Farming in Fentress County, Tennessee

Broader context

Without reviewed regional crop guidance for Tennessee, the most reliable next step is the state's Extension service, which publishes crop, forage and livestock information for its own regions and can tell you what is commonly grown in Fentress County. The links below cover the essentials for any county.

• USDA NASS Quick Stats for crops historically produced in the county (statistics, not a suitability test)
• USDA plant hardiness map for winter cold limits on perennials (not annual crops)
• NRCS Web Soil Survey for mapped soils (a map is not a soil test)
• Crop and enterprise guides for what each enterprise needs from the land

Local help for Fentress County

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Tennessee resources

• UT Extension (University of Tennessee Extension)Tennessee

  Tennessee's land-grant Extension service, with county offices and an Agriculture and Natural Resources program.

  Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Tennessee), with an office in every countyFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• UT Soil, Plant and Pest CenterTennessee

  The University of Tennessee's lab for soil testing, forage analysis and plant and pest diagnostics. A farmer can use it for field soil tests and hay or pasture forage quality.

  Tests listed by the lab: soil nutrient test, organic matter, soluble salts, soil texture, pre-sidedress corn nitrate, heavy metals, plant tissue nutrient analysis, forage analysis

  Submitting samples: Samples can be submitted through the lab's online customer portal or on a paper submission sheet, and sent or dropped off at the center.

  Sampling and submission instructions · Current fees

  Soil and plant testing labsServes: Tennessee (homeowners, producers, businesses and land managers)Office: Nashville, TNVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

  National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

  Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

  List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

• USDA Service CentersNationwide

  Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

  USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Farm and ranch listings in Fentress County

4 participating MyStateMLS listings (active, for sale). Each listing's own details decide what it can support; the guidance above does not.

For sale

Save 536 Teepee Ln, Jamestown, TN 38556

$240,000

13 acresNo home reported

$18,590 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Equestrian property

• Barn
• Stable or stalls
• Creek or spring

536 Teepee LnJamestown, TN 38556

Listing courtesy of MITCHELL REAL ESTATE, LLC · MyStateMLS #11991431

For saleReduced $400

Save 1463 Nichol Creek Dr, Jamestown, TN 38556

$549,500

6.53 acres2 beds

$84,150 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Horse property

• Pasture
• Barn
• Stable or stalls

1463 Nichol Creek DrJamestown, TN 38556

Listing courtesy of MITCHELL REAL ESTATE, LLC · MyStateMLS #11955992

For sale

Save 1250 Darrow Ridge Rd, Jamestown, TN 38556

$289,900

2 acres3 beds

$144,950 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Horse property

• Pasture
• Barn
• Stable or stalls

1250 Darrow Ridge RdJamestown, TN 38556

Listing courtesy of MITCHELL REAL ESTATE, LLC · MyStateMLS #11906596

For sale

Save 0 Ridge Top Dr, Jamestown, TN 38556

$69,900

5.61 acresNo home reported

$12,460 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)

Equestrian property

• Stable or stalls
• Creek or spring

0 Ridge Top DrJamestown, TN 38556

Listing courtesy of MITCHELL REAL ESTATE, LLC · MyStateMLS #11655632

See all 4 listings in Fentress County