It’s peak season for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and all things fall. Discover these local pumpkin patches and haunted attractions in and around Nashville! Image: Facebook / Nashville Fall Festival
The Nashville area offers no shortage of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and farm activities, so whether you’re making a quick pit stop for front porch decor or planning to make a day of it, this list has you covered. Thrill-seeking? You can find a roundup of haunted attractions at the bottom of the article. Prepare to be scared!
Neighborhood: Belle Meade
More Info: cheekwood.org
Pop by Cheekwood now through October 30 for a truly special experience. More than 75,000 pumpkins comprise an entire village for guests to explore, including three pumpkin houses, a scarecrow trail, and a beer garden. This year, enjoy Cheekwood’s fall edition of Thursday Night Out: Harvest Nights! The park will be open on Thursday evenings with live music, seasonal treats, and a new theme each week.
PinThe pumpkin houses at Cheekwood Harvest are a can’t-miss adventure. Image: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Nashville Fall Festival
Neighborhood: West Nashville
More Info: nashvillefallfestival.com
The fourth annual Nashville Fall Festival offers more than just a pumpkin patch. From opening day (September 26) through November 1, you can enjoy a corn maze, sunflower field, river walk, food trucks, and even helicopter and hot air balloon rides on select days. And it’s all set in a quaint West Nashville valley along the scenic South Harpeth River. Of course, it wouldn’t be Nashville without live music performances!
PinKick back with a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds of the season at the Nashville Fall Festival. Image: Nashville Fall Festival
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Honeysuckle Hill Farm
Neighborhood: Springfield
More Info: honeysucklehillfarm.com
Whether you want to get lost in the Nashville Country Music Corn Maze (fittingly shaped like Lainey Wilson’s face this season) or pick the perfect pumpkin, there are plenty of ways to spend the day at Honeysuckle Hill Farm.
PinWhat began as a young man’s dream of owning land and farming evolved into Middle Tennessee’s largest outdoor Halloween attraction. Talk about the best of both worlds! Four generations of Farmer Jeff’s family are pictured here, where it all started. Image: Mandy Chadwick
Gentry Farm
Neighborhood: FranklinMore Info: gentryfarm.com
There’s no charge to visit Gentry’s Pumpkin Patch. However, if you’re looking for a full day of fun, a ticket will give you access to corn mazes, wagon rides, tire swings, farm animals, and more! Enjoy fall at the farm through October 27.
PinThis working farm offers opportunities for hands-on learning and imaginative play. Visit this fall to create lasting memories with your loved ones. Image: Nathan Zucker
Lucky Ladd Farms
Neighborhood: EaglevilleMore Info: luckyladdfarms.com
With rave reviews like “Middle Tennessee’s Best Fall Festival” and “#1 Pumpkin Patch in the State,” Lucky Ladd is a must-visit this season. After pumpkin hunting, grab one of the many delicious fall treats available during the festival. Pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider donuts, anyone?
PinThis family-friendly farm offers activities for all ages. Mark your calendars and spend a day exploring at Lucky Ladd. Image: Nathaniel Boyd
Shuckle’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at Fiddle Dee Farms
Neighborhood: GreenbrierMore Info: shucklescornmaze.com
Shuckles promises fun for the whole family. Enjoy pumpkin bowling, get lost in the eight-acre corn maze, be mesmerized by a magic show, and more. Online tickets are required (and well worth it), since walk-ups aren’t guaranteed entry.
PinIt may take some practice before you get a ‘strike’ in pumpkin bowling. Image: Craig Pulley
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Walden Farm
Neighborhood: SmyrnaMore Info: waldenpumpkinfarm.com
This family-run farm opens to the public every fall, charming visitors with its gourd-geous pumpkins. You can browse the pumpkin patch at no cost. Additional experiences, such as the pumpkin train, Country Store, and animal barn, are available for a fee.
Bottom View Farm
Neighborhood: PortlandMore Info: bottomviewtn.com
Pickings are anything but slim at Bottom View Farm. Visit the fall festival from September 26 through October 31 for hayrides, a ball pit silo, farm animals, and plenty of pumpkins. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the special Apple Cider Craft Fair on October 18 and 19.
PinTake home fresh produce to complement your pumpkin-inspired dishes. Apple cider, anyone? Image: Facebook
Keller’s Corny Country
Neighborhood: DicksonMore Info: kellerscornycountry.com
Check out this spot on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October. Buy tickets for single-day admission or a “Pumpkin Pass” to enjoy the fall fun all month long! In addition to an impressive pumpkin selection, you’ll also find concessions and activities like zip lines, barrel trains, and wagon rides.
PinGive ’em pumpkin to talk about when you get yours at Keller’s Corny Country! Image: Keller’s Farm
Flying Ghost Pumpkin Patch
Neighborhood: West NashvilleMore Info: Facebook
It’s not every day you get to stop at the pumpkin patch on your way to Target and Trader Joe’s. Pull off on White Bridge Road and discover this gem, complete with pumpkin bowling and photo ops. This patch is pet-friendly and free to enter!
PinMum’s the word. Image: Flying Ghost Pumpkin Patch
The Wilson Family Farm
Neighborhood: College GroveMore Info: thewilsonfamilyfarm.com
Ace and Lynn Wilson welcome visitors to their family farm for pumpkin picking, sunflower strolls, and even a turn at the farm’s slingshot! The farm is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 20 through October. Head over and say hello to the Wilsons; tickets are available onsite or online.
HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS
Nashville Nightmare
Neighborhood: MadisonMore Info: nashvillenightmare.com
Voted one of the ‘Top 5 Most Terrifying Haunted Houses in the USA’ by USA Today, this attraction promises a scary good time right here in Middle Tennessee. Experience multiple haunted houses, mazes, games, and bars with themed menus — on select nights, now through November 9.
Ghost Tours at Andrew Jackon’s Hermitage
Neighborhood: HermitageMore Info: thehermitage.com
On featured evenings through October 31, you can take a haunted tour of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. Explore the mansion, grounds, and cemetery by lantern light. Tickets start at $60.
Dead Land Haunted Woods
Neighborhood: LebanonMore Info: deadlandwoods.com
Dead Land is open on Fridays and Saturdays from September 19 through November 1, and it’s home to three self-guided haunted attractions: CarnEvil, The Portal, and The Lodge. You can also enjoy concessions, a bonfire, and plenty of add-ons to customize your experience.
Devil’s Dungeon Haunted House
Neighborhood: East NashvilleMore Info: slashvillehaunts.com
This Nashville staple by Slashville Haunts is one of the area’s longest-running haunted attractions. Open September 26 through November 1, it books up quickly. Be sure to snag tickets before they’re gone!
Millers Thrillers
Neighborhood: ColumbiaMore Info: millersthrillers.net
Millers Thrillers has two bone-chilling attractions: a Zombie Paintball Hayride and a stroll through the Haunted Woods. Pick your poison on select Fridays and Saturdays now through October 31.
Terror Trail Haunted Hayride
Neighborhood: GoodlettsvilleMore Info: terrortrailhauntedhayride.com
Nashville’s most thrilling hayride takes brave souls on a fog-drenched adventure full of spooky surprises. This haunted attraction is open on select dates in October, with tickets starting at $39.
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Originally from Lakeland, FL, Addy Crosby is a Florida State University alumna (Go Noles!) who now resides in Nashville, TN. When she’s not writing for StyleBlueprint, Addy loves being outdoors and spending time with friends. She also regularly writes for the Development & Alumni Relations department at Vanderbilt University.
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