🐐 Farm Tours Come to Hixson – Pet 50+ Animals and Learn Goat Milking This Fall

Dellview Homestead in Hixson is opening its gates to families and visitors who want to experience hands-on farm life. The agritourism opportunity arrives as fall approaches, offering a chance for area residents to connect with working farm operations and animal care in the Chattanooga metro area.

📍 What to Expect on the Tour

Visitors can interact with more than 50 farm animals and participate in goat milking during guided tours. The experience also includes learning fun farm facts – a mix of education and hands-on engagement designed for families and curious learners. Tours run from 10:30 a.m. to noon and are available by appointment only.

🗓️ Schedule and Booking

Dellview Homestead offers tours on Thursdays, Fridays, and the second Saturday of each month from August through November 2026. Suggested donations are $12 per person or $45 for a family of four or more. To reserve a tour, contact the homestead at DELLVIEWHOMESTEAD@GMAIL.COM or call (423) 314-7585. The farm is located at 220 Jackson Road, Hixson, TN 37343.

💡 Why It Matters for the Community

Farm tours offer families a direct connection to agricultural practices and animal husbandry – experiences that can deepen appreciation for local food systems and rural life. For children and adults alike, hands-on learning at working farms builds understanding of where food comes from and the care required to raise animals responsibly.