3 of the Most Beautiful Tulip Farms near Chattanooga (U-Pick!)
🌷 Looking for the best tulip farms near Chattanooga? I’ve got you covered! In this list are 3 of the most beautiful tulip farms within an hour of downtown Chattanooga. Best of all, these are “u-pick” farms. This means you can pick your own tulips to take home with you!
Personally, I’ve been to each of the tulip farms listed on this page. Each one has its own beauty and unique offerings. Read below to find out all the details for visiting!
IMPORTANT: Tulip season is VERYYY short! Most of these fields will only bloom for 2 to 3 weeks after their initial opening dates (or even sooner). On top of that, tulips are highly temperature sensitive. Weather conditions can lengthen or shorten the season.
Before heading out, pay attention to each farms’ social media posts for updates! Opening dates and times are subject to change on the fly. I linked all of the farm’s social media pages below.
Aubie Smith Farms – Tulip Farm in Ooltewah, TN
🚗 Aubie Smith Farms – Ooltewah, TN – 30 minutes from downtown Chattanooga
🌷 Closest tulip farm to Chattanooga | Great for families | Mountain View
What to Expect
Aubie Smith Farms is one of my favorite tulip farms near Chattanooga. 2026 will be their 3rd season offering tulip picking for the community. This year, they have 150,000 hand-planted tulips! This is more than double what they had last year. It is truly stunning and their best field yet!
Upon arrival, you’ll pay an admission fee (see below for cost). Then, you’ll pick out a basket and grab scissors to start your search for the perfect tulips.
After you’re done frolicking through the fields & picking your flowers, you’ll take your bouquet to their wrapping station. There, your tulips will be bundled by farm staff and wrapped to take home.
Highlights of the farm experience include a display of Dutch history & fun facts, a brand new tractor themed playground, a fun slide, and a corn bin for kids to play in. Food trucks and local vendors will be there on the weekends as well!
You can capture beautiful photo opportunities among the tulip rows with White Oak Mountain as your backdrop. Pro tip: get low to frame your photos up close with the tulip rows in the foreground.
I love the vibrant, colorful variety of tulips they have here. Plus, the owners are the nicest people and work so hard to provide a wholesome experience for everyone to enjoy 🙂
Some of their add-on experiences include gem mining, cow feeding, a barrel train, and paintball gallery. This is definitely the best farm for activities for kids!
You can get tickets ahead of time online here: Aubie Smith Farms Tulip Season Tickets
*This farm was previously called Ooltewah Tulips, or you may know also know it as Smith-Perry Berries. They are the same farm that does strawberries, sunflowers, and pumpkins in other seasons.
Hours & Location
📍Where is Aubie Smith Farms located? Their address is:
9626 Ooltewah Georgetown Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363
🗓️ When is Aubie Smith Farms’ open for tulip picking?
Originally, they announced their opening weekend for March 14th, 2026. Due to weather, they actually opened a few days prior. They already have tulips coming up fast! I’d say their season may close before the end of March. Go ASAP for the best blooms!
*2026 SEASON UPDATE: LAST DAY FOR TULIPS – Sunday March 29th*
🕘 Aubie Smith Farm is open daily from 9:00am – 6:00pm EST (Weather permitting)
*They may extend hours to sunset some nights.
Cost
🎟️ Is there an admission fee or cost to pick tulips?
– Yes, their admission is $5 per person for ages 3 & up (children 2 & under are free).
– The tulips are $2/stem + bouquet wrapping is included 💐
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be any vendors there?
Yes, on the weekends they will have various vendors! You can get a unique dining experience from Countryside Cafe, featuring themed menu items & exclusive on-farm seating. I highly recommend to check their Facebook page for daily food and vendor information.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
Leashed pets are allowed at Aubie Smith Farms.
📷 Is there an extra fee to have professional photoshoot?
They do not charge an additional photography fee beyond the regular farm admission. That said, if you’re interested in scheduling photography sessions outside of their normal business hours, you can contact them for details about private access options.
Check the latest updates on their Facebook page here: Aubie Smith Farms on Facebook
Lorenzen Farm – Tulip Farm in Dayton, TN
🚗 Lorenzen Farm – Dayton, TN – 50 minutes from Chattanooga
🌷 Largest field | Great for photography | Drink vendor (Cheiman Tea)
What to Expect
Lorenzen Farm is located in Dayton, TN, which is about a 50 minute drive north from downtown Chattanooga. This is the largest and longest running tulip field in the area!
Discover their biggest flower field yet in their 6th year of growing tulips for the public to enjoy. They’ve planted over 240,000 tulips for the 2026 season. That’s a lot of tulips!
I highly recommend this farm for the peaceful atmosphere and photography opportunities. You’ll have lots of space to spread out and enjoy yourself. They provide everything you need for picking flowers, so you can simply arrive and enjoy the fields.
Another thing I love about Lorenzen Farm is that they use sustainable agriculture practices. This includes crop rotation, cover cropping and composting to keep the soil healthy. As a small family-run farm, most of their planting is done by hand.
They do not use herbicides or pesticides, but instead rely on beneficial bugs, cover cropping, and natural weed control.
