Smoky Mountain Farm

Smoky Mountain Farm is a Shorthorn cattle breeder in Knoxville, TN, in the Great Smoky Mountains region. Walt Dickson has raised Shorthorn cattle for over a decade, maintaining associations with national and state breeder registries and adhering to established health protocols. Each animal lives in spacious pastures and benefits from routine hoof and dental care, and calves are gently introduced to handling at a young age so they stay calm around people. Visitors often note how comfortable the herd appears during seasonal rotations between grassy meadows and forested paddocks.

As a fifth-generation farm operation, Smoky Mountain Farm blends traditional livestock husbandry with modern feeding practices that prioritize local forage. Their focus on balanced nutrition supports steady growth and natural instincts without reliance on growth enhancers or routine antibiotics. At this farm, enthusiasm for quiet herds and long-term animal welfare guides every choice from breeding selections to daily fence checks.