3 Best Pumpkin Patches To Pick Your Own Pumpkin in Tennessee
Jump to: 1. Paradise Acres 2. Head's Farm 3. McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun
The 3 best places to pick your own pumpkin in Tennessee are Paradise Acres, Head's Farm and McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun — farms tagged for true u-pick, where you cut a pumpkin straight from the vine instead of choosing from a pile by the barn. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about visiting. See every pumpkin patch we track in Tennessee, or browse u-pick farms in every state on our U-Pick Pumpkin Patches near me page.
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Paradise Acres
Paradise Acres in Johnson City takes the top spot, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 555 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and kids play area.
4946 N Roan St, 37615
U-pick pumpkinsKids play areaParadise Acres is ranked #1 on this list, located at 4946 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN, 37615. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 555 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Johnson City. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins and kids play area, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Paradise Acres yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Mini-golf and laser tag venue, plus pumpkin picking, a drive-in theater, a playground and ice cream." Paradise Acres is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Based on its public listing, Paradise Acres is typically open Monday 10AM-10PM, Tuesday 10AM-10PM, Wednesday 10AM-10PM, Thursday 10AM-10PM, Friday 10AM-11PM, Saturday 10AM-11PM, Sunday 2-10PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Paradise Acres either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts checks, credit cards, debit cards and nfc mobile payments, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Paradise Acres can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Paradise Acres sits, near Johnson City, TN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Paradise Acres's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Head's Farm
Head's Farm, out in Cedar Hill, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 108 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and farm store.
3422 Kinneys Rd, 37032
U-pick pumpkinsFarm storeHead's Farm is ranked #2 on this list, located at 3422 Kinneys Rd, Cedar Hill, TN, 37032. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 108 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Cedar Hill. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Head's Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Head's Farm is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Based on its public listing, Head's Farm is typically open Tuesday 9AM-6PM, Wednesday 9AM-6PM, Thursday 9AM-6PM, Friday 9AM-6PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 12-5PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Head's Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts snap/ebt, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Head's Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Head's Farm sits, near Cedar Hill, TN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Head's Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun
McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun near Sparta rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 299 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and u-pick pumpkins.
2857 Old Kentucky Rd, 38583
Corn mazeU-pick pumpkinsPetting zooFarm storeMcCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun is ranked #3 on this list, located at 2857 Old Kentucky Rd, Sparta, TN, 38583. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 299 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Sparta. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, u-pick pumpkins, petting zoo and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Farmers' market with strawberries, pumpkins, a petting zoo, and playground, and a corn maze." McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun sits, near Sparta, TN, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Paradise Acres is our top pick for picking your own pumpkin in Tennessee, rated 4.7 out of 5, with Head's Farm and McCulley's Amazin' Acres of Fun rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and hours, admission and what's actually running on a given day can vary week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly, and ask specifically whether the field is still open for cutting, before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Tennessee or browse u-pick pumpkin patches near you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin in Tennessee?
Based on rating and review volume, Paradise Acres ranks first among the u-pick pumpkin patches we track in Tennessee, with a 4.7-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its <a href="/tennessee/johnson-city/paradise-acres/">full listing</a> for hours and directions.
What does "u-pick" actually mean at a pumpkin patch?
True u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself, rather than choosing from a pile of pumpkins trucked in and arranged near the barn. Both are common — if cutting from the vine matters to you, call ahead and ask whether the field is still open, especially late in the season.
When is u-pick season in Tennessee?
Most u-pick fields open alongside the rest of the pumpkin season, roughly mid-to-late September through the first days of November, and smaller growers can pick out and switch to a pre-picked pile before the season officially ends. Check the listings above or call ahead to confirm the field is still open.
What should I bring to pick my own pumpkin?
Gloves and, ideally, your own shears — pumpkin vines are prickly, and a cleanly cut stem two to four inches long keeps a pumpkin fresh far longer than one twisted off by hand. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy, since fields are working farmland, not paved lots.
Are these u-pick patches good for young kids?
It depends on the farm and how far the field is from parking. Check the individual listing pages above for feature tags like a petting zoo or kids' play area, and call ahead if you're planning around young children or strollers.