Applying Tennessee’s definition of agriculture to land use questions regarding agritourism activities [electronic resource] / Megan Bruch Leffew and Kevin Hensley.

Abstract: Agritourism continues to be a growing industry in Tennessee as farmers add value to their farm resources, entrepreneurs seek business opportunities, and consumers demand local farm products and experiences. The interests of farmers and entrepreneurs who seek to operate these enterprises can be at odds with the interests of neighbors, government zoning or tax assessment officials, and others. Issues typically surround allowable property use, property tax subclassification, county or city zoning ordinances, and nuisance claims by neighbors. Tennessee statutes regarding these issues are applied to both traditional farming operations and agritourism type activities. This document has been reviewed by partners in County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) and Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) for accuracy of laws and statutes referenced and their relevance to Tennessee counties and municipalities. IPS President Herb Byrd also provided assistance in the development of this publication.