Tennessee Cider Company

Tennessee Cider Company

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg's original cidery — the first hard cider producer to set up in the Smoky Mountains, making more than a dozen flavors right on the Parkway.

Free samples daily, a guided tasting for a small fee, and a stop that takes about as long as you want it to — a quick sampler mid-stroll or a longer afternoon as part of the Gatlinburg Wine Trail. The team pouring is the thing guests mention most.

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The ciders

More than a dozen varieties, all built on a crisp apple base and layered with natural fruit flavors that lean fresh and approachable rather than dry or funky.

• Golden Apple — crisp, balanced, and fruit-forward, with a smooth Golden Delicious character. The most consistently recommended
• Strawberry — bold and fresh with a clean finish; people describe it as strawberry straight off the vine
• Peach — tree-ripened flavor, light in color and bold in taste
• Blueberry — berry forward with notes of apple and spice
• Watermelon — candied sweet with bright fresh watermelon character
• Pineapple — tropical against the crisp apple base; the lighter option
• Hibiscus — floral and slightly tart, and the one that surprises people most
• Hard Tea — a popular seasonal option for something different

Seasonal and rotating flavors run through the year. Current lineup at tncidercompany.com.

Beyond the cider

Cider slushies — available in store and especially popular in warmer months. Slush mixes are sold for making at home.

Mulled cider — warm and spiced, in the cooler months, with mulling spices available to take with you.

Sister brands — the cidery is part of a family of local producers, and bottles from the related wine labels can be shopped together through a single cart at tncidercompany.com.

Tastings

The Gatlinburg Wine Trail

Tennessee Cider Company is one of five stops on the Gatlinburg Wine Trail — a self-guided tasting route through locally owned wineries and the cidery across Gatlinburg and the surrounding area. A combined pass covers all five and includes a gift for anyone who completes the trail.

It's one of the better afternoon activities in town for anyone who likes local drinks with a story attached. Pick up the passport here and work the loop. Details at gatlinburgwinetrail.com.

The club and online shop

The Club — quarterly shipments of selected ciders and wines, with options to customize. A good fit if you find something you like and want it to keep arriving after you get home.

Shipping — available to eligible states, with a loyalty rewards program also offered. Shop at tncidercompany.com.

Hours and locations

Call ahead for holiday hours, and confirm current times at tncidercompany.com before a late visit.

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Tips for visiting

• Start with the Golden Apple or Strawberry. Both are reliable benchmarks for the house style before you branch out
• Then try the Hibiscus. It shows up in guest reviews more than almost anything else on the menu, and it isn't what people expect
• Do the guided tasting. Free samples are fine, but the full flight plus a slushie or mulled cider is a considerably better version of the visit
• Build the Wine Trail into your afternoon. Five stops turns a tasting into a whole activity, and the passport starts here
• Ask questions. Guests name specific staff members in reviews, which tells you something. Arrive curious
• Take something home. Bottles, slush mixes, and mulling spices all travel well and make better souvenirs than most of what's on the Parkway

Nearby

611 Parkway puts the cidery in the middle of downtown. See our things to do guide for more.

• Alibi Speakeasy — a hidden prohibition-era cocktail lounge; the natural evening follow-on to an afternoon of tastings
• Anakeesta — mountaintop gondola and adventure park; a morning up there pairs well with an afternoon down here
• No Way Jose's Cantina — riverside Mexican, a solid dinner after the trail
• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — easy to combine with a Parkway afternoon
• Downtown Gatlinburg — the full dining and attraction guide for the Parkway
• Moonshine and wine tastings — several more within walking distance, and the rest of the Wine Trail

Frequently asked questions

Is this really Gatlinburg's first cidery?

Yes — Tennessee Cider Company was the first hard cider producer to establish in the Smoky Mountains.

Are free samples available?

Yes, daily, with no reservation needed. A guided VIP tasting covering the full lineup is also available for a small fee.

What is the Gatlinburg Wine Trail?

A self-guided tasting route through five locally owned wineries and the cidery. A combined pass covers all stops and includes a gift for completing the trail. Details at gatlinburgwinetrail.com.

Can I have cider shipped home?

Yes, to eligible states. Order at tncidercompany.com.

What is The Club?

A membership offering quarterly shipments of selected ciders and wines, with the option to customize what arrives.

Is there a Sevierville location?

Yes, at 1645 Parkway, Suite 950. Hours differ from Gatlinburg — check before you go.

Is it family-friendly?

It's a tasting room, so the ciders are for adults — but the shop side is open to everyone and the cider slushies are a genuine draw for kids in summer. Worth a quick stop even with children along.

How long does a visit take?

Fifteen minutes for a few samples, closer to an hour if you do the full guided tasting and browse the shop.