Farm Projects
How to Build an Affordable Pig Shed
A simple pig shelter can provide shade, rain protection, and wind protection without requiring an expensive barn.
Farm Projects
A simple pig shelter can provide shade, rain protection, and wind protection without requiring an expensive barn.
Appalachian History
Appalachian farming developed around small family farms, livestock, gardens, woodland resources, and the challenges of mountain terrain.
Appalachian History
Cosby, Tennessee has a long Appalachian history shaped by mountain farming, timber, family homesteads, and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Chickens
Australorp chickens are known for strong egg production, calm behavior, and adaptability on small farms.
Chickens
Buff Orpington chickens are calm, productive, and well suited to small farms and family homesteads.
Pigs
Kunekune pigs are small, friendly, pasture-oriented pigs that can be a good fit for smaller homesteads.
Learn more about visiting Smoky Mountain Acres in Cosby, Tennessee, our private farm tours, family activities, and the animals and farm products we offer.
Smoky Mountain Acres is located in Cosby, Tennessee, near Cosby Campground and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We are a convenient stop for families visiting the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Cosby, and the surrounding East Tennessee area.
Our farm tours give visitors a chance to experience a working family farm in the Smoky Mountains. Depending on the animals and season, guests may be able to pet animals, feed animals, meet our pigs, sheep, and chickens, explore the farm, and enjoy play equipment for children.
Yes. Smoky Mountain Acres is designed to be a family-friendly farm experience. Children can see farm animals up close, learn about life on a small Appalachian farm, and enjoy our outdoor play equipment. Farm tours are a good activity for families looking for things to do near Cosby and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Yes, when conditions allow. One of the highlights of visiting Smoky Mountain Acres is interacting with our farm animals. Guests may have opportunities to pet and feed pigs, sheep, chickens, and other animals under our supervision.
Yes. We periodically offer pigs for homesteads, breeding, pets, or whole-hog meat purchases, along with sheep, chickens, and farm-fresh chicken eggs. Availability changes throughout the year, so contact Smoky Mountain Acres for current livestock and farm product availability.
Yes. Smoky Mountain Acres raises Kune Kune pigs and may have pigs available for families looking for a farm pet, homestead livestock, breeding animals, or pasture-raised pork. We also periodically offer whole pigs for meat. Contact us for current pigs, piglets, pricing, and availability in Cosby, Tennessee.
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