Tucked into the rolling hills of the Cumberland Plateau in Rickman, Tennessee, halfway between Nashville and Knoxville, our small family-run farm is a living testament that dreams can take root.We proudly raise AMBA-registered heritage Meishan pigs alongside pastured chickens and turkeys. From our happy laying hens come vibrant, farm-fresh eggs; our micro-bakery yields crusty artisan sourdough breads; and our gardens burst with lush flowering shrubs and organic vegetables.All of this is nurtured using regenerative principles that improve the land. We are guided by a simple belief: healthy soil grows healthy plants, healthy animals, and, ultimately, healthier people. We invite you to visit us and taste the difference that a deep respect for nature can make.

A fresh baked sourdough boule resting on a kitchen counter

Artisan Sourdough

I’m a one-woman micro-bakery coaxing yesterday’s starter into today’s masterpieces. No commercial yeast, no shortcuts, just high protein organic flour, filtered water, sea salt, and time. Every loaf is shaped by hand, fermented long and slow for that open, honeycombed crumb that pulls apart with a whisper and a crust that shatters like glass.Craving fresh baked goods? Join us on Hotplate to see what’s coming out of the oven each week. Your meals deserve this kind of love!

farm fresh eggs

These eggs are sunshine-in-a-shell! Laid just yesterday by our flock of happy hens scratching and sunbathing in their spacious run out back. The girls strut around like they own the place, pecking bugs, persimmons, leafy greens, and organic layer mash, with zero cages and zero stress.You can see and taste the difference. Deep golden yolks that stand tall in the pan, rich enough to make your breakfasts legendary!

A variety of laying hens scratching and pecking in their run
A adult male Meishan pig foraging in his pen

Meishan Pigs

These aren't your factory-farmed bruisers. Meishans are heritage breed royalty and the queens of fertility, dropping litters of 12 to 20 chunky piglets twice a year with zero fuss and a famously gentle temperament that allows kids to bottle-feed 'em without a squeal. They are the ultimate homestead hog that'll turn your farm into a self-sustaining pork paradise.Raised on organic feed without hormones or antibiotics, the meat is deep red and heavily marbled like Waygu beef. It is considered among the finest pork available and sought after by chefs and artisan producers for its unmatched taste and texture. We like to call it the other red meat!Our pure-bred Meishan piglets are weaned at 8 weeks and pasture-raised with daily handling. These friendly, hardy pigs thrive anywhere. Whether you’re building a homestead, starting a niche pork business, or simply want the friendliest, most productive pigs on the planet, Meishans deliver generations of proven performance in an adorable, wrinkly, floppy-eared package.Looking for a new addition to the farm? We've got piglets ready to go today. Swing by the fence line this weekend, or get in touch to claim yours before they're all snapped up by folks who know a great pig when it oinks!

THANKSGIVING TURKEYS

Our broad breasted white turkeys spend their days out on open pasture right here on the Cumberland Plateau, scratching for bugs, grazing on green grass, and sunbathing the way nature intended. No crowding, just wide-open ground, fresh air, and plenty of room to be turkeys.Birds that forage and move all day develop deeply flavorful, succulent meat with a richness you simply can't find shrink-wrapped at the grocery store. That pasture is what you taste on the plate. One bite and you'll understand why it's worth every penny. This is the showstopper your guests will remember.We raise only a limited number of Thanksgiving turkeys each year, and they go fast. Reserve your local, farm-fresh bird today so all that's left is the sides, and give your family something to gobble about this holiday!

Turkeys scratching and pecking in their run
Hens

Highland Mountain Farm 1738 Highland Mountain Road, Rickman, TN 38580

Cookeville: 19mi | Crossville: 32mi | Hartsville: 73mi | Oak Ridge: 82mi