The Holt Farm
So God made a farmer ...
In the early 1970's, TVA chose some land for what would become Watts Bar Nuclear Facility. That was the same land my parents and grandparents farmed along the banks of the Tennessee River. Fast forward a couple of years and the entire Holt Family winds up in the Sweetwater Valley and on this piece of land we still farm. Now in a 3rd and 4th generation the farm is home to West Hills Dairy, Grain Bin Commodities, and both the Holt and Second Mile Farm. Collectively, we are the Holt Farm... Carrying on what Calvin and Linda started here in 1974, with a goal to be a farm for generations to come.
Sharing the Farm with our Neighbors
Since the early days, the farm has been a gathering place for all kinds of occasions, from church gatherings and East Tennessee Retriever Club trials to civic clubs, dove hunts, and more. In 2019, we added a little sweetness to the mix with our bakery, inviting the public to stop by, enjoy a treat, and relax on the porch. In 2021, the Red Barn opened as an event center, followed by the addition of Barn Cottages and Harvest Hosts campsites in 2022.
When October arrives, the farm comes alive with Fall on the Farm, an extension of our agritourism offerings. Visitors can wander through the corn maze, enjoy hayrides to the pumpkin patch, and play old-fashioned games while soaking in the beauty and charm of the farm.
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When you pray a prayer and you say "God, do with it what you will", be prepared!
That's what Craig and I said on that October day in 2017...
We started this as a way for me to contribute as I stayed home to help with my aging parents. You see my mother, Linda, is the best cook I know! She has fixed food for farm hands and family about every day of her adult life. Cakes and cookies were always an after school staple for my brothers and I. My Mam-maw Brannon always fixed a pie or dessert if anyone in the family was sick and delivered it warm to their door. Craig’s grandmother Grace always had peanut butter cookies and his Aunt Betty delivers a cake to every family function. I guess you could say, we like baking around here! I’m not a cake decorator, I can do a little of that, but there are plenty of decorators out there. We'll gladly give you a recommendation. I bake the cakes your mom, grandmother, or aunts made. Let’s not lose those old fashion recipes or the memories we have of those loved ones that made them.
In 2018, Craig said I was taking over the house. We had turned our spare bedrooms into a pantry and a packaging room. I was calling on mom and family for more help and we were growing. After much prayer and searching, we decided to build on the farm. Mom was loving it and I knew she couldn't be away from dad. Craig said we had an amazing spot, so in July 2019 we broke ground. In December we once again dedicated our little bakery to God's will and off we went.
Remember to be prepared! March 2020 - Covid Hits
Covid rocked the world in so many ways. For us, we adapted our menu, added meals, adding staff, added an outdoor seating area, added a grain bin gazebo for covered seating, had a barn sale due to all the festivals canceling, and we cleaned a lot.
We found ourselves building in the chaos, the barn into a venue and store, an additional kitchen and restroom for the bakery, as well as a Tractor Shed, a space for other small businesses to come sell. We also lost some friends, grieved with their families, and realized how precious our time is. That just made us want to make Grain Bin more enjoyable for our guests, our Grain Bin Family!
We are Farm Fresh. Some days the air may seem more fresh than others but we strive to make something you will love. I would be glad to stir up a memory for you with an apple stack cake, carrot cake, or plantation cake. Check out the Menu page to see some of what all we offer. We always love a challenge too! Send us a recipe and we’ll whip up a batch or cake for you. We’ll take your ingredients, add a bit of love, and deliver something tasty!
Callie Brackett
Deuteronomy 24:19
