scale are common across Tennessee, particularly in rural areas, and they form a significant portion of the state’s total number of licensed wineries.
Natchez Hills Vineyard (Maury Co.)
Natchez Hills Vineyard is a smaller producer located near Hampshire that has been involved in vineyard experimentation and grape variety trials.
The vineyard works with grapes suited to Tennessee’s growing conditions and has participated in educational and research-oriented efforts related to viticulture in the region.
Though it doesn’t attract large visitor numbers, its activities contribute to broader knowledge-sharing among growers.
Sources: Arrington Vineyards; Beachaven Vineyards & Winery; Stonehaus Winery; Mountain Valley Winery; Crown Valley Winery; Amber Falls Winery & Cellars Century Farm Winery; Natchez Hills Vineyard