Walden Farm was one of the best pumpkin experiences ever! My husband and I brought our twins along…read morewith another couple in their baby girl, and it was absolutely perfect. They have many areas that you can purchase food, water, and snacks. The animals there are really cool and the rides are a lot of fun! I recommend you come as early as possible because the lines did get long. I recommend coming to this farm every year with your family!

I came here with my parents and mi kiddos. It was super busy so it felt overwhelming because they…read morehave everything concentrated in one area and not very spread out. They have a system for payment so you have to get a punched card to pay for the ride and kids activities. It kind of sucks because it's only $10 for 10 punches but if you only want 3 you'll still have to get the 10. Yet had a corn maze but it really was see through so it was not that fun. They also had a hay pyramid they kids could climb and have fun. They also had a hay maze that my son enjoyed very much. Their prices for pumpkins were very high and their pumpkins were not big enough for what they were asking for each size. They had a few free things the kids can do and also a food area. Overall it was ok.

So, a couple of late springs ago, I was eager to get out of the house. I thought that I knew what…read morestir crazy was (ha). The answer was soon (and so so much later) to come. When walking around the block was no longer sufficient to satisfy my 'getting out' needs, I... went online and bought my strawberries remotely. Fruit picking from April to October has always been something I've enjoyed about the area and knowing that that pastime was going to stay in the past, I pivoted -- as did the folks at Batey Farms. I've been north, south, west, and east in my search for fresh produce outside of Nashville. Surprising to me, I had yet to go to Batey Farms. I think I'd planned on going with a friend who lived in the area but we put it off thinking we had plenty of time to do it later. Oh, box of plagues and troubles that was opened lo so many years ago (at this point)... you never fail to disappoint and stress. So, I wanted strawberries. I wanted fresh strawberries. I didn't want to buy overpriced strawberries from the supermarket that were coated in pesticides. I didn't have a lot of choices. Many u-pick farms were shut down and discombobulated. Thankful that someone in the Batey family is a crafty zoomer (millennials are old/40s now; youth is new), they had a system in play. Go online. Pick the amount of berries you want. Pay. Arrange a pick-up time. Drive to the farm. Sit in queue. Verify your order with a number. Pop the trunk. Deliver berries. Leave. Granted, a lot of the fun of local produce is spending time outside and picking the best berries but some things can't be helped. I was just grateful that someone thought up a workable system. One caveat, though: the ordering system was/is a bit Mad Maxish. Berries sold out. Fast. Think of it as a berry version of trying to snag seats at the Bluebird. Don't wait until the last minute or think the first time out will satisfy your itch. Patience is definitely a virtue.; that and expert internet-fu. I ordered. I hit the road on a Sunday afternoon. I enjoyed a leisurely drive. I drove through a neighborhood. I arrived to orderly chaos. I gave my number. I popped the trunk. I got my berries. I left. Super efficient process. No (reasonable) complaints. I drove home and studied my berries. I had a fair amount of 'I would have picked these' berries so no (fair) complaints. There's nothing like the real thing but as we've learned -- and, are still learning -- to get through life one must pivot. Strawberries makes doing so all the sweeter. And, to be all the way truthful, if I could remotely pick my berries I think I might prefer this system. This year, we'll see if I can resume the hunt. If not, at least I know how to scratch my itch. Locally.

Came here with the family and picked strawberries. The staff was very helpful and nice. The prices…read moreare very reasonable, especially for the reality of knowing where they are coming from. I'd suggest anyone to come check it out!

Gentry's Farm is such a fun fall activity for the kids. We've visited a couple of times as a family…read moreand this year my daughter had a field trip here. All were great experiences. Parking is free in a grassy field. Depending on arrival time it may be a short walk to the entrance. They offer wagons to help get pumpkins to the car at the end. The field trip here exceeded my expectations. It was educational and fun for the kids. The kids arrived and had their sack lunches at the picnic tables. A farm guide led our group to the different areas. I loved that every area started as educational. It was the perfect amount of time to keep the interest of first graders. Then the kids would get to play and burn off energy for 10-15 minutes before the next section. We went on a wagon ride and the kids were able to pick pumpkins from a patch to take home. A highlight for my daughter was watching the cows eat pumpkins. I just loved how the farm structured the field trip. The farm is open to the public on weekends in September and October. Check their Instagram for the specific weekends and times. This is a family/kid centered fall activity. They have animals, mazes, playgrounds, and games spread out across the property. Come in walking shoes and spend a few hours playing with the kids. At the front of the property they have pumpkins of all sizes and colors. The pricing is reasonable on what they offer. A small concession stand offers water, soda, and packaged snacks. The only thing that would make the fall experience here more fun would be some fall foods. Maybe a collaboration or food trucks on site with donuts, coffee, or ciders. Admission is reasonably priced for all of the activities they offer. All activities offered are included in the admission fee. Seniors and kids under a certain age (I believe two years) are free. A trip to Gentry's Farm is a fall must do for our family.

