LEEF PEEPING IN TENNESSEE: FALL AT SOUTHALL FARM & INN
There is a point each fall when the landscape at Southall begins to change. Greens give way to gold, amber and deep red, temperatures cool and time outside becomes one of the best parts of a stay.
Set across 400+ acres in Franklin, Tennessee, Southall Farm & Inn offers plenty of ways to experience fall foliage near Nashville, whether you prefer a quiet walk through the property, a morning on the trails or a view of the changing landscape from above.
Leaf Peeping Just Outside Nashville
You do not have to travel far from Nashville to find fall color.
Southall sits among the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, approximately 30 minutes from downtown Nashville. Throughout autumn, the farm, forest and trails become a natural setting for leaf peeping, giving guests the opportunity to experience the season without leaving the resort.
Start with a coffee and a walk around the property, take the longer route through the trails or simply find a favorite spot and stay awhile. Fall at Southall is best experienced outside.
Take to the Trails
Walking is one of the simplest ways to explore Southall in the fall.
Miles of trails wind through the property, offering changing perspectives of the farm and surrounding landscape. Each route brings its own view of the season, from colorful tree canopies overhead to fallen leaves underfoot.
Guests looking to explore farther can also experience the property by bike, while guided hikes offer another way to learn more about the landscape and what is growing around us.
See Fall From Above
For an entirely different perspective, head into the trees.
Southall's Zip Line & Adventure Course combines 15 obstacles with four zip lines, reaching heights of up to 40 feet. In autumn, the experience becomes an unexpected way to take in the changing landscape, moving through and above the trees rather than simply admiring them from the ground.
It is leaf peeping with a little more adventure.
Make a Day of Fall at Southall
Leaf peeping does not have to be the day's only plan.
Spend the morning outside before settling in for lunch at Sojourner. Book time at The Spa at Southall after a long walk. Explore seasonal culinary programming in The Jammery, or end the evening over dinner at January, where the season is reflected through ingredients grown at Southall and sourced from trusted producers.
As the days become shorter and the air turns cooler, the rhythm of the resort changes with them.
When Is the Best Time to See Fall Colors in Tennessee?
Fall foliage in Middle Tennessee typically develops throughout October and into early November, though the timing and intensity of color vary each year with weather and growing conditions.
Rather than promising a specific “peak” weekend, Southall offers something that changes throughout the season. Early fall brings the first hints of color, followed by richer autumn tones as the season progresses.
For travelers searching for fall foliage near Nashville, leaf peeping in Tennessee or a fall getaway in Franklin, Southall offers the chance to make the landscape part of the stay.
Explore fall at Southall Farm & Inn and discover the season from the trails, among the trees and even from above.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Jammery is Southall's dedicated preservation kitchen in Franklin, Tennessee. Fruits, vegetables, berries, and other ingredients harvested from Southall's farm are preserved through techniques including canning, pickling, fermentation, dehydration, freezing, curing, and jam and jelly making.
The Jammery helps Southall make use of seasonal abundance by preserving excess farm harvests at peak freshness. Preservation extends the usable life of ingredients, reduces food waste, and allows farm-grown products to be used throughout Southall's restaurants, beverage programs, events, retail offerings, and other guest experiences.
Products vary with the harvest and include jams, jellies, pickles, fermented hot sauce, salsa, tomato jam, apple butter, applesauce, cider, cider vinegar, relishes, preserves, spreads, and other seasonal products.
Jammery products and preserved ingredients are used throughout Southall, including January, Sojourner, Dottie's, private events, and other culinary and guest experiences. Select products are also available to take home from the Farmstand and Emma's Boutique.