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Hatcher Family Dairy
Location: Arrington
Made world famous by The Hatcher Family Dairy television series on Disney Plus, the Hatcher Family’s delicious milk—particularly their chocolate milk—has been beloved here in Tennessee for decades. Believe it or not, six generations of Hatchers have operated the dairy farm in nearby College Grove since 1831! In 2007, the Hatchers decided to build their own creamery and bottling plant on the farm and start bottling their own milk. Today, you can buy that milk at their dairy store or in one of 80 shops and restaurants across the region.
Visit the store on the Hatcher Family Farm for milk, ice cream, eggs, butter, meat, or coffee drinks, or bring your own food and enjoy a meal at the farm’s picnic area. You can even opt for a longer stay by renting one of the farm’s two beautiful Airbnb rental properties for a restful few nights.
Take a peek at how the milk is made! In 2024, the dairy installed Middle Tennessee’s first robotic milkers, which you can view through a viewing area that features detailed information about the process. Then, take a walk through the “milk museum,” detailing the history of the Hatcher family and the College Grove area. Bring the kids to visit the loft area in the barn, where they can go through a play process of pretending to milk a cow, bottle the milk, and sell it at the farmers market. On your way up the stairs, you’ll get another view of the cows lining up to be milked by the electronic milkers.
Please note, Hatcher Family Dairy is a working farm and offers tours on select dates throughout the year. For the most up-to-date availability, please visit their website.
Farm Store
Our store also features a variety of other local goods, creating a true farm-to-table experience. In addition to our fresh milk, we sell farm-fresh eggs, natural beef, and homemade ice cream—all produced with the care and dedication that has been passed down through generations.
We invite you to visit our farm and taste the difference that over 150 years of farming make!
Tour Experience
Come experience the rich history and innovation of Hatcher Family Dairy, a six-generation farm located in the heart of College Grove, Tennessee. For over 75 years, we’ve been milking cows in our traditional milk barn, and in 2024, we embraced the future with the installation of a cutting-edge Lely robotic milking system.
Our tour gives visitors a unique glimpse into both our past and our future. Here’s what you’ll experience:
- Creamery: See how we transform our milk into premium, locally-made dairy products.
- Milk Barn Museum: Explore the history of Hatcher Family Dairy, including the evolution of dairy farming over the generations. Our museum also showcases the history of College Grove and features a variety of vintage milk products for guests to view.
- Robot Viewing Room: Witness the modern marvel of our Lely robotic milking system in action, and learn how it enhances the care of our cows and the efficiency of our milking process.
- Barn Play Loft: A fun, interactive play area for kids to enjoy while you view our robots and herd from the loft!
Please note, we are a working farm and offer tours on select dates throughout the year. For the most up-to-date availability, please visit our website.
We look forward to welcoming you to Hatcher Family Dairy and sharing our story with you!
Dr. Hatcher’s Cabin Airbnb
Dr. Hatcher’s Cabin, moved to the farm in 1928 by Dr. George A. Hatcher, offers a cozy getaway nestled on a charming working dairy farm. With two bedrooms, it sleeps up to six guests, allowing you to experience a unique blend of history and peaceful surroundings for a memorable retreat.
The Milker’s House Airbnb
The Milker’s House is a historic farmhouse located on a working dairy farm. Originally built in 1900 for the “Milker” who tended to the Hatcher Family’s cows, this home has been recently renovated for modern comfort. Come stay with us for a slower pace of life and plenty of space for the whole family.
Address
6545 Arno Road
College Grove, TN 37046
Phone
(615) 368-3405
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