Fun outdoor activities for the infant to maybe 7 year old age group. I had family in town and…read morewanted somewhere to tire out a 2 and 5 year old for at least half a day, and this fit the bill. Nashville has an incredibly low number of toddler friendly half and full day activities, and this is one of the rare ones that is incredibly toddler friendly, but not super far away. There's kind of a weirdly high amount of religious messaging everywhere, which made us kind of uncomfortable but the actual farm was awesome for the kids, so a bit of a double-edged sword. Free parking, free entry for seniors and under 2, and $13 per person for everyone else, so this is also one of the cheaper options in the area for an outing with kids. Located a 10 min drive outside of downtown Franklin, we were impressed by how well curated the 400-acre farm is for kids. There are a selection of caged farm animals (pigs, rabbits, cows, chickens, turkey, and pigeons) for kids to view and you can also see other animals like goats lounging in other fenced areas of the farm, and we even saw a turtle in the pond! There's a 4-acre corn maze for families, and older kids, and a hay bale maze for toddlers that were both quite fun. Theres some educational and fun troughs set up for wheat and corn (almost like a craft playpen of sorts) and some outdoor games scattered throughout the area (go fish, cornhole, tic tac toe boards, etc.). There's a tractor ride (free with your admission) that we really loved which takes you through some scenic spots on the farm where we got to see baby cows and a few historic buildings on the farm, dating back to even the late 1800s. There is a putt putt area we didn't check out, but it's an astounding amount of activities that could easily fill a day. They sell pumpkins for $8, but no options to pick your own here. (The pumpkins they have already picked are extremely picturesque. There are snacks (popcorn, drinks, etc) for purchase but you can also bring your own food (which we did) and there are picnic tables where you can have lunch. One drawback: no real restrooms. There are two areas of porta potties and hand sanitizer everywhere. They are some of the cleaner porta potties I have ever been to, but are still kinda gross to me. Overall, we really liked this spot if you can tolerate the bathroom situation and all the religious stuff everywhere. Open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (one of the only farms open on a Monday) primarily in September and October. Would do this again with my niece and nephew if they come next fall, but might get repetitive if you've been before recently.

Mooberry has GREAT coffee, as well as many other items and food available. Beef, pork, eggs,…read moretallow, honey, flour, sourdough starter. Organic soap, lotion, quilts and burp cloths, cloth diapers. The atmosphere is nice and the store is well laid-out. Staff is friendly and helpful. This store sources from local farms and does so without outrageously high prices. If you want high quality food at a good value this is a great place to stop!

First visit with Luke from RC Farms today at Del Webb. Great produce, great products, friendly…read moreservice, and great prices. Look forward to this season with RC Farms!!!

Paddle dog Unlike most of the reviews for Paddle Dog, I did…read morenot utilize any of the recreational items they provide. We went on a weeknight to enjoy the outside dining area and trivia. Parking is a small challenge but if you're not adverse to a short walk there are spots off the main roads close by. The setting is really lovely overlooking the lake at Westhaven. We arrived early but there honestly wasn't a huge crowd. If I could I would give their food operations 2.5. It is very pricey for what they provide. $8 for draft beers in plastic cups. The beer was cold and tasty so that's a plus. The hot dogs were extremely disappointing. I ordered the Westhaven which you would think would be a show stopper with the community name on it. For $9 you get a standard size hot dog. (You can get an idea of the size by its comparison to the 3 Jalapeño peppers and the excess bun length over dog length.) It came with a thin spread of cream cheese and honestly the smallest amount of chopped onions. It looked like the 11 pieces of diced onion had been meticulously spaced across the dog. Also be aware the dogs do not come with any sides, no chips or fries or even a pickle. The Chips would be an extra $2.95. Husband ordered the Polish Dog. It also came with a very lite portion of onions and we realized later that it didn't even have the peppers as promised in the menu. So it was a pretty sparse fare. Not sure we'd return for dining, maybe stick with renting paddle boards.

We came here on a lovely spring evening to play trivia. The scenery is the high point! I eat…read moregluten free, so I looked at the menu and ate before we arrived. Others had The Polish, The Westhaven, the burger, and the grilled cheese. The hot dogs were very sparingly topped, maybe 8 little pieces of chopped onion etc. The grilled cheese was pronounced good on sourdough. We will not return for trivia because there is no restroom. The trivia game lasts a good while and our only option for restroom required over half a mile round trip walk, hence missing a good bit of the game. Hopefully they do the adventure rentals better than they do food and restroom.

Buying a share from BBF was probably the best decision I made this past Spring. I was so excited to…read moredo it that I kept checking their website every day to find out when they were going to open the online payment option. My boyfriend and I went with the half-bushel for summer which we pick up every other week at the 12South Farmers Market. I love that they offer a payment plan, you commit to paying the whole price but they automatically deduct it from your bank account over a period of months to help split it up. We have not been disappointed with any delivery. The produce is ridiculously fresh and very clean. Another word that comes to mind is variety: kohlrabi, greens, beets, cauliflower, green beans, leaks, green onions, eggplants, kale, fresh herbs, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, rainbow chard, zucchini, hot peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, bok choy, lettuces, squash, garlic, and the best strawberries ever! We have friends who also get the 1/2 bushel on the opposite week to us and it's sooo much fun to compare and talk recipes. Our friends were able to go to the farm tour and said the farm itself is gorgeous. I guess they have a natural spring too which can make a big difference to how produce tastes, it's also all certified organic - Sweet! The family is very communicative via email about how things are going down on the farm, although this year has been a challenge for them since it's been so cool and wet, they let us know what's going on and they don't ever sound desperate or upset. That's what has been the most important thing to me, their honesty and communication. Some weeks our bushel is rather meek, but they make up for it the next week with extras. Their website is very descriptive and provides a lot of information about how CSAs work and how they run the farm. The older kids run the market table at 12South and they are sun kissed, beautiful and so friendly and welcoming. Seriously I feel like this families outlook, dedication, and warmth make the produce that much more wonderful! Can't wait to sign up for their Winter CSA soon!

good people! they've always welcomed me with open arms and hospitality. i couldn't ask for moreread more