Where to See Highland Cows in Tennessee: Farm Visits, Experiences & Stays
There’s usually one thing people want to know when they discover our Scottish Highland cattle: “Can we come meet them?”
At Little Tail Farms, the answer is yes, with a reservation. And we’re certainly not the only farm offering that experience.
Across Tennessee, you’ll find farms welcoming visitors for Highland cow encounters, guided tours, and overnight stays. Each farm does things a little differently. Some focus on a short visit with the cows, others combine animals with classes or seasonal events, and some give you a place to stay for the weekend.
Here are several places to start, plus two options just across the Georgia line for visitors exploring the Chattanooga area.
Highland cows near Chattanooga
Little Tail Farms | Dunlap, Tennessee
Our small heritage farm is on Cagle Mountain, on the Cumberland Plateau near Dunlap. Highlands are a big part of life here, alongside the other animals that call the farm home.
If the Highlands are the reason for your visit, Meet the Highlands is our private, one-hour experience for two. We ride the Ranger to visit both Highland herds, offer farm-provided treats from outside the fence, and leave time for photos and questions.
Want to meet more of the farm? Our private farm tours offer a two-hour guided visit. Public Saturday Farm Tours run seasonally from March through October. Advance reservations are required.
Our Highland interactions take place at the fence line. Guests do not enter the cattle pastures, and we let the animals set the pace.
You can also make a weekend of it. The Highland Cottage sleeps two beside the Highland pasture, while the Farmstay Apartment has room for up to six.
Mill Creek Farms | Cookeville, Tennessee
Mill Creek Farms offers educational Highland cattle visits in Cookeville. Its published farm-visit description includes feeding, brushing, photos, and learning about the breed with the owners.
The farm also lists themed events, including painting and other creative activities paired with time around the cows. Tickets are required for every visit, so check the calendar for the experience that fits your trip.
Highland cow experiences in Middle Tennessee
Highland Homestead | Mount Pleasant, Tennessee
Highland Homestead offers a 30-minute cow experience with treats and photos, along with other bookable visits. Its experience page also describes date nights, family specials, and ladies’ nights.
This is an option to explore if you want a shorter cow-focused visit or an outing built around a particular occasion. Check the booking page for the sessions available on your dates.
True South Farm | Columbia area, Tennessee
True South Farm combines farm hospitality, accommodations, and events south of Nashville. Its farm page invites visitors to email about Highland cow experiences on select dates and times.
Arrange your visit directly before making travel plans. Property access is limited to registered guests, so this is a planned visit rather than a drop-in stop.
Highland cows in East Tennessee
Cedar Pond Farms | New Market, Tennessee
Cedar Pond Farms offers several Highland cow experiences near Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains. Its published options include a self-guided visit and guided experiences with feeding, brushing, and information about the cattle.
The farm also offers other activities and overnight accommodations. Read the individual experience descriptions carefully so you book the level of guidance and interaction you want. Advance online booking is required; the farm does not accept drop-ins.
Elm Hollow Highlands | Treadway, Tennessee
Elm Hollow Farm breeds registered Highland cattle and offers tours by appointment. Visits can suit people who simply want to learn about Highlands, as well as those considering raising cattle themselves.
Contact the farm to arrange a visit and discuss your interests. Its tour page sets specific footwear, sanitation, and age rules for pasture access. Review those requirements before booking, particularly if children will be coming along.
Two more options across the Georgia line
These farms are in northwest Georgia, not Tennessee, but are worth considering when planning a Chattanooga-area trip.
Hixson Farms | Chickamauga, Georgia
Hixson Farms welcomes visitors for scheduled farm experiences with Highlands and other animals, including donkeys, goats, and miniature horses. Its visitor page describes private or small-group visits, and the farm also maintains an events calendar.
Blessing Creek Farms | LaFayette, Georgia
Blessing Creek Farms offers a Highland cow farm experience near Chattanooga. Check its website or contact the farm directly for the current visit options, interaction details, and booking arrangements before traveling.
A few things to check before you book
What does the visit include? Viewing cattle, fence-line feeding, brushing, and pasture access are different experiences. Follow the rules of the farm you visit.
Do you need a reservation? Arrange your visit ahead of time. A farm with cattle is not automatically open to visitors.
Are there age or access requirements? Ask about walking surfaces, stairs, mobility needs, and rules for children.
What should you wear? Ask the farm about footwear and prepare for the weather. Some farms have specific sanitation requirements.
Can you bring food or pets? Check first. At Little Tail Farms, we provide the animal treats and ask guests not to bring outside food for the animals.
Which time zone applies? Check the time zone on your booking confirmation, especially when traveling between Chattanooga and the Cumberland Plateau.
Animals have their own routines, and visits may change with weather, farm work, or the needs of the herd. A little planning helps everyone have a better day, cows included.
Come meet our Highlands
If your travels bring you to Cagle Mountain, we’d love to welcome you to Little Tail Farms. Come for a guided visit, or stay a few nights and enjoy more time on the farm.
