Sip TN

Sip TN Foothills Wine Festival is a grand tasting event held annually on April 25, 2026, at Pellissippi State Community College Blount Campus in Friendsville, Tennessee — one of several regional editions organized by the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance to spotlight wines made entirely within the state. The Friendsville venue sits at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains foothills, giving this edition a distinct character within the Sip TN series.

Unlike editions staged in urban markets, Sip TN Foothills Wine Festival pairs Tennessee-produced wine, mead, and cider with local food vendors and artisan makers in a setting that reflects the agricultural roots of the state's wine industry. Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance produces the event exclusively with in-state producers, meaning every pour comes from a Tennessee winery — no out-of-state labels fill the table. The addition of mead and cider alongside wine reflects the breadth of Tennessee's small-farm fermentation culture.

The festival takes place on a single day, April 25, 2026, at 2731 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Friendsville, TN 37737. Ticket pricing had not been announced at the time of publication — check the official site at siptn.com for GA, VIP, and designated driver options as details are released. Visitors planning to attend should confirm logistics directly with the organizer, as venue-specific details including hours and parking are subject to update.

Tennessee Wine Country spans a range of elevations and climates, and the foothills region near Blount County supports grape growing conditions that differ from the state's western and central areas. Attendees at this edition get a geographically specific look at what East Tennessee producers are making, grounded in the local land and farming traditions the Tennessee Farm Winegrowers Alliance was formed to support.