Tennessee · Berries & small fruit

Cherry season in Tennessee

Cherries struggle in Tennessee heat and humidity — market fruit comes from Michigan and the Northwest.

Where cherries really grow

The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the cherry harvest, in the order the peak arrives:

See the whole national sweep — or what Tennessee does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are cherries grown commercially in Tennessee?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Cherries struggle in Tennessee heat and humidity — market fruit comes from Michigan and the Northwest.

Where do the cherries in Tennessee stores come from?

Cherries struggle in Tennessee heat and humidity — market fruit comes from Michigan and the Northwest. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Tennessee markets instead?

Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Tennessee calendar always has something honest on the board.