We love going to his farm. My granddaughter enjoys the swing. It's such a beautiful place. Dan and…read morehis granddaughter run it. We're are grateful we came across the farm on Facebook. His produce and plants are always the best I've had in a long time. I would recommend Ailor Farm to everyone. Stop by and you will see what I'm talking about. Enjoy your day.

Just found out about this place this year! The owners are friendly, and it's pretty straight…read moreforward- go up to the house, get some baskets for everyone who wants one, and get to picking! Bring your baskets back to weigh & pay when you're done. The ripe blackberries are usually gone by midday, but there are plenty of blueberry bushes to wander through & pick from on the days they're open. They don't spray their bushes with anything, and the blueberries are delicious! It can get pretty hot in the middle of the day, so most people go in the morning or evening, though many of the bushes are tall & thick enough that you can find some shaded areas to pick in if you want.

Found this little country store while in the area. Was looking for "something off the beaten path"…read moreto eat and got it. Was honestly a bit skeptical at first because this place doesn't have good signage at the road, so I thought maybe I was trespassing. I was wrong. A friendly woman greeted us upon entering and showed us what was available for the day. Very few choices, but I didn't mind what felt like a home cooked meal. I had the meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes and green beans. Absolutely delicious. The chickens running around outside and the cute farm cat were entertaining. And I was able to pick up Cruze Farm milk too! Yes, please! Glad I gave this place a chance. The reviews speak for themselves.

Cruze Country Store is a small country store in Strawberry Plains. It has a variety of meats,…read morejams/jellies/honey, and other items in the store. They also serve food! I will have to order a plate the next time I'm in the area because their mac & cheese looked delicious! I purchased beef skirt and jalapeño sausage. I made fajitas with the beef skirt and the meat was of excellent quality! I will be visiting them again to purchase more meat. Everyone working was polite and greeted me with a smile. And, even suggested ways to cook the beef skirt.

This is a special fall attraction for the family. The maze is awesome. We were there in the…read moreafternoon, but they have evening hours where you can do the maze with a flashlight. As great as the maze was the, the younger kids had more fun on the in ground trampoline, petting zoo, sitting on the tractors for pictures, the really cool rustic playground, ect. The kids will not run out of things to do. You can purchase simple lunches like hotdogs and burgers but they have outdoor grills so you can bring you own food. The people around us were roasting smores. The vibe was so upbeat and easy going. It is worth a drive from the tourist areas. There is everything down home and nothing commercial, as grand as it is. For $11. each, the kids can do anything they want, as long as they want and pick their own pumpkin. Getting close to Halloween, the pumpkins were a little picked over. But, this place is awesome. No price gouging. It is about 15 minutes from the heart of Pigeon Forge where Magic Quest is. Their facebook page gives more information than their website, along with pictures and videos: https://www.facebook.com/ballingerfarm/ It may be better to call ahead. We were prepared but didn't know they were only accepting cash and check at the time. It sounded like a temporary thing. Luckily, we had money on us. It could have been a bummer for those who didn't know. But, overall, there are not enough nice things to say about Ballinger Farm Corn Maze.

I don't go lower than 3 stars often but this is one of those times…read more We were hanging in Knoxville doing a few things before heading to our cabin. We checked out the museum, a food spot, a few spots around town, and this (garden)? They have a ton of space and there is a thoughtful layout. The trail to walk through a forest area is probably the best thing about the place. Worth a stop? Maybe, but realize that this botanical gardens has a long way to go before it's ready for primetime. Being a smaller market, I assume it's a funding issue. There were some workers/volunteers there trying to make the place alluring and presentable. This will be an asset to Knoxville as/if it gets built out with a clear vision.

It would be a nice place to take a walk, bring your dog, maybe have a picnic, It may not be…read moreexactly what you are expecting if you have been to other botanical gardens. It's free, which is a rarity these days, so that's a good thing!

I stopped here as I had some time before meeting family at where we were staying. Cute winery and…read morethe tasting was less than $10 (including a glass). I do wish there was more information on the tasting sheet about what grapes were used in each of the wines or at least some tasting notes. The ladies working were nice but they just poured the wine and gave me the name of it. I would have liked to know just a bit more. I did end up having a glass of wine and I also bought a bottle and some cheese to take home.

Their manager, Amber, is fabulous! I highly recommend you to stop by their seasonal pumpkin wine…read moreand orange honey apple cider!!! It's fabulous and their meat/cheese choices are a thumb up! You will not be dispoannted by their services. It was a nice ladies day out and just recharge ourselves. Check this place out!

I got here at 5:15pm but the owners were so accommodating. The dogs acted as greeters, which I…read moreloved. The view is beautiful, even on a cloudy day. I really enjoyed learning the history of the area and the winery. My favorite was the muscadine and the Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet that I purchased was aged in Appalachian oak, which I had never heard of. They gave me great recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the area. I would absolutely stop by here again.

This is a Beautiful Winery. We enjoy the beauty and tasty wines .The owners are friendly and really…read moremake it an inviting place to be.

This is a beautiful public park in East Knoxville that my better half and I just discovered. It is…read morehome to the Tennessee Valley Fair and hosts dozens of expositions yearly. This time of year is especially beautiful with the holiday light show that you can drive through. The light show is open nightly until 10pm to drive through and enjoy the display of holiday lights. I especially liked going to visit the beautifully decked out tree in the park's gazebo. Know Before you go: * There are picnic tables, benches, and public restrooms * Dogs are allowed *Ample free parking *Fishing is allowed at Chilhowee Park, but you will need a valid Tennessee fishing for ages 13+