Lone Oaks Farm is owned by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and administered by UT Extension. It is a world-class venue for education, business retreats, special events, and family travel.
The Story of Lone Oaks Farm
Lone Oaks Farm is a place like no other. Located near Memphis and Jackson, in Middleton, TN, and encompassing 1,200 acres with a diverse mixture of pasture, woodlands, trails, and sixteen lakes, it epitomizes Tennessee’s natural beauty. This, in conjunction with its residences and many other buildings and event spaces that represent world-class architectural design and construction, along with the largest collection of antique American hand tools in the country, makes Lone Oaks Farm an impressive property indeed. This destination is not only a showplace, but a working cattle farm – a place where hay and livestock are produced and fruit, vegetables, and row crops are grown in an experiential educational setting.
The University of Tennessee became aware of Lone Oaks Farm when UT Extension, a unit within the UT Institute of Agriculture, was looking for a site to create a new 4-H Center in West Tennessee. During its explorations, UT realized it had the opportunity to create something at Lone Oaks Farm — a premier 4-H Center but also much more — a place where education, agriculture, conservation, hospitality, tourism, and community development all come together.
Lone Oaks Farm will become the national model for connecting youth and adults to the land and using the outdoors to encourage a deep appreciation for the land, conservation, and agriculture. Lone Oaks Farm will help drive economic development in the region by offering a world-class venue for education, leisure travel, special events, and business retreats.