Hours & Location
📍 Where is Lorenzen Farm located? Their address is:
1374 New Bethel Road, Dayton, TN 37321
🗓️ When is Lorenzen Farm open for tulip picking?
They announced their opening weekend for March 14th, 2026. However, they opened a few days earlier due to warm weather. Tulip season is really quick, so be sure to get there soon for the best blooms.
*2026 SEASON UPDATE: LAST WEEK FOR TULIPS – Week of March 30th*
🕘 Lorenzen Farm will be open Monday thru Saturday 10:00am to 7:00pm EST and Sundays from 12:00pm to 7:00pm EST. They are open rain or shine!
Cost
🎟️ Is there an admission fee or cost to pick tulips?
– Yes, there is a $7 per person admission fee (children 5 & under are free).
– The tulips are $2/stem or a dozen for $20. Bouquet wrapping is included!
Payment tip from their website: “Cash is preferred, but we also accept cards & Venmo.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be any vendors there?
A favorite Chattanooga Coffee truck, Cheiman Tea, will be on site with specialty drinks and pastries. I got their lemonade last year, and it was SO GOOD!
The folks that run the truck are a small family-owned business. You can also find them at the Chattanooga Market on Sundays, and they sell their products around town.
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
Leashed (well-behaved) dogs are welcome at Lorenzen Farm!
📷 Is there an extra fee to have professional photoshoot?
Lorenzen Farm welcomes professional photographers with no additional cost for photography – just the paid admission. Per their website: A “golden hour” pass is available (7pm-8pm) for $50 (still requires admission fee). No advance booking is necessary.
Is Lorenzen Farm good for kids?
Yes! They have a children’s area in the flower field, along with seating for parents to relax, enjoy the flowers, and keep a close watch on their kids nearby.
Check the latest updates on their Facebook page here: Lorenzen Farm on Facebook
Sanctuary Ridge Farm – Tulip Farm in Decatur, TN
🚗 Sanctuary Ridge Farm – Decatur, TN – 55 minutes from downtown Chattanooga
🌷 Smaller, neighborhood farm | Valley view
What to Expect
Sanctuary Ridge Farm will have a beautiful display of over 50,000 tulips on their small farm overlooking the Cumberland Plateau. The view is amazing!
This year, they expanded their tulip fields for an even more spectacular tulip field. Additionally, over 200,000 poppy seeds will be on display. They provide scissors and baskets to gather your flowers. Like the other farms, they also provide bouquet wrapping at checkout.
Hours & Location
📍Where is Sanctuary Ridge Farm located? Their address is:
1917 Armstrong Ferry Road, Decatur, TN 37322
Tip for arrival from their website: “We share a one lane driveway with other families, so please drive slow and yield to outbound traffic. We are at the end of the driveway, so just keep driving and you can’t miss us!”
🗓️When is Sanctuary Ridge Farm open for tulip picking?
They announced their opening weekend for Saturday, March 28th. However, they may open earlier due to warm weather. Check their Facebook page for the latest updates before heading out!
🕘 Sanctuary Ridge Farm will be open Saturdays only from 9:00am – 5:00pm EST.
*2026 SEASON UPDATE: LAST WEEK FOR TULIPS – Week of April 6th*
Cost
🎟️ Is there an admission fee or cost to pick tulips?
– Yes, there is a $5 per person admission fee, and children under 10 years old are free.
– The tulips are $1.50 per stem or one dozen for $18. Bouquet wrapping is included!
– They accept cash, card, and Venmo, but there is an additional fee for cards so be aware of that.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are dogs allowed?
Unfortunately, NO dogs are allowed at this farm. Their website states no exceptions.
Check the latest updates on their Facebook page here: Sanctuary Ridge Farm on Facebook
📌 Tips for visiting Tulip Farms near Chattanooga:
– Tulips are very thirsty flowers. Consider bringing a container (vase, cup or bucket) with water for your ride home. If your tulips are looking sad before you get home, they will perk up once they get in water!
– On the same note, you can bring bags or boxes to help keep bouquets upright in your vehicle. Honestly, the last thing you want is to spend all that time picking beautiful flowers, then have them all over your floorboards!
– Generally, weekdays are much less crowded than weekends.
– Unfortunately, all of the farms shown here are not wheelchair accessible. This is due to uneven dirt fields and muddy areas if it rains.
– For picking, select tulips in the tight bud stage, where color is a little visible but the flower is not fully open. These will last much longer in your vase.
– Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes or rain boots for flower picking. Tulip fields can be muddy, especially after rain.
Whether you’re looking for a spring break outing, a fun date day, or just an excuse to fill your home with fresh flowers, these tulip farms near Chattanooga are absolutely worth the trip! Each one has its own unique features. Honestly, I’d recommend visiting all three if you have the time (you can never have too many flowers, right?)
Just remember, tulip season is short! Once they’re gone, they’re gone until next year. <3 Now go support your local flower farmers!
Looking for more things to do this spring near Chattanooga? Try these!
– Experience Chattanooga for guided hiking tours with transportation and professional photography to the area’s best waterfalls and beautiful mountain views.
– Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm for fresh coffee and feeding 8 adorable alpacas.
– The Sealight Festival for walking around the Sculpture Fields with glowing hand-crafted displays at night.
