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Tennessee is home to approximately 7,000 Amish residents, a number that has grown substantially since the mid-20th century. The most significant settlement is in Ethridge (Lawrence County), founded in 1944 and recognized as one of the oldest Amish communities in the South. This community's longevity makes it historically notable — Amish settlement in Tennessee predates many of the better-known Midwestern expansions, and the Lawrence County community has maintained its Old Order practices across multiple generations despite the challenges of farming in a warmer climate.

Beyond Ethridge, communities exist near Limestone and Chuckey in Greene County in the northeastern part of the state, near Lobelville in Perry County, and near Monterey in Putnam County on the Cumberland Plateau.

Communities & Character

The Ethridge community in Lawrence County is by far the most visited Amish destination in Tennessee. Centered on the rural routes surrounding the small town of Ethridge, the community is known for its roadside stands selling quilts, baked goods, produce, and crafts. Visitors can drive a self-guided loop along the county roads where Amish farms and businesses are clearly visible from the road.

Lobelville in Perry County has a smaller but active community known for furniture and plain goods. The Perry County setting — rural river-bottom farmland — is particularly scenic. Monterey in Putnam County sits on the Cumberland Plateau and has produced a community of skilled woodworkers whose furniture is sold both locally and through dealers in other states.

What Tennessee is Known For

  • ✓ Hand-stitched quilts (Ethridge community is particularly well-known)
  • ✓ Fresh-baked pies, biscuits, and sweet breads
  • ✓ Sorghum molasses and cane syrup
  • ✓ Seasonal produce including sweet corn, tomatoes, and okra
  • ✓ Hardwood furniture and custom cabinetry
  • ✓ Jams, jellies, and home-canned vegetables
  • ✓ Woven baskets and brooms
  • ✓ Handmade candles and beeswax products

Best Time to Visit

Spring (April through June) and fall (September through November) are the best times to visit Tennessee Amish communities. Summer heat in Lawrence County can be intense, limiting how long visitors want to spend outdoors browsing roadside stands. The spring growing season brings fresh produce and high energy to the community's markets, while fall is ideal for canned goods, sorghum, and late-harvest vegetables. Avoid Sundays entirely, as all businesses are closed.

Travel Tips

  • Ethridge is about 80 miles southwest of Nashville via US-412 — the drive takes roughly 90 minutes and passes through scenic Middle Tennessee farmland.
  • A self-guided buggy-route map for the Ethridge area is sometimes available at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce; the route covers the main concentration of roadside stands and shops.
  • Bring cash and small bills — no Amish shop in Tennessee accepts cards, and roadside stands rarely have change for large bills.
  • Photography restrictions in Ethridge are strictly observed — do not photograph Amish individuals or homes, and ask permission before photographing shops or products.

Cultural & Etiquette Notes

The Tennessee Amish, particularly in Ethridge, are among the more conservative Old Order communities in the United States. The Lawrence County settlement has resisted some of the adaptations seen in more northern communities. Visitors are welcome as buyers but not as spectators; treating shops as commerce rather than as cultural exhibitions is important.

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Where locals shop

Ethridge

The largest clusters are around Ethridge, Belvidere, Bulls Gap with 2 listings.

Standout experiences

General Market

9 shops specialise in general market, alongside bulk foods store, farm market.

Trip timing

Year-round access

Most stores welcome visitors year-round, so you can plan a relaxed itinerary in any season.

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General Market (9) Bulk Foods Store (1) Farm Market (1) Furniture Store (1) Specialty Store (1)

Top towns to explore

Signature finds

  • peanut butter
  • bulk foods
  • fresh baked goods
  • tomatoes
  • strawberries
  • peaches
🎁 Specialty Store

Swiss Pantry

7970 David Crocket Hwy, Belvidere, TN

A selection of products including Amish peanut butter.

peanut butter
(931) 962-0567
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🏪 General Market

Nolensville Feed Mill llc, Amish Country Market

7280 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN

Carries Amish and Mennonite products such as Amish fresh baked goods, tomatoes, strawberries, peaches, watermelons, onions, peppers and much more. In the fall season pumpkins, mums and gourds available.

fresh baked goods tomatoes strawberries peaches +6 more
(615) 776-4252
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🪑 Furniture Store

Country View Market

3368 Tennessee 48, Charlotte, TN

Amish handcrafted furniture, gifts, homemade food including jams, jellies, canned goods and much more.

handcrafted furniture gifts jams jellies +1 more
(615) 789-5000
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Travel tips for Tennessee

  • Plan a loop through Ethridge, Belvidere, Bulls Gap to experience different Amish communities without backtracking.
  • Pair a morning stop at a general market with an afternoon visit to bulk foods store and farm market for souvenirs and pantry staples.
  • Bring cash and a cooler - many Amish merchants prefer simple payments and fresh goods travel best when kept chilled.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Amish country in Tennessee?

The main Amish country in Tennessee is centered on Ethridge in Lawrence County, about 80 miles southwest of Nashville. This is the largest and most established Amish community in the state, founded in 1944, with roadside stands and shops along the county roads surrounding Ethridge. Other significant communities are located near Limestone and Chuckey in Greene County, Lobelville in Perry County, and Monterey in Putnam County.

What is the Amish community in Ethridge Tennessee like?

The Ethridge community in Lawrence County is one of the oldest Amish settlements in the South, founded in 1944, and has grown to several hundred families practicing Old Order Amish traditions. The community is conservative — horse-and-buggy transportation, no grid electricity, plain dress, and limited engagement with outside technology. Businesses are distributed along rural routes outside of Ethridge and include quilt stands, bakeries, bulk food operations, produce stands, and furniture shops.

Are there Amish stores near Nashville Tennessee?

The closest significant Amish community to Nashville is Ethridge in Lawrence County, approximately 80 miles southwest of the city — about a 90-minute drive via US-412 West. There are no Amish settlements in the Nashville metro area itself. Ethridge is the most practical day-trip destination for Nashville residents looking for Amish-made furniture, quilts, baked goods, and bulk foods.

What is unique about Tennessee Amish communities?

Tennessee Amish communities are distinctive for several reasons. Ethridge (1944) is one of the oldest Amish settlements in the entire South, predating the post-1960s expansion that created many better-known communities in other states. Tennessee's climate — hot, humid summers and mild winters — is dramatically different from the northern states where Amish culture originated, requiring adaptation in farming practices while maintaining traditional lifestyles.