Ritter Farms - a downhome place
By Stephanie Edwards
History buffs, shop-a-holics music lovers and fresh farm
vegetable lovers will all find something of interest at Ritter Farms.
The Grainger County farm sits on land where part of Tennessee’s largest and most famous Civil War battle — the Battle of Bean’s Station — took place in December of 1863.
Ritter Farms is best known for its great-tasting Grainger County tomatoes.
The Ritters regularly host agritourism events such as live country and bluegrass concerts and seasonal festivals on the farm.
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Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is dedicated to Sequoyah, creator of the Cherokee Syllabary. Born George Gist, Sequoyah was born circa 1776 in the Cherokee town of Tuskegee, near modern day Vonore, Tenn. In addition to giving the Cherokee people the gift of a written language; he was a father, soldier, silversmith, blacksmith and statesman.
Pet, feed and ride nature’s creatures
When the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are too much for you and your family, slow down and step into nature’s den at the Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo. The barnyard setting among the mountains invites guests to relax and enjoy the rare opportunity to mingle with some of nature’s most gentle creatures.
