Still Hollow Farm, located at 3005 W. Allens Bridge Road, is a working family farm that goes back five generations, and owners Jay and Ann Birdwell have opened the farm to tourism.

"It was an important step taken to ensure the farm continued to be operational and would stay in the family for the next generation," Ann Birdwell said.

A recent addition to the farm is a pavilion which can be used for workshops, reunions, parties and weddings.

The Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program provided the grant that funded the pavilion. The program helps farmers in many projects, including agritourism.

Children's birthday parties are popular at the farm. Young children can ride the farm's John Deere Gator Train. They can also pet and help feed the farm's Katahdin Hair sheep, which do not require shearing.

"It's a place to relax," Ann Birdwell said. "But we don't want to be a park. We want to teach."

Besides offering scenic places to picnic along the Nolichucky River, the farm showcases its history dating back to the 18th century. It is also a place for workshops.

The farm is part of the Tennessee Quilt Trail.

Another interesting touch is that the log barn and smoke house date from the early 19th century and are still in use today.

This month, Still Hollow Farm is hosting multiple Long Pine Needle workshops.

In July, it will have an Iris Paper Folding Technique workshop.

Still Hollow Farm sells its own sweet corn, flowers, okra, pole beans, squash, pumpkins and watermelons.

Each September, freshwater prawns are harvested.

To sign up for a workshop or schedule an event at Still Hollow Farm, contact Jay and Ann Birdwell at 638-3967. You can also visit the Web site www.stillhollowfarm.com.